Departure Airports
We fly from Gatwick and Manchester and we are able to arrange other departure points such as Bristol, Stansted, Glasgow, Liverpool and Leeds on request. Please download our Price List for the appropriate supplements.
Short Transfers
The average transfer is only just over 2 hours and some are as low as 1 hour! We plan our flights to arrive close together so that we can combine our coach transfers efficiently. However, when flights are delayed, it may be necessary to hold your transfer for a short while and we ask for your patience. We may also stop at more than one hotel en-route. Please note that seat belts in Europe are not required by law and your coach may not be fitted with a seat belt.
Check-in
Equity representatives are on hand to help at departure and arrival. Please ensure you check in 3 hours in advance.
Weekend Flights
There is no supplement for your Saturday or Sunday flights. You need to take only 5 days off school and you also avoid some of the weekend crowds on the slopes.
Free Coach to Airport
Free coach transfer for groups of 40 or more paying passengers, from mainland England and Wales to London airports. Please enquire for Manchester and other regional airports.
Luggage Allowance
Please keep to the limit because excess charges can be high. Unless stated otherwise on your ticket, the luggage allowance is 20kg per person plus hand luggage which is normally limited to 5kg. Please note that all airlines reserve the right to send skis and excess baggage on later flights. Excess baggage will be transferred to resort as soon as possible and Equity will provide emergency hire equipment if necessary.
Airlines
We use top charter airlines including Thomas Cook and Monarch. We also use scheduled carriers such as British Airways. Equity do, however, reserve the right to use other airlines and destination airports, and to treat London Airports as interchangeable.
No Frills-Airlines
We also use alternative airlines such as EasyJet, Thomsonfly and Jet2. These airlines often have different conditions and baggage allowances to other carriers. The baggage allowance is normally 15kg or 20kg plus hand luggage up to 10kg.
Your Names List
A full passenger names list of all group members is now required from schools for all bookings when you pay your first deposits. Names should be exactly as per passport. This list is also submitted to our insurance company to activate your immediate cancellation cover.
Ski Carriage
Most people take our inclusive hire skis. Should you wish to take your own a charge may be applicable - please enquire when booking. Aircraft luggage space is limited so ski carriage is subject to load.
In-flight Catering
Most airlines do not provide a hot meal service but sandwiches and drinks are usually available at an extra charge onboard your flight.
