Cost of Carrying Skis on Flights
The Price of Towing Your Own Gear
A look at the cost of transporting your skis or snowboard this winter by airline:
| Air Canada | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Set of skis, one helmet and one boot bag counts as one piece. No oversize charge applies to skis or snowboards. |
| Air France | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. Excess fees (over 23kg) depend on route. | Ski and snowboard equipment must be placed in an adapted container and confirmed with sales department by phone. |
| Alaska Airlines | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. A fee applies to equipment over 23kg. | Skis and boot bag or snowboard and boot bag constitute one piece of equipment. |
| American Airlines | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Dimensions are limited. Skis/snowboard: 320cm, Boot bag: 114cm (LxWxH). |
| British Airways | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward BA’s (free) baggage allowance. | BA will accept skis and snowboards of all dimensions provided they are packed correctly. |
| Delta Air Lines | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Fees apply if the combined weight of the ski/snowboard and boot bag exceed 23kg. |
| Porter Airlines | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Limited liability release tags (LRT) must be completed and signed. |
| United Airlines | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Overweight fees will apply if heavier than 23kg. |
| US Airways | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | US Airways will accept two ski bags. Ski equipment consists of one pair of skis or a snowboard, one pair of ski boots, one pair of ski poles and one pair of ski bindings. |
| Virgin America | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Ski equipment, including poles and boots, must be enclosed in a container or travel bag. |
| Virgin Atlantic | Ski equipment is transported at no extra charge. | Fees apply if the equipment exceeds 23kg. |
| WestJet | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance (excess fees waived on first piece). | A set comprises helmet, skis or snowboard, boots and poles. |
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