Q&A

How much does it cost to bring skis on a plane?

How much does it cost to bring skis on a plane?

As long as the boot bag does not weigh more than 25 pounds, the skis/snowboard and boot bag will count as one checked item. Checked items usually cost between $30 and $50, depending when during the booking process you elected to check baggage.

Are skis free on Swiss Air?

Being the skier’s airline of choice we are happy to transport your first pair of skis (and poles), snowboard and boots free of charge in addition to your standard free baggage allowance (23kg per person in Economy Class and 32kg per person in Business Class).

Do skis count as checked baggage?

Items must be in a travel case that does not exceed 300 centimeters or 118 inches in length. Ski or snowboard boots can be packed in a separate bag and are considered as one standard checked baggage item and their transport is included at no extra charge in the baggage allowance.

Can you carry on skis on a plane?

Skis and ski poles are not allowed as airplane carry-ons, but the Transportation Security Administration does allow them as checked luggage items. Your ski bag will also count as part of your baggage allowance with the airline, so it’s important to pack as compactly as possible to avoid additional fees.

Can I pack clothes in my ski bag?

The bigger ski bag allows you to pack bulky items like outerwear, gloves, and clothes. Most skiers at evo will travel with only their ski bag and a backpack, fitting all of their clothes in a big double bag is not only more efficient, but it also provides additional padding for your gear.

Can I take ski boots as hand luggage?

You are allowed to take ski boots in hand baggage. If you are wearing your boots they will need to be removed and scanned at the x-ray point. If you take ski boots in hand baggage they must not exceed the weight restriction for hand baggage from your Airline.

How much does a ski bag weigh?

A boot bag on its own is subject to normal baggage fees. Ski and boot bags must be less than 50 lbs. to avoid overweight charges. Service charges apply whenever bags are checked and are determined by the marketing carrier. Ski equipment in addition to the baggage allowance will be assessed at the excess baggage charge.

Can I check in a bike on plane?

Bicycles may be carried as checked baggage or cargo. They must be properly packed in a strong purpose-made cardboard box.

How heavy can ski bags be?

Total weight of ski bag and regular bag combined must not exceed ~70 pounds (32 kg). On domestic flights, the ski equipment must not exceed ~26 pounds (12 kg).

How do I protect my skis when flying?

How do I secure my equipment when flying with skis? You can’t just show up to the airport with a loose set of skis and poles. You’ll need to purchase a travel bag (in advance) designed for skis, snowboards or boots. Ski bags range from a basic zip-up bag to contain them, to padded or hard bags that also protect them.

Do ski boots count as a carry on?

Many airlines’ ski and snowboard baggage policies will check a ski or snowboard bag AND a boot bag as one checked bag. If you are going to carry your ski or snowboard boots on, we recommend taking them off of your backpack when on the airplane, so you don’t hit any seated passengers on your way down the aisle.

Can ski boots be carried as hand luggage?

This airline counts ski equipment as one piece of luggage within your regular baggage allowance. A single boot bag will be permitted and is even counted as part of the ski equipment as long as it carries just the boots.

How big do you have to be to get free baggage on Swiss Airlines?

If the number of items of free baggage is exceeded, there will be a charge for every additional item of baggage. SWISS does not accept any items of baggage weighing more than 32 kg and exceeding a total size (width + height + depth) of 292 cm. Additional information about excess baggage.

Can you take golf equipment on Swiss Airlines?

For SWISS Golf Traveller members, the carriage of golf equipment is complimentary in addition to the free baggage allowance on all flights operated by SWISS, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines, as well as SWISS code share connections from TAP Air Portugal (important: flight numbers with LX).

Where can I get Swiss pass luggage from?

An Express Service (same day delivery for flights arriving by 1145 – extra fee of CHF30 irrespective of the number of bags) is available via Zurich Airport to destinations of Arosa, Basel SBB, Bern, Brig, Chur Davos Platz, Grindelwald, Gstaad, Interlaken Ost, Klosters, Lausanne, Luzern, Murren, St Moritz, Wengen, Zermatt and Zurich HB.

Do you have to pay for ski equipment?

The first ski/snow equipment is free of charge in addition to the standard free baggage allowance on all LX operated flights (including wetlease). The fee only applies if it exceeds the free baggage allowance in weight and/or number of pieces.