Fly with Inghams

Comfort and Convenience all the Way!

Airport parking & hotels

Book with our partner, APH Airport Parking & Hotels and get up to 35% discount at all UK Airports, Airport Hotel Offers from only £35 per person including FREE parking or Meet and Greet valet parking at Airports from only £45. For further information and online booking, see APH Airport Parking & Hotels

Checking in

Check-in desks open approximately 2-3 hours prior to departure and we recommend you check-in at least 2 hours before. Each passenger must check-in their own luggage as this is an important security check. You will need to produce your e-tickets and passports (e-tickets are checked against passports) and have your baggage weighed. Most airports no longer call out flight boarding details so you must watch the indicator board and individual TV monitors. Inghams cannot accept any responsibility for passengers who miss flights if they fail to check-in at the specified time shown on flight tickets.

Online Check-in

Online check-in is now available on some of our scheduled flights to Europe and North America. We will provide you with an airline locator with your e-tickets approximately 2 weeks before you travel. You will then be able to access your booking via your airline's website 24 hours before departure and pre-book your seats or check-in online.

Online check-in is also not available with any of our charter airlines or low cost carriers. Where seats have been pre-booked on our charter services, exact seat numbers will be provided to you at check-in.

Luggage and Excess Baggage

Due to weight and volume restrictions, our airline partners impose the following baggage allowances per person.

Charter flights

Normally 15-20kg per person (excluding infants) but varies by airline. Your allowance will be shown on your e-ticket.

Low Cost scheduled flights

Carriage of one piece of baggage will automatically be reserved for you.

Other scheduled flights (Europe and USA/Canada)

1 piece per person weighing up to 20kg (23kg on British Airways).
BA Club Europe & World Traveller Plus and Club World have an allowance of 2 pieces per person.

All airlines (including charter carriers) now strictly enforce these limits and will charge for excess baggage, either per kilo or by extra piece. Please check the airlines' websites for the most up-to-date information regarding baggage allowances.

Please note: All baggage restrictions are implemented and enforced by the airline - Inghams does not charge (or receive any revenue) for excess baggage.

Hand Luggage

Passengers (excluding infants) are allowed to carry ONE piece of cabin baggage on board free of charge. Handbag, briefcase, laptops, etc must be carried within your permitted 1 piece of cabin baggage. It should weigh no more than 5kg and not exceed the maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm. As a guide, your carry-on bag must be able to fit either underneath the seat or in the overhead compartment.

Due to ongoing security restrictions, only liquids in containers of 100mls or less will be permitted through the passenger security screening points. Liquid items must be carried in a transparent re-sealable bag (about the size of a small freezer bag).

Pre-book your Seating Arrangements

To ensure your party sits together, you can pre-book seats on the following airlines: Lauda, Monarch, Thomson Airways and Thomas Cook. Simply reserve your seats at the time of booking or up to 12 days before departure for a small charge of £9 per person return to Europe. Please note that seats may be separated by an aisle due to aircraft configurations. Exact seat numbers are given at check-in. Should we cancel or change your airline to one that is not part of this scheme, we will of course issue a full refund.

Essential Medicines

Essential medicines and medical equipment, eg hypodermic needles required for your holiday may be permitted onboard in larger quantities above the 100ml limit. Passengers must have a note from their GP supporting this.

In-flight Catering

Please check your flight tickets for full details. Meals are served on all transatlantic services. On most short-haul services within Europe a "Buy on Board" service is now offered.

Baby Food

Liquid baby food or sterilised water, sufficient for the journey, can be taken through airport security. The accompanying adult may be required to verify by tasting.

Fuel surcharges

Fuel surcharges were introduced 1st April, 2011 for new bookings made for Lakes & Mountains 2011 and Ski 2011/12 holidays. The fuel surcharges are as follow:

Flight Supplements

Charter & Low Cost scheduled flights

Flight supplements may apply on certain dates and routes. You will be advised of the actual price at the time of booking.

Other scheduled flights

Most scheduled airlines have several different 'booking classes' for the same seat. Depending on such factors as aircraft size, day/time of departure, a variable number of seats will be available in each booking class. Airlines operate sophisticated yield management systems and are constantly updating availability and prices. Our reservations system checks for the most up-to-date position. You may therefore be offered different supplements at different times. If you book early you have the best chance of obtaining the lowest price economy class seat.

Flight Upgrades

If you're flying, you can upgrade to Club Class on our British Airways flights to many European and Canadian destinations, which ensures a greater luggage allowance, more legroom and dedicated check-in desks to avoid the airport queues. 

British Airways Club World from £2400 per person return (USA & CANADA)

• Choosing Club World means travelling in comfort and freedom. Dedicated departure lounges and the Elemis Travel Spa (at London Heathrow) are designed to pamper you before your flight
• The new Club World seats are bigger, wider and more comfortable than ever. Complete comfort guaranteed.
• The very best in local and international cuisine is served along with a dedicated wine cellar.

British Airways World Traveller Plus from £550 per person return (USA & CANADA)

• For an affordable premium, enjoy the luxury of 20% more personal space than offered in economy World Traveller with an additional seven inches legroom and a wider armchair style seat. Upgraded dining and additional amenities included.

Air Canada - Executive First from £1600 per person return

Club Class & Business Class British Airways & Swiss European Services from £175 per person return

Add a touch of luxury to your holiday by upgrading to Club or Business Class on British Airways and Swiss scheduled flights. This upgrade offers:

• Special check-in desks
• Special lounges at UK and overseas airports
• Superior catering and complimentary drinks
• Increased luggage allowance
• Priority luggage handling

All supplements are in addition to the return flight rate and supplements shown in the Travel Information pages.

Fly from your local airport

Connecting Flights for USA and Canada

British Airways via London Heathrow. Departures from Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen to connect with British Airways transatlantic flights from £75 per person.
KLM via Amsterdam. Departures from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich and Teesside to connect with KLM flights from Amsterdam from £129 per person.

Please note that there are a limited number of seats on these connecting flights so it is essential that you book early. All connecting flights must be added at time of booking via our Reservations Team or online when you will be given the exact flight times.

Connecting Flights within Europe

Via London with British Airways - from £75 return.
If you are travelling on a BA scheduled flight from Heathrow or Gatwick to Europe, we offer connecting flights from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Jersey, Newcastle and Manchester.

To Zurich via Amsterdam with KLM - from £99 return.
Connecting flights from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich and Teesside to Zurich via Amsterdam.

If you encounter any difficulty when searching for availability, we recommend that you book Heathrow or Gatwick and then contact our Flight Operations department on 0208 780 8830 or send an email to operations@inghams.co.uk quoting your confirmed booking reference and the regional airport you wish to depart from.

Advanced Passenger Information (API)

The UK Government requires airlines to collect API for passengers on routes to and from the UK. Airlines will only provide each country's authorities with the relevant information required by them. However, some governments also require airlines to provide them with Passenger Name Records (PNR). Governments of some other countries also require API.

For most countries, API is restricted to the standard information contained in the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) in machine-readable passports which can be scanned or swiped at airport check-in and transmitted to the country concerned at the time the aircraft departs. However, some countries are now requiring additional information from passengers that isn't contained in passports, or they are requiring it earlier or both, e.g. the USA. The USA has implemented Secure Flight for all flights to, and from within the USA. Accordingly, airlines must provide advance passenger information 72 hours before departure. Additionally, airlines must provide details of your country of residence and destination address in the USA. We are legally required to collect your advance passenger information. You will receive further information before your departure when and how we need to collect your details.

Please note that any failure to provide the required information may result in your carriage being denied. Please be assured that we have measures in place to protect the personal information you provide us (please see our Privacy Policy).

More information can be found on the home office website.

Airport Transfers

Our holiday prices include return transfers between your overseas airport and resort. Your transfer will normally be by coach, rail or included car hire depending on your resort and flight. We also offer private transfers to many resorts.

Coach Transfers

Our holiday prices include return transfers between your overseas airport and resort. Transfers are normally by coach or rail depending on your resort and flight. Although occasionally it may be necessary to ask you to wait for guests arriving on other flights, we are committed to reducing waiting times to a minimum. Please note:

• Feeder services may sometimes be used.
• Adverse weather, unusually heavy traffic or flight diversions may cause delays beyond our reasonable control. On peak holiday dates we may arrange your homebound transfer earlier than normal to allow for extra traffic. If this happens, the decision of our overseas staff is final and we will not be liable for any delays or expenses incurred if you choose to make your own transfer arrangements later.
• Transfer journey times (exclusive of time spent at the airport) from overseas airports to resorts are shown on resort pages. Times may vary due to traffic conditions, especially during UK and European holiday periods.

Private Transfers

We offer private taxi transfers for the ultimate speed and convenience for guests booking a full package with flights and accommodation. You can book a private transfer up to 14 days before departure, but we recommend you confirm this at time of booking to ensure it is reserved for you. Prices are shown through our online booking process. If booking after your holiday, please contact us for a quote. Infants must be added as an additional passenger as special arrangements apply.

Please note that some scheduled flights have compulsory private transfers; these are shown in the travel sections on resort introduction pages. Stretch limousine transfers are available for transfers to Whistler in Canada. Private transfer prices will be displayed during the online booking process or contact us for a quote.

Swiss Rail Transfers

Transfers are by coach with all charter and low cost sheduled flights to Switzerland. If you travel on a scheduled flight to Switzerland, except to Berne, your transfer to resort is via the fantastic Swiss rail system. A supplement is payable for rail transfers of £36 per person 2nd class return, or £74 1st class return. Children under 16 years receive the Family Card. We regret that no amendments or additions can be accepted within 14 days of departure.

Swiss Fly-Rail Luggage

The Swiss Fly-rail Luggage system allows you to check in your luggage at your UK airport all the way to your accommodation and back without having to carry or handle it. This service costs just £26 per piece of luggage return - please indicate at time of booking how many pieces of luggage you will take.

• Please note this is not available for Verbier or Villars.
• This service is only available on BA (Zurich only) or Swiss scheduled flights.
• Luggage may not arrive in your resort until the next day, so we recommend you take an overnight bag with essential items for your first night/morning. For your return journey, luggage may need to be sent ahead the evening before departure, so the same advice applies.
• You cannot book the Swiss 'Fly-rail Luggage' system if travelling on a ski short break (3, 4 or 5 night stays).
• We regret that no amendments or additions can be accepted within 14 days of departure.

For more information, please contact us.

Ski and Snowboard Carriage

Charter flights

The number of skis/boards we can carry on some of our charter flights is strictly limited. If you have your own equipment, you should pre-book carriage of skis/boards when you confirm your booking to ensure that space is reserved. There is a charge of £35 per set of skis/snowboard for return carriage.

Subject to space availability ski/snowboard carriage can sometimes be booked at the departure airport through our representative, subject to space availability, but at a cost of £49. If for any reason it is not possible to carry your pre-booked ski equipment on your flight, we will arrange for you to receive free hire of standard skis or boards until your own equipment is delivered to your resort.

Please note that the ski carriage limit cannot be exceeded and once that limit has been reached only pre-booked skis will be accepted at check-in and any other equipment will not be accepted.

Low Cost & Scheduled flights

Low cost and scheduled airlines make a per sector charge (ie. outbound & homebound) charge for the carriage of skis & boards. This charge is payable at check-in and space cannot be booked in advance. Charges are generally considerably higher than that charged on our charter services and you may wish to consider pre-booking ski equipment hire in your resort. Check the airlines'
websites for up to date ski carriage charges. Please note: Ski/board carriage on Swiss scheduled flights is currently free of charge.

Applicable to all airlines: Please note that each ski bag should only contain one pair of skis/snowboard. Airlines may refuse to accept ski bags containing clothing and ski boots, etc.
Your insurance company may not, and Inghams do not, accept liability for non-delivery or damage to any other items you pack in your ski bag.

Snow Trains to France or Switzerland

If you wish to avoid long transfers or are concerned about the carbon footprint, taking the train is the ideal way to travel. Join our Snow Trains in London and travel through beautiful French and Swiss scenery to the heart of the Alps. As an added bonus, there’s no ski carriage charge, as trains are not subject to the same weight constraints as aircraft. Your Inghams representative will meet you upon arrival in resort.

Timetable
These are subject to change but we will send you a final itinerary approximately two weeks before your departure.

Luggage
You can carry one suitcase, one ski bag and one boot bag per person. Skis are usually carried free of charge. Some services may charge for exceeding luggage allowance. Space is limited on all services for stowing bulky items and skis. On arrival in resort you might need to store your luggage in temporary facilities until rooms are ready.

Daytime Eurostar to France

French resorts served

Via Moutiers: Courchevel, Méribel, La Plagne, Val Thorens.
Via Bourg St. Maurice: Les Arcs, Tignes, Val d'Isere.

Daytime to Switzerland

Travel by Eurostar from London to Paris then by TGV to Lausannne where you connect on to the fantastic Swiss rail network to your resort. Resorts served are shown below:

Self-drive to Europe

Save up to £150 per person & gain a sense of independence

Especially popular with guests booking our apartment holidays. No luggage restrictions, no ski carriage charges, stop en route to load up with food and make big savings on wine at the local hypermarket!

If you're staying in an apartment, bed linen and towels are included so you don't need to bring your own. All studios and apartments have well equipped kitchens or kitchenettes usually with a dishwasher to help keep the chores to a minimum.

And a self-drive holiday doesn't mean any reduction in the service you'll receive. Your Inghams representative will be on hand when you arrive to help you settle in, direct you to the ski hire shop and generally help you get your bearings!

Booking couldn't be easier. When you search and select your accommodation online, ensure the "self-drive" option is checked, click book then choose the relevant P&O Ferries, Eurotunnel or Hull Zeebrugge/Rotterdam crossing at the first stage of the booking process. All we ask is that you arrive or depart from your resort on the same day as our flight arrivals.

Important notes for self-drive holidays

• You may travel on different outward and return routes, but both crossings must be with the same company. All cars on one booking must travel on the same crossings
• Whilst every effort is made to arrange the precise dates and times you request, at busy times and in peak periods crossings on popular routes quickly become fully booked. As all car ferry bookings are subject to availability, we will book the nearest possible alternative and confirm the details on your invoice.We therefore advise you to book early for popular dates and crossings
• We cannot accept cats or dogs on our winter programme
• If you intend to have a roof box, roof rack, trailer or bike rack you must advise our reservations team at time of booking as a supplement may apply. If you do not advise us, the sailing you originally requested may no longer be available
• We regret that we cannot accept vehicles seating more than 9 people or classified as commercial by their manufacturers Some types of larger vehicles (7 to 9 seats) can only be accommodated on Eurotunnel
• Our car holiday prices include return P&O ferry crossings by short sea route for a car and 5 passengers
• An administration fee is payable if you change your crossing after you have made the booking (see Terms and Conditions)
• Some routes carry a supplement. Please consult the P&O Ferries or Eurotunnel websites for the most up-to-date timetable

Hire a Car with Holiday Autos

Hire a car and gain the freedom and flexiblity to make the most of your resort and explore your holiday region at your own pace!

Car hire is now available through our partnership with Holiday Autos, whose award winning service now operates in 5000 locations worldwide.

Working with partners incuding Avis, Alamo, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, National, Thrifty and Budget, Holiday Autos offers competitively priced car hire and a high level of service to all its customers. Cars are available close to many of our major resorts meaning that cars can be hired out for short periods, enabling you to explore the local area.

You can arrange cover at any time directly. Booking is simple and secure - just click the link below and choose the pick up point, dates and car you require from the selection shown for an instant quote and booking.

Click here to book Car Hire online with Inghams Holiday Autos partnership >

Please note Inghams acts only as agent for the Provider in respect of all “Holiday Autos” services. Your contract will be with Holiday Autos to whom payment will be made. Documentation will be sent to you by Holiday Autos.