Travel & Holiday

Action Outdoors has launched a new destination for 2017 February half term and offers a favourite over the Easter break for an all-inclusive price of £523. NEW

This is a ski trip like no other. Iglu Ski and Iglu Cruise is teaming up to offer a joint cruise and ski holiday. You up for something new?

A court has supported 3 families who refused to pay fines for taking their children out of school for a holiday. Esprit Ski supports the development.

Austria & Italy are better value than France & Switzerland. That’s the conclusion of a new report that compares the cost of skiing for families in resorts across Europe. Overall costs are up due to a poor exchange rate.

Three families who refused to pay fines for taking their children on holiday in term time have won their court case. It has significant implications for skiing families.

Ski Lifts has launched a transfer service for this winter to and from London airports from skiers’ homes in the UK. NEW

The French airport gets a new name and has renovated its commercial wing to improve customer experience this winter.

The game plan of Ryanair’s CEO is to make flights free with the idea of sharing revenue with airports instead. NEW

This is the year to treat yourself to a cheeky pre-Christmas trip, with an abundance of snow in some places and bargains too.

Action Outdoors aims to give students options to get them out skiing, offering the top French resorts in ski holiday packages to boot.

Learning the sport is not just fun, it helps boost child development.  That’s the message from family ski specialists, Esprit. Getting children on skis when they’re young has many advantages…
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People will be able to trade Swiss francs for Bitcoins at ticket machines across all Swiss railway stations. NEW

There is a new route from Belfast City Airport to the Austrian City of Salzburg. It is to be run in conjunction with Crystal Ski and Topflight. NEW

One of our PlanetSKI partners is giving away a week’s holiday to La Plagne. Offer ends today.

A private flight to the Alps during next February half term may be cheaper than going on a scheduled airline. Here we look at the costs of travelling to the Alps in its busiest week.

Who would’ve thought it: the gondola ski lift may be the answer to city centre congestion.

There are a few places left on the December course in Zermatt. Do you have what it takes?

Want to go skiing by train but can’t bear the complicated process of finding out what tickets are available and how much they’ll cost? Help is at hand.

It has been named as the Best Family Ski Tour Operator in the annual Family Traveller Awards. NEW

There are some mouth-watering discounts currently available with up to £350 off. If you want to save some money then read on… NEW

£350 off some holidays with some substantial savings to be snapped up. 100s of holidays are on offer and PlanetSKI has an exclusive preview. But why are they so cheap?

The new Eurostar services have just gone on sale for the peak school holiday period in February 2017.

The new direct flight next winter run by Delta to Salt Lake City has boosted early British bookings to the ski resorts of Utah. UPDATED

The airport that is in the heart of the French Alps is getting a facelift with a much-needed upgrade in its facilities.

The Swiss city is leading the way in driverless technology. This summer there have been minibuses going round with no humans in charge. PlanetSKI reports. NEW

There are a host of new flights to the Alps, the Rockies and other mountain ranges. Many start from regional airports.

It will be flying to Östersund airport close to the local ski resort of Åre and others. Could Sweden follow the success of Norway with British skiers? NEW

Radio 4 looks at EU ban on people taking Swiss hire cars into neighbouring EU countries. It could have a significant impact next winter & the BBC turned to PlanetSKI for advice.

There are many offers at the moment as ski operators try to persuade you to book early.

The weekly Eurostar services that go to the heart of the French Alps is increasing in interest as people see the attractions of train travel. There is disagreement about the pricing policy though.

Some local councils in England have dropped court cases against parents over term-time holidays following a recent court victory by one father.

British Airways is launching a new route in December from Heathrow to Innsbruck. It gives access to some of the best skiing in the Alps.

The short break specialist, Skiweekends, is ending its cheaper way of getting to the mountains as demand falls.

The New York State Senate has passed a bill requiring children to wear ski helmets at its resorts. It now needs to be ratified in the State Assembly.

The father who won a recent high Court has set up a company, School Fines Refunds Ltd, to help parents try to get their money back.

If you plan to hire a car in Switzerland & drive into France, Austria, Germany or Italy – beware. A new regulation bans EU residents from taking a Swiss-registered car into the EU.

Don’t be late for your ski flight next winter at Gatwick or you may not be allowed on board.NEW

Ski-flights.com has released its flight programme for 2016/17 and the prices look rather good. £149 return from Gatwick to Chambery.

The High Court has ruled in favour of father who took his daughter out of school for a holiday. But what does it mean for other parents? UPDATED

Night travel by rail to ski destinations could become a thing of the past. A campaign has been launched to save the services.

The airline flies to many of the ski gateway airports and tickets for the first half of next winter can now be booked.

The airline is running a trial scheme at Manchester airport. It claims it might eliminate check-in queues.

The British government has issued 10 top tips for people heading to the mountains over the Easter break. It is part of an ongoing campaign to improve safety.

The UK’s largest ski operator will be offering the Canadian resort to its clients next winter. PlanetSKI has recently visited the resort in British Columbia.

It is down against the Euro, the Swiss franc and the dollar (US&Canadian). Bookings though have not been affected. UPDATED

There are the best conditions of the winter in the Alps at the moment and the promise of some great Spring conditions. Inghams is offering extra short breaks. NEW

And where better to do it than on the ski slopes. Chris Moran heads to Verbier with his 6-year old son, Harry.

The indoor snow centre in Hemel Hempstead – it might not be the Alps but it is possibly the best alternative. PlanetSKI pays a visit. NEW

Ski Total is offering holidays in Val d’Isere with school revision sessions on offer.

There is still some availability as the tour operators release a series of late ski deals. A look at the snow forecast might tempt you too. UPDATED

The 5th edition of World Snow Day takes place this weekend. There are 625 events in 42 countries. NEW

With fresh snow in parts of the Alps now might be the time to get away. If you have time and your post-Xmas bills are not too huge. UPDATED

Have adults forgotten how to be children? Yes, according to one family ski operator who wants to do something about it.