Skiers are racing to the slopes in huge numbers as France confirmed it will welcome back UK tourists.
In the hours following the Paris government's announcement, low-cost airline easyJet reported a 600 per cent lift in UK bookings to popular French ski destinations for the remainder of the winter season.
Last-minute bookings to Switzerland also registered a peak immediately after the news broke with a 386 per cent hike in flight bookings.
As snow continues to cover peaks across Europe, winter sports lovers now have even more opportunity to hit the slopes. It is no surprise that more winter sports enthusiasts are making the most of the conditions - up to the end of season in March 2022 - and booking a ski getaway.
Thousands of easyJet seats to France and Switzerland as well as other destinations serving Europe’s best ski resorts are still available to book for this winter, including February half-term.
The airline has also extended its Big Orange Sale, with up to 25 per cent off selected seats and low fares still available to book until January 18, from just £14.99. It is operating 37 routes this winter from the UK to 10 destinations across Europe which serve the continent’s major ski resorts.
Ali Gayward, easyJet 's UK country manager, said: “With France welcoming British tourists once again, skiing is well and truly back on. This is welcome news for UK consumers, particularly for those looking to book a last-minute family break or planning to head to the slopes, with low fares still available across thousands of flights to France this winter, including over half-term.
“We know that there is pent up demand with many desperate to get away this year, which we continue to see each time restrictions are removed. With flying already scheduled to increase in the coming weeks we will continue to review our schedule to meet demand and we look forward to taking our customers away on a long-awaited break this winter.”
Great deals are still available for the rest of the winter season, from:
- London Gatwick to Lyon from £16.99, to Geneva from £20.99, and to Grenoble from £22.99
- London Luton to Lyon from £14.99, and to Geneva from £16.99
- Bristol to Lyon from £14.99, to Grenoble from £16.99, and to Geneva from £19.99
- Manchester to Geneva from £20.99
- Edinburgh to Geneva from £16.99
- Glasgow to Geneva from £20.99
- Liverpool to Geneva from £18.99
- Belfast to Geneva from £17.99
- Birmingham to Geneva from £16.99
- Bournemouth to Geneva from £17.99
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