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Travelling with skis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:11:36 GMT

I was wondering how it is to travel with skis on a plane... does it cost extra? Does it count as a luggage? It just seems like such a hassle, and ski shoes are also so heavy.

Travelling with skis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:15:19 GMT

laila wrote:
I was wondering how it is to travel with skis on a plane... does it cost extra? Does it count as a luggage? It just seems like such a hassle, and ski shoes are also so heavy.

You pay an extra carriage charge for skis which includes your'e boots, it's part and parcel of a ski holiday, cost wise it is cheaper to take your'e own then to hire a similar quality product 8)

Re:Travelling with skis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:19:17 GMT

Laila
Can't get away with it these days as all of the airlines charge for ski carriage, nominally around GBP20. On the positive side when you get to resort you are good to go.

Finn

Re:Travelling with skis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:24:34 GMT

I think Swiss Air are still carrying Skis for free, if that helps.

There is not usually too much hassle taking your own. As long as you can get the Skis (properly packed of course) to the airport easily, then they are usually just booked in at check-in and often left in a special drop zone. Then you simply collect them on arrival at the destination airport and load them up on your transfer vehicle. They will be expecting people to bring their own Skis, so will have suitable areas for the the transfer.

Re:Travelling with skis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:54:43 GMT

If you have your own comfy boots, it's always worth taking them, surely you can get them in hold baggage. For all the hassle of carrying your own ski's, the cost, checking them in at the outsize counter at departure airport, picking them up at the destination airport, along with all the other passengers who want to take their own, it's really worth considering hiring in resort and there are usually discounts to be had. Also, dependant on the standard of ski's you hire, don't forget that you will probably be able to change ski's if you fancy it. All Austrian hire shops I've ever used have been really accommodating, and of course you won't have servicing costs, or the worry of ruining your own ski's if the slope is a bit bare. Last Xmas I hired VIP standard ski's for around GBP70. Euro rate was good, (bad, dependant on your point of view) and I hired in UK online. I swapped them twice and the second pair were brand new.

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Travelling with skis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:05:56 GMT

laila wrote:
I was wondering how it is to travel with skis on a plane... does it cost extra? Does it count as a luggage? It just seems like such a hassle, and ski shoes are also so heavy.

Depends who you fly with. Swiss are the only major carrier who dont charge. Tour Op holidays may charge you but the airline you fly with probably wont.... Ryanair and Easyjet do charge.

You are normally allowed a luggage allowance and then a ski carriage price based on certain restrictions, which may be size, number of skis or weight. Be careful as some airlines will take the opportunity to fleece you for more money if you exceed their restrictions.

If you have your own, take them with you and enjoy. Otherwise, whats the point?
Pack your boots in your suitcase too.

Re:Travelling with skis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:08:24 GMT

Trans-Atlantic is still (mostly) two 50lb checked bags. Skis would count as one of those bags. One less cost for a N America trip.

Trencher

Re:Travelling with skis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:23:22 GMT

Go by train. Ski carriage is free!

Re:Travelling with skis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:47:24 GMT

Well said Nelly!

Re:Travelling with skis

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:14:03 GMT

Ever seen skis being loaded (thrown) onto a trailer at the airport? It's enough to make you wince.

Take my advice and invest in a hardcase for them.

Re:Travelling with skis

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:16:08 GMT

andyhull wrote:Ever seen skis being loaded (thrown) onto a trailer at the airport? It's enough to make you wince.

Take my advice and invest in a hardcase for them.

Yeh, I watched my soft bag with more than 2 grands worth of kit being vaulted from the cart on to the carousel at Chambery, I nearly cried.

Re:Travelling with skis

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:53:49 GMT

tino_11 wrote:Well said Nelly!

Just found out the reason why I don't travel to Europe by Train GBP676 return to Annecy :evil: :evil:

Re:Travelling with skis

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:21:17 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

tino_11 wrote:Well said Nelly!

Just found out the reason why I don't travel to Europe by Train GBP676 return to Annecy :evil: :evil:

You can get a holiday by train on Eurostar for less than that. I went to VT via train with Inghams over Xmas, and it cost less than that for the whole week travel, accommodation and lessons!

Re:Travelling with skis

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:01:20 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

tino_11 wrote:Well said Nelly!

Just found out the reason why I don't travel to Europe by Train GBP676 return to Annecy :evil: :evil:

:shock: :(

Wow.. Rail Europe quotes the Calais to Annecy return fare as just GBP91.00 or GBP129.00 return on the least flexible options out of St Pancras.

Re:Travelling with skis

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:59:45 GMT

Two extra days skiing too.

Re:Travelling with skis

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:04:42 GMT

You can only get 2 extra days by going on the train, now, if you can stick two nights without any sleep (or you can sleep sitting up). They discontinued the RailEurope overnight Snowtrain from London, and the Eurostar one doesn't have any beds.

We're going out on the day train, and back on the night train, for this very reason. So we're going to get 7 days ski-ing, instead of 6.

Ally