Cheap Car Hire Geneva Airport Offers — Book Early and Save!

Finding a cheap flight to Geneva can be quite difficult particularly during peak periods. Even self proclaimed low cost airlines can end up being quite expensive. Their advertised starting rates are generally for midweek flights so expect to pay considerably more if you are tied to traveling at the weekend or during busy holiday periods.

During ski season you may want to consider what the various airlines can offer in terms of ski carriage. In previous years British Airways did not charge for ski carriage however this year they have followed the stance taken by many budget airlines and will charge. Expect to pay around fifty eight pounds return for ski carriage charges with BA.

A better option may be Swiss Airlines who will permit each customer to bring a pair of poles, skis and boots for free. The majority of charter flights will also charge for ski carriage.

BmiBaby ran a promotion last month offering free ski carriage for a limited time.

There was much disappointment recently for regular travelers at East Midlands Airport with the news that EasyJet was to cease operations at the airport. BmiBaby however have stepped in and filled the slots vacated by EasyJet.

BmiBaby have added eight new routes which means a combined total of twenty four destinations on offer from the airline at East Midlands. It is considered a bold move by Bmibaby considering the downturn airlines have been experiencing in recent times.

The new routes announced include Cork, Venice, Bastia, Dubrovnik, Barcelona, Newquay and Malta. Readers of our car hire Geneva blog will be pleased to hear that Bmibaby will offer flights all year round to Geneva.

Crawford Rix of BMI spoke of the airlines long term commitment to the region and the important services that they offered the local area. He finished by saying that the airline was “here to stay”

The extra flights will mean an extra three hundred and fifty thousand passengers. Ski travelers will also be pleased to hear the news that this year there will be no extra charges for carrying winter sports gear. Rix confirmed that all snowboards and skis could travel for free. He also pointed out that there were still no card fees when booking.

Easyjet made two announcements last Thursday the first of which means the closure of their route from East Midlands Airport to Geneva Airport. The Airline has decided to cease all operations at East Midlands coming into effect early next year.

The news will came as a blow for many in the area who relied on the flight for ski holidays as well as numerous business travelers who will now have to find another airline.

The airline has cited rising passenger duties as the reason however rumours abound that that they have struggled to keep up with rival airline Ryanair. BMI Baby may now end up offering extra flights to Geneva in order to fill the gap left by Easyjet. Officials were quick to confirm that no flights would be affected until early next year.

Easy jet also announced that there would be a twenty percent cut in their Luton Airport services. It remains to be seen exactly what routes this will affect. High airport fees were again cited with the airline now looking for cheaper bases.

Aer Lingus announced a fifty percent off sale today for several destinations in Europe including Geneva. You will need to be quick if you wish to avail of this offer as flights must be booked by Thursday Midnight (August 20th)

Under the conditions of the offer, the flights must be taken between the 15th of September and the 16th of December. If you were planning on visiting Geneva for the ski season then this may be an offer worth considering if you have not booked your flights yet. There are certainly substantial savings to be made by booking early.

The same goes for Geneva car hire of course with the widest choice and best variety of cars available with early bookings.

Some other destinations available in the Aer Lingus offer include Nice, Amsterdam, Munich, Barcelona and Berlin.