What Are the Costs Associated With Bringing Skis or a Snowboard on a Flight?
By: A.Noton
Submitted: 2009-12-03 13:39:18 | Word Count: 515
What are the Costs associated with Bringing Skis or a Snowboard on a Flight?
Spending your vacation skiing and snowboarding is a fun and exciting break away from the stresses of daily life. When many people travel to a ski resort, they want to take their skis or snowboards with them. Because airlines are now charging fees for a variety of baggage, it is important to know the costs associated with bringing skis or a snowboard on a flight.
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If you decide to bring your equipment with you on your flight, it is important to know the airline’s fees, as they can vary among the various airlines. Most domestic airlines will charge for one piece of baggage for a ski bag and a boot bag. As well, some ski resorts will provide discounts to counter baggage fees so it is important to check with the resort you are staying at to see if they offer any special deals. Such discounts can include reduced lift ticket prices.
Some notable airlines baggage costs for snowboard and ski equipment on include:
Air Canada: Ski equipment counts as part of the free baggage allowance (two bags, up to 23kg). The oversize charge is waived for skis and snowboard and there is no charge for skis and snow boots (if outside the free baggage allowance) when they are carried along with skis/snowboard.
Air Transat: Free (up to 20kg), on top of the complimentary baggage allowance. One can carry one pair skis/boots and poles, or snowboard and pair of snow boots.
West Jet: Baggage allowance is two pieces of checked baggage, up to 23kg each. One can carry one pair skis/boots and poles, or snowboard and pair of snow boots.
WestCoast Air: There is no charge for carrying skis. If the skis do not fit then they will not be carried.
Canadian North: The free baggage allowance is two pieces up to 32kg each.
Northwest Airlines North American Routes: The first bag costs $15, the second $25, and the third $125. On domestic routes, two pieces (ski boot bag and one pair of skis) are charged the bag fee for the first or second checked bag ($15 or $25). International routes are free.
American Airlines: They charge $15 for first checked piece, $25 for second, $100 per piece for third, fourth and fifth, and $200 for sixth checked bag. Ski/board boot bag and one pair of skis/snowboard are charged the checked bag charge for the 1st or 2nd checked bag, $15 or $25.
Continental Airlines: The first ($20) or second bag fee ($30) applies to ski equipment. One item of ski equipment per customer as checked baggage is permitted. Overweight and oversize charges may apply.
When packing your snow boarding equipment, use a snowboard bag and pack either some towels or clothing around it. It is important to make sure the bindings are folded. When packing your ski equipment, also use towels to wrap around the skis.
A ski or snowboard vacation is a great time to relax and have some fun. When preparing your equipment for the flight, make sure you know all of the costs involved.
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