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Airlines charges for ski baggage

With a great start to the ski season and airlines adding more flights to ski destinations, it is worth while considering the hidden costs of excess baggage charges for oversized luggage if taking your own ski equipment. At Airport Parking and Hotels, we've compiled data from 16 leading airlines flying from the UK, so skiers and snowboards can see these charges at a glance in the comparison table below.

Airline

Ski equipment allowance

Equipment allowed per person

Baggage weight limit per item

Excess Baggage costs

Air France/KLM

Included in the baggage allowance on certain flights

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag.

20kg

More than 23kg but less than 32kg there is a flat fee of €40 (approx £28)

Alitalia

Included in the baggage allowance

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

20kg

Charges of up to €75 (approx £50) can be incurred, depending on weight and destination

American Airlines

Included in the baggage allowance

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

23kg

Local excess fees apply

BMI

No, there is a £15 charge for equipment if passenger is travelling in economy.

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

20kg

If equipment is over 20kg there will be an additional charge of £15

British Airways

Included in the baggage allowance

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

23kg

From November 2008, there will be a flat rate of £25 for baggage weighting over 23kg

Continental

Yes, one item of ski equipment per customer as checked baggage. If applicable, the second bag fee £15 applies.

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

23kg (per bag, two per person)

Ski equipment over 23kg will cost £18

Delta

Included in the baggage allowance

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

22.5kg

Excess charge of $50 (approx £25)

Easyjet

No, there is an additional £16.50 (pre-paid) or £23 (paid at airport) for ski equipment each way.

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

Passengers can pay for up to 50kg, however each piece cannot be in excess of 32kg

Excess baggage charged at £5 a kilo

Emirates

Included in the baggage allowance

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

20kg

3kg excess given free with ski equipment. Over 23kg will be charged at local rate.

Flybe

No, must be booked in advance there is a charge of £20 each way

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

23kg

Local excess fees apply

Iberia

Included in the baggage allowance

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

20kg

Local excess fees apply

Lufthansa Group

No, charge €40 for up to 15kg

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

23kg

Excess ski equipment is charged 33% of excess baggage fee

Ryanair

No, £15.50 (online) or £20.50 (airport) on top

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

15kg

If over 32kg excess is charged at local rate

SAS Group

Included in the baggage allowance

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot

bag

20kg

Ski equipment excess baggage charge of 3kg applies

United

Yes, however one set of equipment allowed in lieu of one piece of baggage

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

23kg (per bag, two per person)

Local excess fees apply

US Airways

Yes, however one set of equipment allowed in lieu of one piece of baggage

One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag

23kg (per bag, two per person)

Local excess fees apply

Note: One pair of skis & poles/ snowboard and one boot bag for all airlines.

Key findings

  • BMI, Easyjet, Lufthansa and Ryanair exclude ski kit from the baggage allowance.
  • Easyjet charge the most for equipment at £23 if you pay at the airport or £15 if you travel with BMI.
  • Baggage allowances vary from carrier to carrier with 15kg on Easyjet and Ryanair increasing to 23kg per bag for up to two bags per person on Continental Airlines.

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