Cycling through Europe? Golfing at your resort? You’ll want to check with your airline about luggage restrictions, packing instructions and extra costs you might face on your trip. Many items are oversized, and if packed separately will count as excess baggage. There are even limits to how an item can be packed.
For instance: most equipment must be packed in hard shell containers. Golf bags can contain no more than 14 clubs, 12 balls and a single pair of shoes. Skis and boots should be packed together to avoid additional fees. Scuba equipment can be especially tricky as each piece (empty tank, harness, safety vest, etc) are considered individual items.
Your best bet at avoiding hassles and expenses? Find out all you can from your airline, but keep tabs on changing policy. Air Canada, for example, requires passengers to register their sports equipment for travel after January 7, 2008. British Airways banned some sports items in November 2007, causing some confusion as to what was allowed. Information on what items it allows (and will carry for free) can be found on their website.
A little know-how can save you time and spare you hassle at the airport.
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