Airline Ski & Snowboard Bag Fees.

Oversize Sporting Equipment Exceptions

Each checked piece of ski & snowboard sporting equipment may exceed our size allowance (not to exceed 115") without incurring an oversize fee. Standard checked baggage service charge and overweight fee (51-100 pounds) apply for each piece checked.

Multiple Sporting Piece Exceptions

Ski & snowboard sporting items allow for multiple pieces to be considered one checked piece. Unless otherwise noted, standard checked baggage charges, overweight fees (51-100 pounds) and oversize (62" - 115") fees apply.

A ski/snowboard bag and a ski/snowboard boot bag are each considered one piece and will result in multiple checked baggage fees when both are checked.

 

Items that exceed the maximum allowable size and/or weight will be subject to applicable oversize and/or overweight charges. Items that are larger than 115 inches and 100 lbs. will not be accepted as checked baggage. Contact a freight forwarder for assistance with these items. Additional items not included in the item description below must not be packed inside the sports case and are subject to overweight and/or oversize charges. All inches are dimensional inches (length + width + height) .

Allowance: One pair of skis/snowboard and one bag containing a pair of ski /board boots only.

Cost: Two pieces - Ski/board boot bag and one pair of skis/snowboard are charged the applicable checked bag charge for the 1st or 2nd checked bag. When in excess, each item will be subject to the baggage charge for a single piece.

Max. Size & Weight:
- Ski/board boot bag up to 50 lbs. and 62 inches.
- One pair of skis/snowboard up to 115 inches.

Additional Info: - Lighters or torches for applying ski wax are considered dangerous goods and are not allowed in checked or carry-on baggage.

Continental accepts one item of ski equipment per customer as checked baggage. Ski equipment must be securely encased in a suitable container. An item of ski equipment consists of:

• 1 snowboard or 1 snowboard bag containing 2 snowboards
• up to 2 pair of snow skis and associated equipment in 1 bag and 1 ski boot bag. (Note: If ski boot bag contains other items in addition to or in place of boots, it will be subject to applicable baggage fees or excess baggage fees.

If applicable, the first ($20) or second bag fee ($30) applies to ski equipment.

Ski equipment in addition to the baggage allowance will be assessed at the excess baggage charge applicable in the market for a single piece.

Ski or boot bags weighing over 50lbs (23kg) that contain other items in addition to or in place of appropriate ski equipment will be subject to the applicable overweight fee.

Ski bags measuring over 62 linear inches (157 cm) that contain other items in addition to or in place of ski equipment will be subject to the applicable oversize charge.

Continental is not liable for damage to water ski/snow ski/snowboard equipment.

Excess Valuation may not be purchased for water ski/snow ski/snowboard equipment.

Ski and snowboard equipment are accepted as checked baggage.

An item of ski or snowboard equipment is defined as:

* One ski/pole bag or one snowboard bag, and
* One boot bag
The combined weight of the ski/snowboard bag and the boot bag may not exceed 50 pounds or excess baggage fees will apply. The outside linear dimensions may exceed 80 inches and no excess baggage fees will apply.

Item: One item which may include skis, ski poles, and ski boots. One pair of boots (in a boot bag) may be checked separately from the ski bag, but still count as one item.

For example:
* One ski bag and one pair of boots = one item
* One piece of luggage, one ski bag and one pair of boots = two items

Allowance Requirements Ski Equipment: One bag which may include skis, ski poles, and ski boots. One pair of boots and items in ski bag may be checked separately and count as one item.

Maximum Size/Weight Requirement:
Excess and overweight charges apply if applicable. Oversize charges do not apply.

Carry-On/Checked Acceptance:
Checked: Yes
Carry-on: Yes; Boots only

Limited Release Required: Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case

Ski and snowboard equipment are not accepted on flights to/from the Dominican Republic.

There is no additional charge for ski and snowboard equipment; however, one item of equipment will count as one of your checked bags.
One item of ski equipment is considered:
* One pair of skis, with one pair of ski boots and one pair of ski poles. (Please note: ski boots, if packed separately from skiing equipment, must be in a ski boot bag to be considered part of the one piece of checked baggage) or
* One snowboard, with one pair of snowboard boots. (Please note: snowboard boots, if packed separately from snowboarding equipment, must be in a snow boot bag to be considered part of the one piece of checked baggage). Also note, customers will be charged an excess baggage fee if the snowboard exceeds our checked baggage weight requirements.

The equipment must be checked in at the ticket counter. All ski or snowboard equipment must be in a sturdy container for protection since we do not provide ski boxes.

Snow skis are accepted when enclosed in a suitable container. Southwest Airlines provides free plastic bags for ski equipment. These bags are used to prevent the various components of ski equipment from becoming separated. The skis will be conditionally accepted unless they are being transported in a hard, plastic case or standard ski bag. Snow ski equipment consists of one pair each of skis, ski poles, and boots. Snowboard equipment includes one snowboard and one pair of boots.

When substituting ski equipment for a free bag, Southwest Airlines allows up to two bags (containing one set of snow skis, ski poles, and ski boots) to count as one item, even if they are packed and tagged separately. (overweight charges may still apply.)

Ski equipment may be accepted as baggage. A release form will also need to be signed by the customer. One unit of ski equipment consists of: One unit of ski equipment consists of:

One pair of skis or one snowboard
One pair of ski poles
One pair of ski bindings
One pair of ski boots

Spirit Airlines will accept double ski bags, however, the maximum allowance per customer is one pair of skis, one pair of ski boots, one pair of ski poles and one pair of ski bindings.

Ski Equipment Allowance/requirements: 1 ski bag, containing 1 pair of skis and poles, plus 1 boot bag, containing boots and bindings only, are allowed in place of one checked bag.

If additional ski equipment is checked, each piece will count as a standard-sized special item, and the associated fee(s) will apply.

Ski Equipment Maximum size/weight: If combined weight of ski bag and boot bag exceed 50 pounds (23 kg), an overweight fee applies.

Snowboard Equipment Allowance/requirements:1 snowboard bag, plus
1 boot bag containing boots and bindings only, are allowed in place of one checked bag.

If additional snowboarding equipment is checked, each piece will count as a standard-sized special item, and the associated fee(s) will apply.

Snowboard Equipment Maximum weight/size:
If combined weight of snowboard bag and boot bag exceeds 50 pounds (23 kg) an overweight fee applies.

Snowboard Equipment Other information:
Boot bag must be separate from the snowboard bag.

Snowboard acceptable length range = 53-72 inches (135-184cm).

Ski equipment may be accepted in the normal baggage allowance in lieu of a piece of baggage. US Airways will accept 2 ski bags, however, 1 item of ski equipment consists of 1 pair of skis or snowboard, 1 pair of ski boots, 1 pair of ski poles and 1 pair of ski bindings.

The passenger must provide acceptable encasement/packaging for the ski equipment, such as fiberglass or cloth bag to protect the ski equipment and to prevent damage to other bags. (US Airways may provide plastic ski bags if available). If the ski equipment is not properly packaged/protected, the customer assumes all risk of damage.

One item of the following will be carried as checked baggage in lieu of another checked bag (62 inches in overall dimensions) under the checked baggage policies as outlined in the Contract of Carriage. Items must be suitably packed in a hard-sided container or in packaging designed to withstand ordinary handling. The following items will be considered acceptable if they fit within the limitations below:

• Ski equipment, subject to the liability requirements. Skis, poles and boots must be enclosed in a container or travel bag — we recommend using a hard-sided container. Boots that are not enclosed in a bag or other container cannot be checked, but can be brought on-board as a carry-on item (following carry-on policies). Virgin America will not be liable for damage to equipment in a soft-sided travel bag.