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Lift Passes Price Clarification
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 02-02-06 14:49Lift Passes Price Clarification
Every day, without fail we are asked about lift pass prices.
The facts are this.......
Lift pass prices are set at the beginning of the season, for each resort. The standard prices will vairy from resort to resort so I am not going to troll through all the costings.
When you buy a lift pass as part of your ski package through a travel agency or on line, you will be offered a lower price than if you book it in the resort. That is because agencies buy in bulk and negotiate a lower ...
The facts are this.......
Lift pass prices are set at the beginning of the season, for each resort. The standard prices will vairy from resort to resort so I am not going to troll through all the costings.
When you buy a lift pass as part of your ski package through a travel agency or on line, you will be offered a lower price than if you book it in the resort. That is because agencies buy in bulk and negotiate a lower ...
Every day, without fail we are asked about lift pass prices.
The facts are this.......
Lift pass prices are set at the beginning of the season, for each resort. The standard prices will vairy from resort to resort so I am not going to troll through all the costings.
When you buy a lift pass as part of your ski package through a travel agency or on line, you will be offered a lower price than if you book it in the resort. That is because agencies buy in bulk and negotiate a lower rate which in turn is passed on to us, the customers.
If an agency buys 500 holidays for the season for example, they will also buy 500 passes to supply to their customers. You will struggle buy them seperately from a travel agency, and very seldom can you buy them from an agency after you have booked and confirmed your holiday.
In general, buying a lift pass on your arrival in resort will be much more expensive, because you will pay the full standard going rate. This is not a 'rip off' but the standard rate. You do not need a photograph to attach to your pass, but you do need to take good care of it because if you lose it, you will have to pay the full rate to replace it.
I hope this clears up the concerns.
PP
The facts are this.......
Lift pass prices are set at the beginning of the season, for each resort. The standard prices will vairy from resort to resort so I am not going to troll through all the costings.
When you buy a lift pass as part of your ski package through a travel agency or on line, you will be offered a lower price than if you book it in the resort. That is because agencies buy in bulk and negotiate a lower rate which in turn is passed on to us, the customers.
If an agency buys 500 holidays for the season for example, they will also buy 500 passes to supply to their customers. You will struggle buy them seperately from a travel agency, and very seldom can you buy them from an agency after you have booked and confirmed your holiday.
In general, buying a lift pass on your arrival in resort will be much more expensive, because you will pay the full standard going rate. This is not a 'rip off' but the standard rate. You do not need a photograph to attach to your pass, but you do need to take good care of it because if you lose it, you will have to pay the full rate to replace it.
I hope this clears up the concerns.
PP
re: Lift Passes Price Clarification
Further to this clarification, I booked and confirmed my holiday 3 months ago but have just rung up and bought my lift pass through my tour operator, so I guess that may vary between tour operators.re: Lift Passes Price Clarification
Thanks for that BQ.That is very unusual, and not the norm, but I'm really pleased you got sorted
PP
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Whilst you may have to pay more for the pass in the resort, if you travel independently and book your own flights etc. the savings you make far outweigh the additional cost of the lift pass. Malre: Lift Passes Price Clarification
a slight addendum to PP'S Message, as we buy a quantitiy of passes, we have to give an indication of how many we need at the start of the season, if we need a few extras its at least two weeks notice this year, however you may find that your travel agents/tour operators have some spare allocation, but its very unlikely. Badger Queen when are you actually going?re: Lift Passes Price Clarification
Slightly different subject Mal, but I get your point.PP
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Thanks fraser/sarahYes, there are the odd ocassions when someone has booked to go to the resort and not booked a pass which can free one up, but it is a bit of a gamble and not really worth the risk.
PP
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Cheers Pete,Agree with you mate, if you travel with a package company you get them in advance. Malre: Lift Passes Price Clarification
Bulgaria could do with adopting the concept of "All Inclusive" package. Where everything you need (bar lunch) is included.HB accomodation
Lift Pass
Afternoon tea and cakes
Ski/Boot hire
Tutition
Evening drinks
Would really help position Bulgaria differently to the rest of the competition.
YT
re: Lift Passes Price Clarification
Yorkie your having a larf
Afternoon tea and cakes
Flippin' 'eck mate you'll be wanting Earl Grey and cream scones next And as for free drinks, my god that would double the holiday price is my case
PP
