Browsing entries tagged with Flights
4 Apr 2013
EasyJet is expected to announce a reduction its losses over the winter thanks to the growing popularity of ski holidays this season. Winter is traditionally a time when the budget airline makes a loss,…
21 Dec 2012
Because it is the only major airline that now offers free ski carriage Swiss remains one of the most competitive airlines for skiers this winter. And a new car parking deal makes Swiss flights from London…
17 Dec 2012
With only one mainstream airline offering free ski carriage this winter, more and more skiers and snowboarders are thinking about hiring equipment in resort this year. The winter sports equipment retailer…
16 Nov 2012
Ski resorts in Colorado are subsidising flights from major cities across the US in order to boost the numbers of skiers visiting the area this season. According to the Denver Post, resorts including Steamboat,…
4 Nov 2012
Swiss has long been distinguished from rival airlines flying to the Alps by its free ski carriage policy, but now others are competing. Monarch airlines is offering free ski carriage on new routes introduced…
26 Mar 2012
Easyjet has today celebrated the launch of its new UK base at London Southend Airport – the first new airport in the south east for decades. And included in the new European flights from Southend will…
7 Nov 2011
In an update to our earlier news, Helvetic has now announced skis will fly for free all winter. The offer applies to one pair of ski boots and a pair of skis+poles or a snowboard. Advance notice…
9 Sep 2011
Swiss airline SkyWork has announced a new UK-Switzerland route for winter 2011/12, which will reduce transfer time to the resort of Adelboden and its neighbours – making them a bit more attractive…
17 Jun 2011
The Catalan government has announced that UK tour operator Neilson, in conjunction with Thomas Cook charter flights, will use the Spanish regional airport Lleida-Alguaire to access the Pyrenees next winter.…
19 May 2011
Tour operator Inghams will not be offering charter flights into Calgary for skiers headed to Banff and Lake Louise for the 2011/2012 season. Instead the company will switch to scheduled airlines for…
10 May 2011
Low cost carrier BMI baby has announced increased winter flights from its East Midlands and Birmingham airport hubs for 2011/12. The main addition is two new routes from East Midlands, to Toulouse…
7 Apr 2011
Fed up with this season’s heat and want to look ahead to next winter? Well, some 2012 flights are going on sale now. The latest of these is from Easyjet. It’s a particularly good time to seal…
7 Mar 2011
Snowjet has launched its winter 2011/12 flights earlier than usual, with savings for early bookers and increased frequency on routes. With a choice of flights to Chambery or to Sion, next winter’s…
19 Jan 2011
... And you get free carriage on skis and boards. Air Berlin has announced lower lead-in fares on its London Stansted to Salzburg route from February. The new lead-in fares start at £26 one way, not a…
11 Nov 2010
Swiss airline Baboo will not be operating flights from Oxford or London City to Geneva this winter. The airline did not find the level of interest in the routes to sustain operations. And reviewing plans…
9 Nov 2010
Skiers and boarders visiting Bulgaria now have a wider choice of flights, with the launch of a new Stansted to Plovdiv route for 2010/11. During the summer, Ryanair announced plans to operate twice-weekly…
13 Sep 2010
Fly the family to Geneva with Baboo this winter and the kids will cost only the tax rate. The family special applies to all Baboo flights, which for UK users is mainly from London City airport, and is…
18 Aug 2010
Less than a month after Frontier Airlines announced plans to pull out of routes to Aspen, the airline has said that its flights from Denver to the resort will continue for the coming winter season. So,…
16 Aug 2010
German budget airline Air Berlin has just launched new flights to Salzburg from London Stansted for 2010/11 – and in addition to the new flights, will carry ski equipment free of charge. [Yippee!]…
7 Aug 2010
Ryanair will be operating its first flights to Bulgaria this winter, with the introduction of a route to Plovdiv. The airline has just announced that a twice-weekly service from London Stansted to Plovdiv…
30 Jul 2010
According to local reports, Aspen’s local airport will be served by just one airline this winter. News that Frontier (Republic) and Delta airlines are pulling out of routes to the resort, means that…
5 May 2010
Snowjet is increasing the frequency of its flights to and from Sion airport in Switzerland. The Stansted-Sion flights, which have just completed their first winter season, will run three times per week…
21 Apr 2010
Airlines have been given the all-clear to resume flights into and out of the UK following the shutdown because of volcanic ash. But it will take some time to ease the chaos, as planes and crew are repositioned…
17 Apr 2010
Last week’s eruption of a volcano in Iceland is causing further misery for UK travellers, as flights in and out of the country continue to be grounded. There is little sign of that ban being completely…
14 Apr 2010
Travellers using Jet2.com to fly to the Alps will have a choice of two new routes next winter. Low cost airline Jet2.com is increasing winter choice from its Manchester hub by introducing flights to Salzburg…
17 Mar 2010
Earlier than ever? Well, if you want to plan ahead then several airlines have released their winter 2010/11 flights for sale. Jet2.com has announced that flights to its three main hubs, Geneva, Chambery…
15 Mar 2010
Members of the British Airways cabin crew have voted to strike on two weekends in March: 20-22 and 27-30. As promised, there will be no strikes over the Easter period, but should no agreement have been…
17 Dec 2009
If you are still looking for a flight to the Alps over Christmas or New Year, Crystal Ski has spare seats on their charters. Prices start at £79 return, including taxes and 20kg luggage allowance. You’ll…
15 Dec 2009
The planned strike by British Airways staff has been declared illegal, and cannot now go ahead. According to the BBC, High Court judges agreed with BA’s cabin crew union that members had not been…
8 Dec 2009
We’ve been ranting about the ridiculous costs that some airlines now impose to carry winter sports equipment – and where they don’t, about the baggage allowances and other excess charges. And the…
2 Dec 2009
Slovak airline, Danube Wings, has launched new direct flights between the UK and the city of Poprad – close to the High and Low Tatra mountains. In a move to fill the gap left by the demise of Sky Europe,…
28 Nov 2009
The lucky winner of the latest competition from Jet2.com will receive three months’ worth of ski flights. The Golden Ticket competition begins at midday on 1 December. And you’ll have the chance to…
27 Nov 2009
Switzerland’s national airline has added six more daily services to Geneva. The new flights will begin 10 January 2010, operating out of London Heathrow. SWISS International already offers daily flights…
24 Nov 2009
Snowjet is expanding its choice of winter flights, with a new route from Gatwick to Geneva. The Geneva flights will run on Saturdays from 19 December to 10 April, with fares starting at £29 one-way. Ski…
20 Nov 2009
Free next Thursday evening - 26 November? Erna Low is inviting you to a party at Oxford Airport… What’s that got to do with skiing, I hear you ask? Well, the Swiss Airline Baboo has recently…
26 Oct 2009
Some good news for those flying to the Alps this winter … Jet2.com has announced free ski carriage on all their flights for the coming season, until the end of March 2010. Skiers and boarders will be…
18 Sep 2009
By popular demand ... Swiss International Airlines has announced that it will continue to operate flights between Manchester and Geneva this winter. This is good news for skiers and boarders in North-West…
9 Sep 2009
From 01 October, taking a pair of skis or a snowboard on a Ryanair flight will now cost a whopping £100 return at the airport or £80 if booked online ... and the minimum charge for hold luggage is to…
5 Aug 2009
Is there no end? Skiers and boarders are facing even higher costs when it comes to flying to the snow…British Airways is the latest airline to alter its baggage rules, effectively meaning no…
13 Jul 2009
Ski flight specialist, Snowjet, has just announced a new route to Sion, Switzerland from next winter.The company, part of the Satellite Travel group, will operate weekly flights to Sion from London Stansted…
25 Jun 2009
In the usual shake-up of low cost flights to various winter destinations, Flybe has announced new routes from Norwich to Geneva for next season.The new weekly service is expected to begin on 19 December…
22 May 2009
BA has announced plans to run a new service to Innsbruck next winter.The flights will operate five times a week from Gatwick, starting on 5 December 2009. This is welcome news for the airport, and for…
9 May 2009
So, as one season ends what do you do? Getting planning the next. And several airlines have jumped in early to put their winter 2009/10 flights on sale.Two no-frills carriers, easyJet and Flybe have…
6 Apr 2009
Low cost airline bmibaby is to operate flights to Grenoble from Manchester next winter.The new weekly flights will start in October and are expected to be popular - the French airport has seen a steady…
24 Sep 2008
Think you know your ski resorts? Just a few correct clicks of your mouse and you could be winning a trip for four to the mountains this winter.Jet2.com has launched a web-based game to win a holiday…
8 Aug 2008
If you were disappointed to read that low-cost flights to Salzburg were being affected as a result of the rising fuel prices - with early travel dates put back by a month to late December - the latest…
2 Jan 2007
British tour operator First Choice has launched weekly flights between Ljubljana and London Gatwick for the 2006/07 winter season.The company is offering the new service with a view to promoting Kranjska…
2 Nov 2005
New flights this season - plus direct public coach transfers - will simplify travel to the traditional British favourites of Grindelwald, Wengen and Murren.Darwin Airline is now operating two flights from…
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