I wonder how long it will take them to get their money.........Would those taken off be able to claim hotel accomadation, food, the €250 and clothing allowance for the period until they go their luggage? And telephone calls?
The other issue is that the clothing allowance is unlikely to cover ski gear - so those going on a ski holiday had the choice to either pay out for appropriate kit and lose money, or lose out on skiing. Given that replacing ski clothing could easily run into £500 or more (jacket, ski pants, thermals etc). Far more expensive than a beach holiday. Is the airline obliged to cover this?
And if the allowance is at a set amount the passenger has a conundrum to solve. Replace the gear, but don't be fully reimbursed, but get to ski. Or don't replace it, don't get any money back (nothing to reimburse) and miss out on skiing.