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Airline Ski Luggage Charges
7 February 2020
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If you're flying to your favourite resort this winter then paying to take your own ski and snowboard luggage is a necessary evil on some airlines. We've done some research to save you time and produced a handy list for those sneaky little extra costs from 17 of the most popular airlines.
We found that most airlines will make some charge for two pieces of luggage. In the case of EasyJet you will pay for your sports equipment and luggage bag, but in the case of Swiss, Lufthansa and a few others your sports equipment is free, so if you can fit all your clothing into the same bag then you’ll pay nothing for luggage!
Click any of the airlines below to find out what charges might apply to your ski or snowboard equipment.*
Aer Lingus
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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No (except for flights to North America)
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What is the carriage fee?
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Sports equipment fee €50 paid at airport (€40 when paid online) |
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Baggage allowances
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Check in baggage must be bought in addition to air fare. Fees start from €50 at airport.
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of poles, 1 pair of boots) OR snowboard bag (1 snowboard)
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max weight 23kg
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Air France
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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Yes (except for Light and Basic fare tickets)
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What is the carriage fee?
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No ski fee. For Light and Basic fare tickets additional baggage needs to be purchased instead.
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Baggage allowances
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Standard ticket: 1 x free hold luggage. Mini price ticket: 1st checked baggage item €30.
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of poles) and 1 boot bag OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard) and 1 boot bag.
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max length 300cm and max weight 23kg.
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Additional Info
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Transporting an avalanche airbag requires approval in advance from the customer service department.
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Alitalia
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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No
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What is the carriage fee?
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Domestic & international flights €35 online, €45 at airport.
Intercontinental flights €70 online, €90 at airport
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Baggage allowances
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Standard ticket: 1 x free hold luggage. Extra bag costs €85.
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What can be carried?
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Skis with bindings, snowshoes, snow boots and a helmet or snowboard, bindings and boots and helmet or a complete set of snow kite equipment.
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max weight 23kg.
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Additional Info
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Transporting an avalanche airbag requires approval in advance from the customer service department.
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American Airlines
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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Yes
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What is the carriage fee?
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N/A
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Baggage allowances
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Standard ticket: 1 x free hold luggage. 1 x second bag costs £65.
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis) and 1 boot bag OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard) and 1 boot bag.
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max length 320cm, max weight 23kg in. Boot bag max 114cm (total dimensions)
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Additional Info
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Transporting an avalanche airbag requires approval in advance from the customer service department.
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British Airways
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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Yes
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What is the carriage fee?
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N/A
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Baggage allowances
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Standard ticket: 1 x free hold luggage. Extra bag costs £65 if bought at airport. Purchase online for discount.
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of poles) OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard)
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Packed in a recognised ski/board bag, max length 190cm, max weight 23kg.
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Additional Info
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Pack boots separately from skis/ snowboard - either within free allowance or purchase additional bag.
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EasyJet
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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No
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What is the carriage fee?
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Sports equipment fee, £37 online £47 small at the airport for one item of Small Sports Equipment (1 item = 1 ski/board bag)
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Baggage allowances
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Check in baggage must be bought in addition to air fare. Fees start from £40 at airport. Purchase online for discount
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of boots, 1 pair of poles) OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard, 1 pair of boots)
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max weight 20kg.
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Finnair
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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Yes
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What is the carriage fee?
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N/A
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Baggage allowances
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Standard ticket: 1 x free hold luggage. Extra bag costs from €40 when bought at airport. Purchase online for discount
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of poles) OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard)
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max length 220cm, max weight 23kg.
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Flybe
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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No
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What is the carriage fee?
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Sports equipment fee (exceptional baggage) £30. Due to limited space, pre-book through customer services.
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Baggage allowances
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Check in baggage must be bought in addition to air fare. Fees start from £40 at airport. Purchase online for discount.
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What can be carried?
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Not specified, contact customer services for information.
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max weight 20kg. Max Length - Q400 aircraft 167cm, E195/E175 aircraft 250cm.
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Iberia
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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Yes (long haul only)
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What is the carriage fee?
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€45 short and medium haul
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Baggage allowances
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Standard ticket: 1 x free hold luggage. Extra bag costs €60 when bought at airport. Purchase online for discount.
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of poles, 1 pair of boots) OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard, 1 pair of boots)
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max weight 23kg.
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Additional Info
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Not all airports allow additional baggage to be purchased so check in advance. (Although buying online will be cheaper)
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KLM
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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Yes
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What is the carriage fee?
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N/A
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Baggage allowances
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Check in baggage must be bought in addition to air fare. Fees start from €30 at airport. Purchase online for discount.
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of poles, 1 pair of boots) OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard, 1 pair of boots)
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max weight 23kg. Max length 300cm.
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Additional Info
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Avalanche rescue packs must be reserved for transportation in advance via telephone.
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Lufthansa
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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Yes (apart from economy class light fare)
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What is the carriage fee?
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N/A
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Baggage allowances
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Standard ticket: 1 x free hold luggage. Sports equipment booked as extra baggage costs €50
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of poles, 1 helmet) and 1 boot bag OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard, 1 helmet) and 1 boot bag
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max weight 23kg, max length 200cm.
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Norwegian Air
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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No
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What is the carriage fee?
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Sports equipment fee, prices from £30-35. £40 -£60 at airport.
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Baggage allowances
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Check in baggage must be bought in addition to air fare, prices vary. Purchase online for discount.
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What can be carried?
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Not specified (bags must only contain the relevant sporting equipment)
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max dimensions 250cm x 79cm x 112cm (LxHxW), Max weight 20kg.
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Ryanair
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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No
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What is the carriage fee?
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Sports equipment fee £45 paid at time of booking (£50 when paid post booking/at the airport)
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Baggage allowances
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Check in baggage must be bought in addition to air fare. Fees start from £30 from airport. Purchase online for discount.
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What can be carried?
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Not specified, contact customer services for information.
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max weight 20kg.
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Additional Info
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Pack boots separately from skis/ snowboard - either within free allowance or purchase additional bag.
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SAS
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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Yes (unless on Go light ticket)
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What is the carriage fee?
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N/A (£25 Go light ticket)
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Baggage allowances
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Standard ticket: 1 x free hold luggage. Extra bag costs €66 when bought at airport. Purchase online for discount
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of poles, 1 helmet) and 1 boot bag OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard, 1 helmet) and 1 boot bag
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max weight 23kg.
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Additional Info
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Carriage of skis and snowboard equipment must be requested and approved in advance.
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Swiss Air
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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Yes
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What is the carriage fee?
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N/A
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Baggage allowances
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Standard ticket: 1 x free hold luggage. Extra bag fees start from €75.
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of poles, 1 pair of boots, 1 helmet) OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard, 1 pair of boots, 1 helmet)
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max weight 23kg.
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Additional Info
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Helmets can be carried in a separate bag.
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Virgin Atlantic
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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Yes
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What is the carriage fee?
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N/A
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Baggage allowances
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Standard ticket: 1 x free hold luggage, plus 1 x free set of ski or snowboard gear
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of poles, 1 pair of boots, 1 helmet) OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard, 1 pair of boots, 1 helmet)
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Max weight 23kg.
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W!zz Air
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Can ski equipment be carried as part of normal allowance?
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No
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What is the carriage fee?
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From 40 Euro per flight - book online for discount
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Baggage allowances
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Standard ticket: 1 x free hold luggage. Extra bag costs £65 if bought at airport. Purchase online for discount.
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What can be carried?
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Ski bag (1 pair of skis, 1 pair of poles) OR Snowboard bag (1 snowboard)
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Maximum Luggage Dimensions
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Packed in a recognised ski/board bag, max length 190cm, max weight 23kg.
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Additional Info
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Pack boots separately from skis/ snowboard - either within free allowance or purchase additional bag.
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*This table should be used as a guide only. It is highly recommended to double check with your airline before you fly as ticket type, destination and season will affect baggage allowances, weight limits and excess costs. Most fees are per one-way flight, per passenger and per item. The information on the table is based upon a passenger flying with a standard (economy ticket) from the UK to Europe and is correct as of February 2020.
