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Scotsman
17-07-2025
- Scotsman
Jet2.com adds Verona to ski programme from Edinburgh Airport
Following continued demand from skiers and snowboarders in Scotland, has expanded its ski programme from Edinburgh Airport by adding Verona to its line-up of ski destinations. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The leading leisure airline has put new ski services on sale to Verona for both Winter 25/26 and Winter 26/27, representing an additional 4,000 ski seats on sale. Verona is an exclusive destination to from Edinburgh Airport in winter. New weekly Saturday services will be available from Edinburgh Airport from 7th February 2026 for Winter 25/26, which are perfectly timed for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and for Winter 26/27 from 26th December 2026, meaning customers can slope off to the snow during the Christmas holidays. The flights are scheduled to operate in the morning, offering friendly flight times for snow enthusiasts looking to make the most of their winter escape. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The addition of Verona to ski programme from Edinburgh Airport means customers can access the Italian Alps and the many ski resorts, slopes and views it offers. Skiers and snowboarders can take advantage of several popular ski resorts located close to Verona, including Val di Fassa, nestled in the Trentino region and one of Italy's largest ski areas, Madonna di Campiglio, situated in the Brenta Dolomites of Northern Italy, and Cortina d'Ampezzo, a charming ski resort in the Dolomites offering stunning scenery and world-class ski runs. Ski slope As a result of this expansion, has ski flights on sale to six ski destinations from Edinburgh Airport for both Winter 25/26 and Winter 26/27 – Verona,Chambery,Geneva, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Turin. In addition to this wide choice of destinations, dates and flights, customers booking and travelling on ski flights from Edinburgh Airport with to enjoy VIP customer service which has seen the UK's third largest airline win numerous awards and accolades. Customers can also enjoy a 10kg hand luggage and 22kg baggage* and 22kg ski carriage* with ski programme for Winter 25/26 and Winter 26/27 from Edinburgh Airport, in addition to Verona, is as follows: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Chambery – a popular area for winter sports, Chambery serves as a gateway to world-famous ski resorts in the French Alps, including Courchevel, the host of the 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. Weekly Saturday services from Edinburgh Airport, offering quick and easy access to some of Europe's best slopes. Geneva – up to two weekly services (Saturday and Sunday) on sale. Surrounded by the Alps, Geneva is a great gateway to some of the most popular French and Swiss ski resorts, including Tignes, Flaine, Verbier, Zermatt and the Three Valleys. Salzburg – weekly Saturday ski flights on sale from Edinburgh Airport. Salzburg straddles the Austrian-German border and is key to hundreds of ski resorts, including Kaprun, Mayrhofen and Obertauern. Turin – this Italian gateway gives skiers endless options and with top resorts, such as Pila, Vars, Le Corbier and Val d'Isere easily accessible, the region is a popular choice for skiers and snowboarders. Weekly Sunday ski services are available from Edinburgh Airport to the Italian city. Innsbruck – with incredible ski resorts right on its doorstep, Innsbruck is the city of choice for many snow-worshippers. Skiers and snowboarders can access the Tyrolean capital from Edinburgh Airport with weekly Saturday services available. Steve Heapy, CEO of and Jet2holidays, said: 'We are experiencing continued demand from skiers and snowboarders in Scotland clamouring to book the best of the action for this winter and next and our ski flights are selling very well. As a result, we are delighted to be expanding our ski programme even further and giving snow sports fans more choice, with the addition of Verona from Edinburgh Airport for Winter 25/26 and Winter 26/27. Verona provides fantastic access to the best ski resorts in the Italian Alps, whether you are a beginner or an expert, with several resorts within easy reach. With perfectly timed flights, we are giving skiers access to the best ski resorts across Europe, and we know our new ski services to Verona from Edinburgh Airport, along with those already on sale, will be a huge hit with snow sports enthusiasts.' Jonny Macneal, Head of Aviation at Edinburgh Airport said: "It's in fair Verona where we lay our skis this and next winter, something we're sure our passengers will love! "Making sure we work with our airline partners to provide a varied list of destinations is something we're always keen on so it's great to see add yet more options to its winter schedule." *charges apply Visit
The Star
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Alpine skiing-Hirscher cleared for another World Cup comeback at 36
FILE PHOTO: Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine World Ski Championships - Men's Giant Slalom - Saalbach, Austria - February 14, 2025 Austria's Marcel Hirscher is pictured REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo (Reuters) -Alpine ski great Marcel Hirscher could be on for an Olympic comeback at the age of 36 after being cleared to return to the World Cup as a wildcard following his recovery from a serious knee injury. The 2018 double Olympic gold medallist, and winner of a record eight overall World Cups as an Austrian, last October ended five years of retirement to compete for his mother's country the Netherlands. He suffered a cruciate ligament tear in December and underwent surgery but announced in a video on his Instagram account on Wednesday that, 197 days later, he was ready to go again. "Rehab was going on quite well, and now we are back in athletic training. This is super fun, being back a professional athlete again," he said. "I heard FIS made a decision that I am allowed to take my 17 (unused) starts from last year's season into the upcoming season. So that means I'm ready for another season (of) ski racing. And I think now you can call it a comeback." While Hirscher would have no chance of making the Austrian Olympic team, a superpower in the sport, the Netherlands offers a far easier route to Milan-Cortina 2026 if he can stay clear of injury. He entered only three races last year, with a best result of 23rd in a giant slalom in Soelden, Austria, leaving him 17 unused wildcards. The World Cup allows former top skiers to return as wildcards without having to secure qualifying points. U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn, now 40, is also hoping to ski at the Olympics after returning to the World Cup as a wildcard last season. "In the end, two questions remained: What do I want from life? What does life want from me?" said Hirscher, winner of 67 World Cup races. "Even in difficult moments, my answer never changed: I want to race again." Hirscher, who plans to return to snow training in September, said he also wanted to compete again as an athlete to help his ski equipment company improve their racing skis and boots. The World Cup men's season starts on October 26 with a giant slalom in Soelden. The Olympics start on February 6, with the men's Alpine ski races in the resort of Bormio. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Christian Radnedge)
The Star
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Lindsey Vonn 'feels amazing' as she eyes Olympic comeback at 40
FILE PHOTO: Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine World Ski Championships - Women's Downhill - Saalbach, Austria - February 8, 2025 Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. in action REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lindsey Vonn, the American skier making a bid to get back to the Olympics at age 40, said Wednesday that her body felt better than it did seven years earlier when she last competed at the Games. Vonn said a partial knee replacement last year had helped her overall fitness and enabled her to seek a spot on the U.S. ski team for the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February 2026. "My body feels amazing," Vonn said at an event hosted by U.S. Olympics broadcaster NBCUniversal. "Now that my knee is good again, I don't have any of the other problems," she added. "So my back's great. My body feels good. I feel better than I did in the last Olympics, by a lot actually." Vonn, who boasts 82 World Cup wins and counts one gold among her three Olympic medals, had retired in February 2019. In November 2024, Vonn announced she planned a comeback. She earned a second-place finish in the super-G at the Women's World Cup Finals in March. "I have done everything I wanted to do in my career. This is not something that I ever expected," Vonn said of seeking to compete at the next Olympics. "I'm going in looking to enjoy the experience, looking to be at a place that I love, that I've had a lot of success at," she added. Climate change has prompted concerns about whether the Italian ski town of Cortina will have enough snow during the Games. Vonn said she was not worried about the conditions. "Cortina has historically been so good at making a perfect racetrack, whether it's man-made or natural snow," she said. "No matter what the condition, it will be pristine. I am 100% sure of that." American snowboarder Chloe Kim, who is chasing a third gold medal, also said she was preparing to handle any conditions. "I've competed in blizzards, no snow, too much snow, windy, too warm where the snow gets really slushy and grippy," Kim said. "I've been doing this since I was four years old. Hopefully those skills will get me through." (Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun in Austria are Now Epic; Buy an Epic Pass by May 26 to Ski and Ride at the Lowest Price
Ski and ride resorts in Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun with Epic Pass Epic Passes are on sale now at the lowest price of the year ($1,051) through May 26 BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Less than a week ahead of the May 26 deadline to lock in an Epic Pass for the lowest price of the year, Vail Resorts announced Austrian skiing will be even more Epic with Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun joining the 2025/26 Epic Pass lineup. Salzburg and Munich airports serve as the closest gateways to the resorts, which are nestled in one of the most scenic corners of the Alps spanning the Salzburger Land and Tyrol regions. Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun call to winter sports enthusiasts around the globe with varied terrain and stunning views. More news from Epic Pass will be announced this week. "Expanding access in Austria invites our Pass Holders to discover new destinations, different snow conditions, thrilling terrain and unique alpine villages," said Bill Rock, President of Vail Resorts' Mountain Division. "We are passionate about delivering the Experience of a Lifetime, and ensuring our guests have more opportunities and flexibility to explore a broad range of world-class destinations." In Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun, Epic Pass Holders will now have access to Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and Kitzsteinhorn mountain resorts. Saalbach is one of the largest ski areas in Austria, with more than 165 miles of slopes catering to all skill levels. Saalbach was recently host to the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, welcoming fans and athletes for a celebration of world-class skiing. With more than 60 cozy ski huts, numerous snow parks, a freeride park, toboggan runs and more, the resort is one of the most diverse and best ski areas in the Alps. Kitzsteinhorn is known for its high-altitude glacier that ensures reliable snow and excellent conditions. It is also home to the "Top of Salzburg" which provides year-round vistas at 9,900 feet. "The Epic Pass opens the door to a global ski community – filling us with pride and excitement," said Isabella Dschulnigg-Geissler, CEO of Saalbach Cablecar Company. "It is a strong signal of our ski areas' international appeal and a major milestone for all of us. Together with Zell am See-Kaprun, we are thrilled to take this forward-thinking step." The Epic Pass ($1,051 for adults; $537 for children) and Epic Adaptive Pass ($527 for adults; $270 for children) will include five days of access to Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun. Epic Passes are on sale now at the lowest price of the year through May 26. May 26 is also the last chance to receive two Buddy Tickets (for up to 45% savings on a lift ticket) and six Ski With a Friend Tickets to help Pass Holders share days at their favorite resorts with family and friends. Further, May 26 is the last chance to purchase an Epic Pass with just $49 down. Pay $49 at the time of purchase, with the remainder of the purchase due mid-September. Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun marks the second set of ski resorts in Austria available to Pass Holders, joining Ski Arlberg – the largest connected ski resort in Austria. The Epic Pass offers unmatched access in Europe, in addition to 37 iconic North American mountain resorts, like Whistler Blackcomb, Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Stowe and many more. With Epic Pass, skiers and riders have the flexibility to buy their Pass now and decide later where and when to ski or ride. Visit to compare Pass options and buy a Pass before prices increase May 26. About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia – all available on the company's industry-changing Epic Pass. We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Learn more about our company at or discover our resorts and pass options at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Vail Resorts, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Cision Canada
Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun in Austria are Now Epic; Buy an Epic Pass by May 26 to Ski and Ride at the Lowest Price
Ski and ride resorts in Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun with Epic Pass Epic Passes are on sale now at the lowest price of the year ($1,051 USD) through May 26 BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 21, 2025 /CNW/ -- Less than a week ahead of the May 26 deadline to lock in an Epic Pass for the lowest price of the year, Vail Resorts announced Austrian skiing will be even more Epic with Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun joining the 2025/26 Epic Pass lineup. Salzburg and Munich airports serve as the closest gateways to the resorts, which are nestled in one of the most scenic corners of the Alps spanning the Salzburger Land and Tyrol regions. Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun call to winter sports enthusiasts around the globe with varied terrain and stunning views. More news from Epic Pass will be announced this week. "Expanding access in Austria invites our Pass Holders to discover new destinations, different snow conditions, thrilling terrain and unique alpine villages," said Bill Rock, President of Vail Resorts' Mountain Division. "We are passionate about delivering the Experience of a Lifetime, and ensuring our guests have more opportunities and flexibility to explore a broad range of world-class destinations." In Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun, Epic Pass Holders will now have access to Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and Kitz steinhorn mountain resorts. Saalbach is one of the largest ski areas in Austria, with more than 265 km of slopes catering to all skill levels. Saalbach was recently host to the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, welcoming fans and athletes for a celebration of world-class skiing. With more than 60 cozy ski huts, numerous snow parks, a freeride park, toboggan runs and more, the resort is one of the most diverse and best ski areas in the Alps. Kitzsteinhorn is known for its high-altitude glacier that ensures reliable snow and excellent conditions. It is also home to the "Top of Salzburg" which provides year-round vistas at 3,017 meters. "The Epic Pass opens the door to a global ski community – filling us with pride and excitement," said Isabella Dschulnigg-Geissler, CEO of Saalbach Cablecar Company. "It is a strong signal of our ski areas' international appeal and a major milestone for all of us. Together with Zell am See-Kaprun, we are thrilled to take this forward-thinking step." The Epic Pass ($1,051 USD for adults; $537 USD for children) and Epic Adaptive Pass ($527 USD for adults; $270 USD for children) will include five days of access to Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun. Epic Passes are on sale now at the lowest price of the year through May 26. May 26 is also the last chance to receive two Buddy Tickets (for up to 45% savings on a lift ticket) and six Ski With a Friend Tickets to help Pass Holders share days at their favorite resorts with family and friends. Further, May 26 is the last chance to purchase an Epic Pass with just $49 down. Pay $49 at the time of purchase, with the remainder of the purchase due mid-September. Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun marks the second set of ski resorts in Austria available to Pass Holders, joining Ski Arlberg – the largest connected ski resort in Austria. The Epic Pass offers unmatched access in Europe, in addition to 37 iconic North American mountain resorts, like Whistler Blackcomb, Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Stowe and many more. With Epic Pass, skiers and riders have the flexibility to buy their Pass now and decide later where and when to ski or ride. Visit to compare Pass options and buy a Pass before prices increase May 26. About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia – all available on the company's industry-changing Epic Pass. We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Learn more about our company at or discover our resorts and pass options at
