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EU referendum: What does this mean for ski holidays

In light of the UK referendum vote where the UK has voted to leave the European Union, we wanted to inform British skiers and snowboarders about necessary details for their winter 2016/17 plans.

As of 27th June 2016, prices of ski holidays for next season haven’t changed, although some packages that include lift pass and ski hire have increased because of exchange rates, such as the Ski All In deals. Iglu Ski still have a large range of early booking offers and ski deals available with deposits from just £99 pp. View our latest ski deals here.


ABTA released this official statement on Friday 24th July 2016:

The Prime Minister has stated that there will be no initial change in the way people travel. Travellers are as free to move between the UK and the EU as they were yesterday, European Health Insurance cards remain valid and regulations such as Air Passenger Rights remain in place. People due to travel this summer will see little changes to their holiday. Once the UK formally notifies the EU of its intention to leave, the remaining Member States will have up to two years to offer the UK a deal for a future trading relationship and during this period holidaymakers will not see any immediate changes.

However, the fall in value of the pound will have an immediate impact on holidaymakers and their spending power overseas.




What does Brexit mean for your ski holiday booking?

The UK has two years to leave and negotiations will take time so none of the EU rules and regulations will change immediately.

When the UK formally notifies the EU of its intention to leave, the remaining member states will have up to two years to offer the UK a deal for a future trading relationship.

For the time being it is business as usual.

Will my EHIC card still be valid?

The EHIC card is the European Health Insurence Card that gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare on holiday in another EEA country or Switzerland. The UK has two years to leave and negotiations will take time so none of the EU rules and regulations will change immediately. 

EHIC exists within a group known as the European Economic Area. Therefore, the future of Britons' EHIC cover could depend on whether the UK decided to sever ties with the EEA.

How will this affect currency exchange?

At the moment the biggest change for holidaymakers is the shift in exchange rates. With a weaker pound, travellers will be receiving less Euros to the pound when changing up money for their holiday. Pre book in advance and check a comparison website for the best rate for you.


Pre-book and pre-pay extras

Currency exchange rates seem to be the principal concern for many in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit vote, one way to mitigate against unfavourable exchange rates is to book inclusive packages and pre-book your extras.

Ski packs and lift passes can be pre-booked for your ski holiday. View All Inclusive Ski Holidays.


View further Q&A’s from ABTA 

ABTA are the UK’s largest travel association, representing both travel agents and tour operators. Iglu Ski (Iglu.com) is a member of ABTA to support and protect our customer’s holidays by abiding to the ABTA code of conduct.Find out more here.