Boards and skis fly free with bmibaby

Wednesday 02 September 2009

As more airlines start charging for ski and board carriage on top of their airfares, it's refreshing to see that one carrier is actively welcoming winter sports enthusiasts with all their kit!

Low cost airline, bmibaby, has announced that travellers can take their skis and snowboards for free on flights to Geneva, Grenoble, Malaga and Toulouse. The offer is available for new bookings made from 1st September 2009 for a limited time only.

The promotion celebrates the launch of the airline’s new low cost flights to Grenoble from Manchester, Cardiff, East Midlands and Birmingham Airport. The recently launched winter route for 2009/10 makes it easier for skiers wanting to access Chamonix, Chamrousse, Méribel, Vaujany and Brides-les-Bains.

Julian Carr, commercial director at bmibaby said, “Many travelers including families, couples and students, are heading to the rich ski and snowboard scene in France every year. We look forward to carrying thousands of passengers on the Grenoble service over the winter months.”

The airline offers ski routes from Manchester to Grenoble and Geneva and from Cardiff, Birmingham and East Midlands Airport to Grenoble and Geneva, with prices starting from £35.99 one way.

article taken from www.skiclub.co.uk