Going round in circles

ive been called many things but never that

mfc wrote:ive been called many things but never that

It was meant in the best possible taste :mrgreen:

amanda n wrote:maybe a daft question, but if you have already booked for next season andpaid deposut, can they still oput the price up?

Yes they can! From the Guardian Money website ABTA members can surcharge with ABTA's permission following these rules:

· They must absorb the first 2% of any currency fluctuation.

· They cannot surcharge more than 10% without offering customers the chance to claim a full refund.

· They are not allowed to add surcharges within 30 days of departure.


It's unlikely to happen but has been known over the last year!

There is much debate about whether we can expect bargains next year and the truth is nobody knows for certain........nobody knows what's going to happen to the economy which will drive the market one way or the other. However I'm with Tony in that I wouldn't expect there to be a lot of cheap un-sold holidays going next winter due to strong media speculation that the holiday companies will slash their capacity next year to avoid making heavy losses.

Think I'll be booking my easyjet flights when they come out and going DIY(on the credit card in case they go bust!).

now im really confused

mfc wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Been looking today for chalets flying tomorrow just to check prices. One place in Alpe d'Huez going for £169 for 2 people inc flights, transfers and fully catered, thats madness.
A lot of expensive chalet, ie £700 plus are going for £280-£350 for this week too, but I guess its ok if theres only 2 of you going at this late stage, no good for families or groups.

Looking ahead, the rumours are prices going up by between 20 and 20% compared to this season mainly because of the exchange rate. many operators are pulling out of some accommodation and relying on the ones that they always fill.

Its going to be harder than it has been for some time to find a ski bargain for next season, so I am reckoning that booking early, taking a group/early discount and trying to get some others deals like BOGOF lift passes is the way forward next season.

Bugger.

Is that from a good source, 2nd guessing or you starting a rumour? If its the latter i can carry that rumour no problem :wink:

I dont do rumours. It comes from within the trade, and if you look at the preview brochures for next season, its confirmed.

Working nights Thursday and checked on prices for France............Mottaret, LeCretes Aps £2691 with 5 passes now £300 more. Mottaret, sleeps 2 to 6 was £2811 with passes now £3211.

I looked at these prices on my nightshift Thursday now they have all gone up by afew hundred pounds................ ouch! f**k

I have been told a number of accommodations have been pulled from the previews and may not appear on the 2nd editions because they have failed to agree a rate for this season.
Chalet holidays with all your evening drinks in are looking the way forward.