Chivs Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 (edited) I have put together a bit of an intinerary for a quick trip to Eskilstuna for the Swedish GP on May 14th. This will include the following leaving the Cov area around 5.30am flying at 8.35 from Stanstead arriving 11.40 GP on the saturday night, staying at the stadium till late-ish, before making way back to the airport for our 6.40am flight back to stanstead arriving 07.40. back in cov area 10 ish. approximate cost at the moment is around £110 each, including contribution to petrol from cov to stanstead, return flight, car hire and petrol in sweden, and ticket to stadium. Obviously if people wanted to meet us at Stanstead, then that isnt a problem. No hotel is included, as we will be having maybe an hour or two kip in the car at the airport or even on a bench or the floor (as I have been known to do in the past ). If you are interested, please post on this thread and I will answer any questions i can. Only downside is the possibility of a rain-off - but that is the chance you take! Could be a good forum get together!! Edited December 17, 2004 by Chivs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 I have put together a bit of an intinerary for a quick trip to Eskilstuna for the Swedish GP on May 14th. This will include the following leaving the Cov area around 5.30am flying at 8.35 from Stanstead arriving 11.40 GP on the saturday night, staying at the stadium till late-ish, before making way back to the airport for our 6.40am flight back to stanstead arriving 07.40. back in cov area 10 ish. approximate cost at the moment is around £110 each, including contribution to petrol from cov to stanstead, return flight, car hire and petrol in sweden, and ticket to stadium. Obviously if people wanted to meet us at Stanstead, then that isnt a problem. No hotel is included, as we will be having maybe an hour or two kip in the car at the airport or even on a bench or the floor (as I have been known to do in the past ). If you are interested, please post on this thread and I will answer any questions i can. Only downside is the possibility of a rain-off - but that is the chance you take! Could be a good forum get together!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Just a word of warning. be very,very careful before you produce or advertise in any way..including the internet.. any inclusive holiday overseas using flights if you do NOt have an ATOL licence. Any 2 parts of flight/transfer..inc car hire../hotel constitutes a package. Any such construction is now totally illegal and punishable by inprisonment. I am not beinga killjoy, by all means do what you want, but before you attempt this just remember these words of advice. Trading Standards take a very, very dim view as it is open to abuse from many factors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirmatty Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 looks like ya b enjoying ya xmas turkey behind bars chivs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 looks like ya b enjoying ya xmas turkey behind bars chivs <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For the heinous crime of asking if any of his friends want to join him in a trip abroad ! HenryW I guess we must sort our trips out separately from here on in or jail it will be. Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Maybe you think that this is a joke situation.As someone who is involved in the law I can tell you it is far from that !! Last month a similar situation occured with a guy who was organising a group of footie fans to a UEFA match. He got together 20 persons and then scarpered with the dosh. Imagine 20 people on an internet organised group going to WROCLAW GP on AIR POLONIA. Money paid,Airline goes bust. Who pays the refund ?? I can tell you that Trading standards are currently looking at Overseas coach holidays organised by "certain" clubs,footie,rugby,motor racing etc.etc. There is apparently absolutely no bonding whatsoever and the "men with clip boards" are none to impressed. In their opinion such a holiday constitutes "a package" even though it's by coach, As such it must be bonded or it is illegal.It will not be too long before they start banging on the doors of Supporters clubs First offence is £5000 fine..second offence is a suspended sentence. If you have any doubts ask your local Trading Standards or Travel Agent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 (edited) Surely it is no different from arranging with friends to go on a holiday together, something I have done numerous times (ok in this country only). Think this sort of thing is attractive as the cost is affordable, friends get together to reduce the costs, I know its about the only way I could ever afford to get to an overseas GP and be in the company of others. I can understand the problem with airlines going bust and insurance, but these things happen, its not as if he is offering the same thing as a holiday company just some friends combining their efforts to make it more cost effective, be able to go to the GP and get back all in a decent time...I know that if I do go to any GP's next year, it will have to be on the quick as I have a family and work to go to, no leaving on a Thursday or Friday and coming back on the Monday for me. Edited December 23, 2004 by crazysue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Of course just doing just that causes no problems. it is just when any individual or organsisation advertises in any way something taht could be deemed as an organised package Doing your own thing between friends is no problem and is exactly the correct way to do it. It is when bookings/individuals are "solicitation" for want of a better word occurs. You simply would not believe what a minefield this is. Try going along to any Airline...including the "cheapos" with a group asking for seats. It was just meant as advice to help any well meaning soul who possibly did not realsie what a risk they were taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted December 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Spiegal i appreciate your advice and thank you for your assistance. Ive just asked if anyone wants to come to a GP for as cheap as we can get there in a weekend - a bit like a no frills weekend. if the mods want to delete the thread, then thats not a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Davis Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Chivs - I will be in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarabanko Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Hi! Now the entre fees are disclosed for the Gp in Eskilstuna The price for mainstand are: 500 SEK about 38,01 GBP in todays rates Backstraight: 400 SEK about 30,41 GBP in todays rate Stand: 300 SEK about 22,81 GBP in todays rate GP INFO - HOTEL BOOKING http://www.konferensservice.eskilstuna.se/...?ID=410&tree=11 $55$410$ You can also book your tickets through wwww.ticnet.se But not yet, cheek out the site in February! Cheers Mikael Johnsson Eskilstuna Sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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