Airline Ski & Snowboard Bag Fees.

If checked in separately, each item within the sports equipment category is considered a piece of baggage that counts towards your checked baggage allowance and is subject to all the rules and restrictions that apply to checked baggage. An excess piece fee will be collected at the airport for each piece that exceeds the free baggage allowance on an Air Canada or Air Canada Jazz flight.

Each of the following is considered an individual item when packed separately: one pair of skis (snow or water), one snowboard, one set of poles, one pair of boots, one pair of skates, or a single slalom.

Skis and poles or snowboard must be packaged in a rigid and/or hardshell container specifically designed for shipping. Two pairs of skis packed together are counted as two items.

Passengers are asked to pre-register all sports equipment (by checking the "Travelling with sports equipment" box after entering your name and seat preference) at the time of booking or by calling Air Canada Call Center. By registering sports equipment prior to check-in, passengers will benefit from applicable waivers on:

The oversize fee for skis, snowboards; and the excess piece fee(s) for ski and snow boots (when carried along with skis or snowboard)

Customers who elect not to register their sporting equipment will be subject to all applicable excess piece and oversize fees when checking in at the airport on the day of departure.

Selected sporting equipment may be a part of the free baggage allowance when checked in lieu of the first piece of luggage acceptable under this allowance.

Skiing equipment - one (1) pair of skis, one (1) set of poles and one (1) pair of boots.

Snowboarding equipment - One (1) snow board will be accepted when packed in a case designed to prevent damage to snow boards. The snow board will be accepted only upon completion of a Limited Release Tag.

Note: If the above listed equipment is in addition to the free baggage allowance, an excess baggage charge of $69 per piece must be assessed.

Unless otherwise specified, one piece of sporting equipment may be checked in lieu of one piece of luggage, as long as it is packaged in a suitable container, and is less than 50 lbs and 62 linear inches. Sporting equipment checked in addition to the free baggage allowance is charged an excess fee. Items over 115 linear inches or 100 lbs will not be accepted as checked baggage. There is a fee charged in all situations for some equipment.

To be packaged in a proper soft or hard ski/snowboard bag. Ski equipment may exceed 62 linear inches, but must be no more than 115 linear inches.

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.

Allowance: One pair of skis and one bag containing a pair of ski boots only

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

Max. Size & Weight: Ski boot bag up to 50 lbs. and 62 inches and one pair of skis

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 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.

If applicable, the second bag fee ($25) 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 boot bags measuring over 62 linear inches (157 cm) that contain other items in addition to or in place of ski boots will be subject to the applicable overweight 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.

One item of ski or snowboard equipment is accepted as part of your free checked baggage allowance.

One 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 50lbs or excess baggage charges will apply. The maximum outside linear dimensions may exceed 80 inches, and no excess size charges apply.

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.

Cost: Free - in place of one FBA. One bag + ski bag + boots = Free
For tickets purchased on or after June 10, 2008.
One bag + ski bag + boots = 25 USD
Two bags + ski bag + boots = USD 50 (excess baggage)

Maximum Size/Weight Requirement:
Checked: Yes
Carry-on: Yes; Boots only

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

Northwest accepts one item of skiing/snowboarding equipment in lieu of one piece of luggage included in the free luggage allowance. Skiing/snowboarding equipment is accepted as checked luggage only. An item of ski equipment is defined as one of the following:

* One (1) ski bag containing up to two (2) pairs of skis and one (1) boot bag
* One (1) snowboard
* One (1) snowboard bag containing up to two (2) snowboards

Additional ski and boot bags will be subject to normal excess charges. Northwest recommends hard-shell cases when checking your ski equipment.

International Travel:

* Additional ski and boot bags or equipment that does not fit within the free luggage allowance guidelines will be subject to a rate of $50.00 per bag.

Domestic Travel:

* If combined weight of ski bag and boot bag exceed 50 pounds (23 kg) an overweight fee of $50.00 applies.
* Luggage allowance fees apply for each piece of checked ski/snowboard equipment.

Northwest does not accept liability for loss, damage, or delay of skiing/snowboarding equipment. Excess valuation insurance may not be purchased for transport of skiing/snowboarding equipment.

The following items may be checked at no charge (unless a charge is specified), and will count toward the two-piece free baggage allowance for each fare-paying passenger. Overweight and/or oversize charges may apply.

Snow or water 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. Water-ski equipment includes one pair of skis and one life preserver or vest. 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.)

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.

Snow and water skiing equipment

Allowance/Requirements
1 ski bag, containing 1 pair of skis and poles, plus 1 boot bag, containing boots and binding only, is allowed in place of one checked baggage. If additional ski equipment is checked, a standard-sized special item fee will apply.

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

Snowboarding equipment

Allowance/Requirements
1 snowboard bag, plus 1 boot bag, containing boots and binding only, is allowed in place of one checked baggage. If additional snowboard equipment is checked, a standard-sized special item fee will apply.

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

Other information:
Boot bag must be separate. Snowboard acceptable length range = 53-72in./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.

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.