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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Swiss air went bust 20yrs ago. Its SWISS.
But this is great so thank you.
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Fri 10-09-21 12:52; edited 1 time in total
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| Nadenoodlee wrote: |
| Swiss air went bust 20yrs ago. Its SWISS. |
Beat me to it!
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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And don’t forget, that with SWISS Air, ski gear goes free.
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@Poogle,
not according to their website, i was comparing costs the other week for a flight from GVA to London at xmas, and SWISS charged for skis and boards at 80chf per ski bag (and states 1no set of skis and poles per bag!!!)
the cheapest, (light) fare for a flight was around 70chf at the time (now 80chf), with no hold luggage but wit one carry on bag, size not specified!.
just looked again to see if it is the same terms for baggage, and it appears to be so. do you have to be a frequent traveler with them for this, or am i being a complete numpty?
BA was 40chf for an economy seat you get one small and one large carry on bag, but no hold luggage. but with economy plus for 60chf you get one checked bag, which can be a a ski bag, a large carry on bag and an under seat one as well.
EJ outbound worked out, £25 for the flight, £37 for the checked in ski bag, and £15 to book an upfront seat so as i can take on the max size cabin bag (along with under seat bag)
BA outbound was around £140, EJ inbound was 105chf.
it does mean flying out LGW, and return LHR, but I am happy about using public transport to access the airports so not a biggie!!!!
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@terrygasson, the cheapest SWISS tickets don't include any hold bags. You need the next step up (Economy Classic?) to get free ski carriage (in addition to a normal hold bag). I've taken 2 pairs of skis several times, though not in a coffin-style bag that is also rammed full of other kit.
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| terrygasson wrote: |
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And don’t forget, that with SWISS Air, ski gear goes free.
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@Poogle,
…or am i being a complete numpty?
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If you are, welcome to the club! 
According to their UK website skis go for free:
https://www.swiss.com/gb/en/prepare/baggage/sports-equipment
But their most basic “light” fare, does not include free ski carriage.
I find Swiss quite classy, and they have wonderful free chocolates.
And it is totally worth considering all the costs for all the different airlines. I often end up with a spreadsheet!
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@Poogle,
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If you are, welcome to the club!
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thank you for the welcome, but i do feel i have been a member for several years now 
yes, you must be right, seems i was getting re-directed to the Swiss version of the website, as i was getting quoted in CHF.
i will have to look at the UK version of the website now, just to see how the fares and free ski carriage stack up against its rivals
maybe you can share the spreadsheet on SH, though saying that, it will deprive me of the hours/days, of trawling the internet to get a fare £1 cheaper than elsewhere 
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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@terrygasson, I actually edited my reply, due to someone else above, pointing out that the very cheapest Swiss fair, does not include ski carriage.
So that could be the reason, rather than it being the UK website.
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@Poogle, cheers
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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