J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by snowb4ndit

Copied from Thompson T&C's:


"Carriage of skis/snowboards and boots by air: With a growing number of skiers and snowboarders taking their own equipment on holiday, charter airlines are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the extra weight and handling of these items. This has increased the risk of luggage being off-loaded from aircraft. In common with all other major winter sports operators, we have therefore introduced a system to improve the reliability of ski/snowboard carriage, at a cost of £30 per pair of skis/snowboard carried (max one set off skis/board per £30 charge made).The ski & snowboard bag must contain the pair of skis or snowboard only.

If you wish to have skis or snowboards added to your booking, these must be registered at the time of booking and if they should fail to arrive on your flight, the charge will be refunded and skis forwarded to you in resort free of charge. We will also provide superior skis for your use until your skis arrive. If you do not pre-book your skis/board carriage, there is no guarantee that they will be carried, but if accepted, a minimum £40charge will be levied at the check-in desk by an appointed rep. This charge does not apply to scheduled airlines, unless operating as a charter, where ski equipment may be included in the total baggage allowance and additional charges may be levied if this is exceeded. Please note ski/snowboard boots contribute to the overall luggage allowance."


It says exactly the same in the Crystal T&C's and doesn't mention weight. Just one set of skis. I've never had anyone at checkin ask to look in my ski bag and have got away with two pairs on several occasions.

I hav had my ski bag checked by security, but they are not in the slightest bit bothered about how many skis there are, they have a different agenda.

I did mean goggles.

I don't have a helmet, I've just been advised so many times now on what I have to do if and when I buy one and I can't help passing on the advice! :lol:

Ian Wickham wrote:I agree with bandit I would say all ski shops that I have come across all hire helmets, but I would not fancy putting my head where many heads have been before. :shock:

:lol: :lol: :lol: Are you worried about head lice Ian?

What Jim says and you need to take your goggles with you. :-)

Ian Wickham wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:

tino_11 wrote:Bonjela

Non of my sons are coming...Even if they were, they stopped teething about 20 years ago. :lol:

No use to you I'm guessing due to lack of teeth :lol:

You cheeky g*t! You keep forgetting that I'm much younger than you, so I still have all my teeth......................and hair! :lol: :wink:

tino_11 wrote:Bonjela

Non of my sons are coming...Even if they were, they stopped teething about 20 years ago. :lol:

:shock: This was supposed to be my 'shopping' thread!!!

If you want to discuss ski servicing/detuning/waxing etc There are dedicated forums for those kind of geeky conversations...Off you go. :roll: :wink: :lol:

Now where were we...Oh yes, rice pudding!

I was actually wondering myself the other day where pabs was...Then I read this thread and to find out that he's back before I can ask where he is.

I'm glad I don't have to ask now...Nice to hear from yopu Pabs! :D