Stag parties can take their skis for free to European destinations

Those heading off to Europe for a ski-themed stag party may be interested to hear that Ryanair is offering to carry equipment for free.

The airline announced today (November 5th) that the first 10,000 passengers to book a flight before midnight on November 11th would get to take their skis or snowboard without the return charge of up to £80.

Those heading to the likes of Grenoble, Turin, Memmingen, Salzburg and Cuneo can take advantage of the special offer.

Ryanair flies from London Stansted, Glasgow Prestwick, Bristol, Birmingham, Dublin and East Midlands airports, among others.

"With great value ski fares starting from just £14.99, our Skis Fly Free promotion guarantees the lowest fares to Europe's best ski resorts," explained Ryanair spokesman Ryan McNamara.

Stag parties staying in the UK could decide to make use of the indoor real snow slopes in Glasgow, Milton Keynes or Castleford, or travel to one of the many dry ski slopes around the nation.