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Cost of Travelling with Sports Equipment

If you are a keen sportsperson and you are looking to take your bike, skis, fishing rod or other sports equipment on your next trip away you may want to think about the costs different airlines charge for transporting sports equipment and the weight limits they impose, as this may have a big impact on your flight costs. The table below outlines costs associated with transferring equipment for:

General Sports Activities:

Skis and Snowboards
Golf Clubs
Bikes
Sports Guns

Water Sports Activities:

Surfboards and Windsurfers
Scuba/Diving Equipment
Fishing Equipment

Airline	Checked-in Free Baggage Allowance (Short Haul)	Checked-in Free Baggage Allowance (Long Haul)	Skis and Snowboards	Golf Clubs	Bikes	Sports Guns
Aer Lingus	Economy low-fare: £12 per item paid online or £17 per item at the airport. Economy flexifare: fees will apply for the 3rd and subsequent checked bags. Maximum of 20kg of baggage allowed per customer.	Economy low-fare: one bag up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Economy flexifare: two bags under 23kg allowed free of charge Business Class: three bags up to a total of 69kg can be carried free of charge.	15kg. Ski equipment includes one pair of skis, boots and poles per person or one snowboard per person. No charge for passengers travelling in Business Class. £25 per flight if booked online or £33 per flight at check-in desk.	15kg. No charge for passengers travelling in Business Class. £25 per flight if booked online or £33 per flight at check-in desk.	15kg. 40 Euro charge per flight applies. No charge for passengers travelling in Business Class.	Will carry sports guns and ammunition cartridges subject to a list of rules. £32 charge for all flights within Europe but £37 from London Heathrow. Limited to 5kg ammunition.
Air France	Economy: one item up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Economy plus: two items up to 23kg allowed free of charge. First: three items up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	Economy: one item up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Economy plus: two items up to 23kg allowed free of charge. First: three items up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	Can include pair of skis and one pair of poles and one pair of boots OR one board and one pair of boots. Included within your luggage allowance.	You can transport a golf bag weighing up to 23kg free of charge, regardless of how many baggage items you check in.	Included within luggage allowance if packed properly.	Hunting rifles must be unloaded and packed separately from ammunition. Travellers must indicate these items at check-in. This material is included in the baggage allowance. To transport a rifle, customers must hold: a firearms license, to be shown at check-in, the documents necessary for the transport of weapons and ammunition (export/import licenses, authorizations delivered by local and national authorities).
Alitalia	Economy: one item up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Economy plus: two items up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Business: three items up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	Economy: one item up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Economy plus: two items up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Business: three items up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	23kg. £17 for flights to and from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, £33 for flights to and from the Americas, Canada and central Africa.	23kg. £25 for flights to and from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, £50 for flights to and from the Americas, Canada and central Africa.	23kg. £25 for flights to and from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, £50 for flights to and from the Americas, Canada and central Africa.
American Airlines	N/A	Economy: one item up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Business and First: two items up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	One pair of skis and one bag containing a pair of ski boots only. Snowboard and one bag containing a pair of snowboard boots only. £32 extra baggage fee will be charged if the item does not fall within your luggage allowance.	One golf bag containing no more than 14 golf clubs, 12 golf balls and one. £32 extra baggage fee will be charged if the item does not fall within your luggage allowance.	If the bike exceeds 62inches / 157cm then you face a £97 charge.	Firearms of any type are not accepted as checked or carry-on baggage for travel to / from / connecting / transiting through the U.K.
Atlantic Airways	Economy: allowance of 20kg. Economy plus and Business: allowance of 30kg.	Economy: allowance of 20kg. Economy plus and Business: allowance of 30kg.	Charged according to excess baggage costs.	Charged according to excess baggage costs.	Bikes can be included in your free baggage allowance.
Baboo	Economy: allowance of 20kg. Premium Economy: allowance of 30kg. Premium Economy Plus: allowance of 30kg.	Economy: allowance of 20kg. Premium Economy: allowance of 30kg. Premium Economy Plus: allowance of 30kg.	One pair of skis or a snowboard and one pair of ski or snowboard boots free of charge.	Charged according to excess baggage costs.	Charged according to excess baggage costs.
BMI Baby	18kg allowance per person and a maximum of five bags. £12.99 through bmibaby.com, £20 through the call centre and at the airport.	18kg allowance per person and a maximum of five bags. £12.99 through bmibaby.com, £20 through the call centre and at the airport.	Free if within baggage allowance. If in excess of baggage allowance: £30 fixed fee, per item, per sector.	Free if within baggage allowance. If in excess of baggage allowance: £30 fixed fee, per item, per sector.	Free if within baggage allowance. If in excess of baggage allowance: £30 fixed fee, per item, per sector.
British Airways	World Traveller: one bag up to 23kg free. World Traveller Plus: two bags up to 23kg each free. Club World: two bags up to 32kg free. First Club World: three bags up to 32kg free.	World Traveller: one bag up to 23kg free. World Traveller Plus: two bags up to 23kg each free. Club World: two bags up to 32kg free. First Club World: three bags up to 32kg free.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance. Any extra will be charged according to excess baggage rates.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance. Any extra will be charged according to excess baggage rates.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance. Any extra will be charged according to excess baggage rates.
British Midlands	Economy: one item 20kg. Economy Plus: Unlimited pieces, max total weight 20kg. Business: Unlimited pieces, max total weight 30kg.	Economy: Unlimited pieces, max total weight 20kg. Business: Unlimited pieces, max total weight 30kg.	Can include one pair of skis / poles / boots or snowboard and boots. Free for business class passengers if within baggage allowance. Economy passengers will be charged a flat fee of £30.	Can include one pair of golf shoes and one golf bag with clubs. Free for business class passengers if within baggage allowance. Economy passengers will be charged a flat fee of £30.	Free for business class passengers if within baggage allowance. Economy passengers will be charged a flat fee of £30.	£50 handling fee per flight and is subject to specific carriage rules.
Cathay Pacific	All locations except Americas. Economy: Maximum combined weight of 20kg. Business: Maximum combined weight of 30kg. First: Maximum combined weight of 40kg.	Central, North and South Americas. Economy: two bags at 23kg each. Business: two bags at 32kg each. First: two bags at 32kg each.	Can include one pair of skis, one pair of ski poles, one pair of boots, or one snow board, one pair of boots and can be carried as part of free luggage allowance.	Can include one golf bag and one pair of golf shoes and can be carried as part of free luggage allowance.	Can be carried as part of free luggage allowance.	Subject to strict regulations.
Continental Airlines	One item up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	One item up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	Can accept one snowboard or one snowboard bag containing two snowboards or up to two pair of snow skis and associated equipment in one bag and one ski boot bag as part of free baggage allowance.	Can accept one item of golfing equipment per person as part of free baggage allowance.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance.	Accepts one item of shooting equipment per customer as checked baggage as long as airline rules are followed.
Delta Air Lines	One item up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	One item up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	One ski / pole bag or one snowboard bag, and one boot bag is accepted per person and can be included as part of free baggage allowance.	Customers may check one golf bag with a maximum weight of 50lbs included in free baggage allowance.	£129.	Can bring pistols and accessories as checked baggage as long as they are included in one pistol case.
easyJet	Max 20kg per person allowed. £18 per bag.	Max 20kg per person allowed. £18 per bag.	Online and call centre bookings: £18.50 for each sports item per flight. Airport bookings: £26 per item, per flight.	Online and call centre bookings: £18.50 for each sports item per flight. Airport bookings: £26 per item, per flight.	Online and call centre bookings: £18.50 for each sports item per flight. Airport bookings: £26 per item, per flight.	Can be carried subject to strict rules and regulations. 5kg maximum amount of ammunition.
Emirates	Economy: 30kg per person. Business: 40kg per person. First: 50kg per person.	Economy: 30kg per person. Business: 40kg per person. First: 50kg per person.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance but if the item(s) exceed the allowance in any way (length, height, width or weight) then an excess baggage fee will apply.	One set of golf clubs and one pair of golf shoes may be carried in addition to your free baggage allowance, whatever class you fly.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance but if the item(s) exceed the allowance in any way (length, height, width or weight) then an excess baggage fee will apply.
Flybe	Economy: one bag of 20kg costs £10.99. Economy Plus: passengers can carry up to 40kg free.	Economy: one bag of 20kg costs £10.99. Economy Plus: passengers can carry up to 40kg free.	Sports equipment costs from £28 per item, per flight.	Sports equipment costs from £28 per item, per flight.	Sports equipment costs from £28 per item, per flight.	Can be carried subject to strict rules and regulations. £28 per flight.
Iberia	Economy: one item up to 23kg. Business: two items up to 23kg each.	Economy: one item up to 23kg. Economy Plus: two items up to 23kg each. Business: three items up to 23kg each.	Can be carried as part of the baggage allowance.	Can be carried as part of the baggage allowance.	£63 per flight.	£63 per flight.
Japan Airlines	Economy: two items up to 23kg each. First Class: two items up to 32kg each.	Economy: two items up to 23kg each. First Class: two items up to 32kg each.	Can be included in free baggage allowance if it fits the dimensions.	Can be included in free baggage allowance if it fits the dimensions.	Can be included in free baggage allowance if it fits the dimensions.
KLM	Economy: one item up to 23kg. Business: three items up to 23kg each.	Economy: one item up to 23kg. Business: three items up to 23kg each.	Can be carried as free baggage allowance if it is within the dimensions given. Otherwise there will be an excess baggage fee.	Can be carried as free baggage allowance if it is within the dimensions given. Otherwise there will be an excess baggage fee.	Will incur a special fixed fee.	Can be carried as part of the free baggage allowance but strict rules must be followed.
Monarch Airlines	Maximum of 20kg per passenger. Bags are charged per item.	Maximum of 20kg per passenger. Bags are charged per item.	£23.50 per item per sector at airport. £5 discount if booked online.	£23.50 per set per sector at airport. £5 discount if booked online.	£23.50 per item per sector at airport. £5 discount if booked online.	£18.50 each, per sector if booked in advance of travel. £23.50 each, per sector if booked on the day of travel.
Qantas Group	N/A	Economy: 23kg. Business: 30kg. First: 40kg. No restriction on the number of pieces.	Can be carried as part of your checked baggage allowance if it is within the dimensions.	Can be carried as part of your checked baggage allowance and it is exempt from the standard linear dimensions.	Can be carried as part of checked baggage allowance if it is within the dimensions.
Ryanair	Maximum of two bags allowed weighing up to a total of either 15kg or 20kg depending on the fee you choose to pay.	Maximum of two bags allowed weighing up to a total of either 15kg or 20kg depending on the fee you choose to pay.	Online bookings: £40 for each sports item per flight. Call centre and airport bookings: £50 per item, per flight.	Online bookings: £40 for each sports item per flight. Call centre and airport bookings: £50 per item, per flight.	Online bookings: £40 for each sports item per flight. Call centre and airport bookings: £50 per item, per flight.
SAS Group	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Economy Extra: two bags up to 23kg each. Business: two bags up to 32kg each.	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Economy Extra: two bags up to 23kg each. Business: two bags up to 32kg each.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance.
South African Airways	Economy: two pieces weighing 23kg each. Business: two pieces weighing 32kg each. First: two pieces weighing 32kg each.	Economy: two pieces weighing 23kg each. Business: two pieces weighing 32kg each. First: two pieces weighing 32kg each.	An extra 20kg weight will be allocated to accommodate this item.	An extra 20kg weight will be allocated to accommodate this item.	An extra 20kg weight will be allocated to accommodate this item.	An extra 20kg weight will be allocated to accommodate this item subject to correct transportation and safety procedures being followed.
Swiss Air	Economy: Maximum of 20kg per passenger. Business: Maximum of 20kg per passenger. First: Maximum of 20kg per passenger.	Economy: Maximum of 20kg per passenger. Business: Maximum of 20kg per passenger. First: Maximum of 20kg per passenger.	One piece of winter sports baggage per customer can be transported free of charge. Either: one pair of ski boots, one pair of ski sticks and one pair of skis. Or: one snowboards and one pair of snowboard boots.	One set of golfing equipment may be checked in free of charge. This includes: one golf bag, one set of clubs, one set of golf balls and one pair of golf shoes (max 23kg).	£62 flights within Europe. £132 inter-continental flights.	One sporting firearm can be carried as part of free baggage allowance.
United Airlines	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Business: two bags up to 23kg each. First: two bags up to 23kg each.	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Business: two bags up to 23kg each. First: two bags up to 23kg each.	Can be carried as part of checked baggage allowance.	Can be carried as part of checked baggage allowance.	£130 per flight.
US Airways	N/A	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. First: two bags up to 23kg each.	Can be carried as your checked baggage allowance.	Can be carried as your checked baggage allowance.	£65 per flight.	Subject to rules and regulations but can be carried in checked luggage as long as it within the allocated allowance.
Virgin Atlantic	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Premium Economy: two bags up to 23kg each. Upper Class: three bags up to 32kg each.	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Premium Economy: two bags up to 23kg each. Upper Class: three bags up to 32kg each.	Can be carried in addition to checked baggage allowance as long as item does not exceed 23kg.	Can be carried in addition to checked baggage allowance as long as item does not exceed 23kg.	Can be carried in addition to checked baggage allowance as long as item does not exceed 23kg.	Will be carried as part of checked luggage under certain conditions.

Airline	Checked-in Free Baggage Allowance (Short Haul)	Checked-in Free Baggage Allowance (Long Haul)	Surfboards And Windsurf Equipment	Scuba/Diving Equipment	Fishing Equipment
Aer Lingus	Economy low-fare: £12 per item paid online or £17 per item at the airport. Economy flexifare: fees will apply for the 3rd and subsequent checked bags. Maximum of 20kg of baggage allowed per customer.	Economy low-fare: one bag up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Economy flexifare: two bags under 23kg allowed free of charge Business Class: three bags up to a total of 69kg can be carried free of charge.	15kg. No charge for passengers travelling in Business Class. £25 per flight if booked online or £33 per flight at check-in desk. Must not exceed 2.77m or 110inches and must be packed in protective packaging. Windsurf equipment can include one Board, one Boom, one Sail and one Mast per person. £33 per flight.	15kg. This can be carried as part of checked baggage allowance. Any extra will incur an excess baggage fee.	15kg Fishing Equipment includes the Fishing Rod, Case and Tackle Basket. No charge for passengers travelling in Business Class. £25 per flight if booked online or £33 per flight at check-in desk.
Air France	Economy: one item up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Economy plus: two items up to 23kg allowed free of charge. First: three items up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	Economy: one item up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Economy plus: two items up to 23kg allowed free of charge. First: three items up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	If it exceeds 200cm then you face a charge of £59 on flights to and from Europe and £251 on all other flights. Windsurf boards: if it exceeds 200cm then it will cost £59 on flights to and from Europe and £167 on all other flights.	Included within luggage allowance if packed properly.	Will be considered as excess baggage which is subject to a charge.
Alitalia	Economy: one item up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Economy plus: two items up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Business: three items up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	Economy: one item up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Economy plus: two items up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Business: three items up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	23kg. £25 for flights to and from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, £50 for flights to and from the Americas, Canada and central Africa. Charges are higher for items over 250cm.	23kg. £25 for flights to and from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, £50 for flights to and from the Americas, Canada and central Africa.	23kg. £25 for flights to and from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, £50 for flights to and from the Americas, Canada and central Africa.
American Airlines	N/A	Economy: one item up to 23kg allowed free of charge. Business and First: two items up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	Charges of £97 on flights between Europe and US and Canada and £161 on flights between Europe and Caribbean, South America and Central America. Must not exceed dimensions of 80in / 204cm and 32kg / 70lbs. Windsurf equipment: This can include one board, one mast, boom and sail. Charges of: £290 on flights between Europe, US and Canada and £355 on flights between Europe and Caribbean, South America and Central America.	One scuba tank, scuba regulator, tank harness and tank pressure gauge can be carried and will have a £161 charge.	Two rods and one reel contained in a case and one bag with fishing tackle, landing net and fishing boots. £32 extra baggage fee will be charged if the item does not fall within your luggage allowance.
Atlantic Airways	Economy: allowance of 20kg. Economy plus and Business: allowance of 30kg.	Economy: allowance of 20kg. Economy plus and Business: allowance of 30kg.	Charged according to excess baggage costs.	Charged according to excess baggage costs.	Charged according to excess baggage costs.
Baboo	Economy: allowance of 20kg. Premium Economy: allowance of 30kg. Premium Economy Plus: allowance of 30kg.	Economy: allowance of 20kg. Premium Economy: allowance of 30kg. Premium Economy Plus: allowance of 30kg.	Free if within baggage allowance but can be no longer than 200 cm.
BMI Baby	18kg allowance per person and a maximum of five bags. £12.99 through bmibaby.com, £20 through the call centre and at the airport.	18kg allowance per person and a maximum of five bags. £12.99 through bmibaby.com, £20 through the call centre and at the airport.	Free if within baggage allowance. If in excess of baggage allowance: £30 fixed fee, per item, per sector.	Free if within baggage allowance. If in excess of baggage allowance: £30 fixed fee, per item, per sector.	Free if within baggage allowance. If in excess of baggage allowance: £30 fixed fee, per item, per sector.
British Airways	World Traveller: one bag up to 23kg free. World Traveller Plus: two bags up to 23kg each free. Club World: two bags up to 32kg free. First Club World: three bags up to 32kg free.	World Traveller: one bag up to 23kg free. World Traveller Plus: two bags up to 23kg each free. Club World: two bags up to 32kg free. First Club World: three bags up to 32kg free.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance. Any extra will be charged according to excess baggage rates. Will not carry if dimensions exceed 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75ins x 29.5ins x 25.5ins). Windsurf equipment: Cannot accept as checked baggage.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance. Any extra will be charged according to excess baggage rates.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance. Any extra will be charged according to excess baggage rates.
British Midlands	Economy: one item 20kg. Economy Plus: Unlimited pieces, max total weight 20kg. Business: Unlimited pieces, max total weight 30kg.	Economy: Unlimited pieces, max total weight 20kg. Business: Unlimited pieces, max total weight 30kg.	Accepted subject to aircraft hold space. Free for business class passengers if within baggage allowance. Economy passengers will be charged a flat fee of £30.		Can include one tackle box, rucksack or backpack, angler's basket, one rod bag or box. Free for business class passengers if within baggage allowance. Economy passengers will be charged a flat fee of £30.
Cathay Pacific	All locations except Americas. Economy: Maximum combined weight of 20kg. Business: Maximum combined weight of 30kg. First: Maximum combined weight of 40kg.	Central, North and South Americas. Economy: two bags at 23kg each. Business: two bags at 32kg each. First: two bags at 32kg each.	If the board is under 277cm then it is charged at the applicable rate of 5kg (11lbs) of excess baggage. If it is over 277cm then it is charged at the applicable rate of 8kg (17.6lbs) of excess baggage.	Excess baggage fees will apply.	Excess baggage fees will apply.
Continental Airlines	One item up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	One item up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	One surfboard will cost £65 per flight. Windsurfing equipment will cost £103 per flight per item.	Can accept one dive bag containing equipment used in the scuba-diving sport as part of free baggage allowance. Any extra equipment will be charged according to excess baggage fees.	Can accept one item of fishing equipment per person as part of free baggage allowance.
Delta Air Lines	One item up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	One item up to 23kg allowed free of charge.	£129 per flight.	Can accept dive bags containing scuba equipment other than an empty dive tank as checked baggage provided the weight does not exceed 68kg and is not greater than 203cm, for a fee of £129.	Fishing poles up to 120 linear inches (305cm) are accepted as checked baggage as long as they are contained safely.
easyJet	Max 20kg per person allowed. £18 per bag.	Max 20kg per person allowed. £18 per bag.	Online and call centre bookings: £18.50 for each sports item per flight. Airport bookings: £26 per item, per flight.	Online and call centre bookings: £18.50 for each sports item per flight. Airport bookings: £26 per item, per flight.	Online and call centre bookings: £18.50 for each sports item per flight. Airport bookings: £26 per item, per flight.
Emirates	Economy: 30kg per person. Business: 40kg per person. First: 50kg per person.	Economy: 30kg per person. Business: 40kg per person. First: 50kg per person.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance but if the item(s) exceed the allowance in any way (length, height, width or weight) then an excess baggage fee will apply.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance but if the item(s) exceed the allowance in any way (length, height, width or weight) then an excess baggage fee will apply.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance but if the item(s) exceed the allowance in any way (length, height, width or weight) then an excess baggage fee will apply.
Flybe	Economy: one bag of 20kg costs £10.99. Economy Plus: passengers can carry up to 40kg free.	Economy: one bag of 20kg costs £10.99. Economy Plus: passengers can carry up to 40kg free.	Sports equipment costs from £28 per item, per flight.	Sports equipment costs from £28 per item, per flight.	Sports equipment costs from £28 per item, per flight.
Iberia	Economy: one item up to 23kg. Business: two items up to 23kg each.	Economy: one item up to 23kg. Economy Plus: two items up to 23kg each. Business: three items up to 23kg each.	£126 per flight.	£63 per flight.	Can be carried as part of the baggage allowance.
Japan Airlines	Economy: two items up to 23kg each. First Class: two items up to 32kg each.	Economy: two items up to 23kg each. First Class: two items up to 32kg each.	Can be included in free baggage allowance if it fits the dimensions.	Can be included in free baggage allowance if it fits the dimensions.	Can be included in free baggage allowance if it fits the dimensions.
KLM	Economy: one item up to 23kg. Business: three items up to 23kg each.	Economy: one item up to 23kg. Business: three items up to 23kg each.	If under 200cm and 23kg then it will be carried as part of your free baggage allowance. Otherwise there will be excess baggage fees.	Can be carried as free baggage allowance if it is within the dimensions given. Otherwise there will be an excess baggage fee.	Can be carried as free baggage allowance if it is within the dimensions given. Otherwise there will be an excess baggage fee.
Monarch Airlines	Maximum of 20kg per passenger. Bags are charged per item.	Maximum of 20kg per passenger. Bags are charged per item.	£23.50 per item per sector at airport. £5 discount if booked online. Windsurf equipment: £35 per item per sector. Only payable at airport.	£23.50 per item per sector at airport. £5 discount if booked online.	Will be treated as normal baggage allowance but if it exceeds the dimensions then there is an excess baggage charge.
Quantas Group	N/A	Economy: 23kg. Business: 30kg. First: 40kg. No restriction on the number of pieces.	Subject to a freight charge.	Can be carried as part of checked baggage allowance if it is within the dimensions.	Can be carried as part of checked baggage allowance if it is within the dimensions.
Ryanair	Maximum of two bags allowed weighing up to a total of either 15kg or 20kg depending on the fee you choose to pay.	Maximum of two bags allowed weighing up to a total of either 15kg or 20kg depending on the fee you choose to pay.	Online bookings: £40 for each sports item per flight. Call centre and airport bookings: £50 per item, per flight.	Online bookings: £40 for each sports item per flight. Call centre and airport bookings: £50 per item, per flight.	Online bookings: £40 for each sports item per flight. Call centre and airport bookings: £50 per item, per flight.
SAS Group	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Economy Extra: two bags up to 23kg each. Business: two bags up to 32kg each.	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Economy Extra: two bags up to 23kg each. Business: two bags up to 32kg each.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance.
South African Airways	Economy: two pieces weighing 23kg each. Business: two pieces weighing 32kg each. First: two pieces weighing 32kg each.	Economy: two pieces weighing 23kg each. Business: two pieces weighing 32kg each. First: two pieces weighing 32kg each.	Subject to a freight charge.	An extra 20kg weight will be allocated to accommodate this item.	An extra 20kg weight will be allocated to accommodate this item.
Swiss Air	Economy: Maximum of 20kg per passenger. Business: Maximum of 20kg per passenger. First: Maximum of 20kg per passenger.	Economy: Maximum of 20kg per passenger. Business: Maximum of 20kg per passenger. First: Maximum of 20kg per passenger.	Surfboard: £62 flights within Europe. £132 inter-continental flights. Windsurf: £132 flights within Europe. £264 inter-continental flights.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance.	Can be carried as part of free baggage allowance.
United Airlines	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Business: two bags up to 23kg each. First: two bags up to 23kg each.	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Business: two bags up to 23kg each. First: two bags up to 23kg each.	£130 per flight.	£130 per flight.	Can be carried as part of checked baggage allowance.
US Airways	N/A	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. First: two bags up to 23kg each.	£65 per flight.	£65 per flight.	Can be carried as checked baggage allowance.
Virgin Atlantic	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Premium Economy: two bags up to 23kg each. Upper Class: three bags up to 32kg each.	Economy: one bag up to 23kg. Premium Economy: two bags up to 23kg each. Upper Class: three bags up to 32kg each.	Can be carried in addition to checked baggage allowance as long as item does not exceed 23kg.	Can be carried in addition to checked baggage allowance as long as item does not exceed 23kg.	Can be carried in addition to checked baggage allowance as long as item does not exceed 23kg.

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