A British tour operator is claiming that, despite the current low value of the pound against the US Dollar, ski holiday prices from the UK to the US can be cheaper next winter than last, because of the entrance of a low cost transatlantic airline option.
Tour operator Ski Safari is selling an identical 14 night package to Copper Mountain in Colorado for £150 less for next season compared to the price last season, for its customers who opt to fly on the new Norwegian airlines service from Gatwick to Denver.
The new Gatwick to Denver service launches this autumn with two flights weekly (Tuesdays and Saturdays) with flight DY7171 to Denver departing 9:50AM arriving 12:40PM and DY7172 from Denver to London Gatwick departing 2:40PM arriving 6:40AM the next day. Norwegian will be operating Boeing 787-9 planes featuring 35 premium economy seats, and 309 economy seats.
The Ski Safari package is based on a 14 night holiday for two adults departing 20 January 2018 (compared with the identical package last season departing 21st January 2017) and costs £1925 per person next winter compared to £2075 last winter staying in the central Copper Mountain Condos on a room only basis with the package including transfers.
To take advantage of current lower prices Ski safari recommend skiers book as soon as possible to lock in savings.
Besides the lower transatlantic fares offered by Norwegian many airlines are running flight sales until 31st August 2017, and at the same time many hotels and accommodation providers are offering savings of up to 50%, including free nights, room upgrades and free breakfasts and as a further incentive North American resorts are offering incentives of up to 49% of lift passes, as well as offers on ski rentals, ski school and activities, usually when booked as part of a package.
