Scots ''booked 85% more ski holidays this winter''
Thursday, February 26, 2009Statistics released by Glasgow Airport have shown that the number of ski holidays taken this season has increased by 85 per cent over last winter.
Since November, over 18,000 skiers have jetted off from the Scottish hub, with the increase attributed to new flights operating to European hotspots such as Turin, Geneva and Salzburg.
Amanda McMillan, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said this winter has been one of the busiest ever in terms of people taking ski holidays.
"Despite the recession, the ski market remains particularly buoyant and we're delighted with the success of this year's programme," she added.
Anyone going on a ski holiday, from Scotland or any other UK airport, should not forget their travel insurance, since an air ambulance from slopes in Europe can cost as much as £10,000, while other minor treatments are also likely to be costly.
Single trip cover can be purchased for as little as £7.
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