EasyJet Summer 2020 Flight Release - Are you ready??

It's nearly here!  We've all been waiting for EasyJet to release their Summer 2020 schedules and the official date is Thursday 19th September.  Booking early gives you the best chance at securing the lowest fares which of course means you can spend your golf holiday budget elsewhere and make your money go further.

So, are you ready?

1.  What's my name?
The best way to prepare for booking your flights is to have all of your passenger information ready and correct. It's truly amazing how often we hear - and especially for group bookings - "I've been calling him Dave for years but it turns out that's his middle name, his first name is actually Steven!" or "I've booked someone as Andy, but it should have been Andrew."  Name changes with all airlines incur charges and they can be expensive!  It's annoying and frustrating, especially as no paperwork will have been issued, but it is unavoidable - so be prepared and get the information before you book.

If you have your preferred travel dates in mind you can save no-end of time searching the airlines for different dates and durations.  Many of our clients may already have their hotel and golf booking in place, making the most of our Early Booking Discounts, which means they can grab those low fares as soon as they are released.  Of course, a little flexibility can help as occasionly shifting your dates a day or two can get you even better prices or perhaps your preferred flight times.  Did you know?  If we have your golf holiday booking in place before the flights have been released and then the available flights mean that you need to amend the travel dates; we will amend your booking with us Free of Charge - we're good like that.

Obvious but true.  If you are a brave traveller you might like to grab a bargain flight and figure the rest out later ... but we'd suggest it's better to work the other way around.  Again, knowing your destination will save you time when it comes to securing your flights and despite what many believe, it might not be so easy to find the perfect golf resort within 20 minutes from the obscure airport you've grabbed a £2.99 flight to.

Sadly, hold baggage is no longer included within the flight price unless you are travelling long haul.  In fact, hand luggage may also mean additional charges, and your golf clubs .... well it's been said that it might be cheaper to book them a seat rather than pay the carriage fees.  But, there are ways to save money on your luggage.  Top tip No.1 - If you are taking a short break, then forget your hold luggage - book your golf clubs and pop your shoes and toilettries in the golf bag, then your hand luggage should be plenty enough space for your clothes.  Golf in the Sun only requires shorts and t-shirts surely??  Top tip No.2 many airlines offer your varying weights for your hold luggage, opt for a ligther case for a smaller fee, or if you are travelling as a couple take 1 larger case between you - you don't have to tick the box that allows for a case each!  Plus - booking your flights as early as possible will save you money on the fare .... are you sensing the theme here??

Most airlines require you to check-in online in advance of travel, this requires your passport information and a few minutes of your time.  Of course, we at Premier Golf Holidays will do this all for you as part of your flight inclusive holiday package.  Seats are randomly allocated at the point of check-in - sometimes you can get lucky and be seated next to your companions free of charge.  If you do want to guarantee that your party are seated together then you'll need to pay the charges to reserve your seats, this varies, but if it's important to you then it's worth arranging early.  Another factor to consider is that unless your seats are booked then check-in will only be available fairly close to the date of travel which can be stressful when it comes to accessing and printing your boarding passes in preparation for travel.  So the moral, yet again, is book early!

The best way to get this whole process done with minimal stress and maximum enjoyment - is to use our expertise!  Premier Golf Holidays holds an ATOL license to give you the best protection, and we've been doing this now for many, many years - so make the most of our experience and let us do the hard work.

Call us on 01604 765131 or Email info@premiergolfholidays.com