Fishing Frenzy

Issues determining the simplest way for traveling with your ski/snowboard luggage? Allow me to share some tips which will make your process simpler.

1) If paying for an extra bag, make certain it's paid for as a sports bag and use your whole extra weight allocation.

It certainly is not uncommon for you to want to purchase an extra bag if you are going for a extended ski holiday. If you do buy an extra bag, many airlines have discount rates if your extra bag is a snowboard bag. It's ordinarily about half of the normal additional bag charge.

Pay for the extra bag listed as a snowboard bag, then fill it to the top. You are likely to only have about 15 kg of actual snowboard items, so check to check out how much weight is authorized in your snowboard bag. Following that, put clothes and other things you would like, until your sports bag reaches the free allowance cap.

2) Print a copy of the baggage allowance weights

Make sure to bring a copy of the up-to-date baggage allowances when you fly. You will find that quite a few check in clerks don't even know their own luggage policies, particularly when you take advantage of bargains and other weight tricks with ski bags.

If they try to charge you extra, present them their own policies, and remember if flying to/from international locations, you're permitted to include baggage in line with international flight baggage limits. Don't allow the airline to charge you domestic fare penalties.

3) Better not carry base cleaner, if you don't want to lose it

Base cleaner could possibly get confiscated at the airport. Don't bother to bring it! It's flammable, so even if it gets beyond security scans, it's unsafe to pack within your bags.

4) Don't take any baggage over 32 kg (70 lbs)

It's illegal for the majority of airports to permit luggage over 32 kg, because of safe practices and polices for the baggage handlers. Never pack any luggage over 32 kg or the airline will most likely not let you check it in, even if you try to pay for any additional weight.

5) Ensure you get luggage and receipts labeled for your last destination

When flying on two or more flights, most notably international to domestic transfers, always get your baggage tagged all the way to your last destination. Any time you check in at the first flight, ensure you tell them to ticket your baggage all the way through up to your final destination, and check that any additional luggage or overweight costs you've paid has every destination listed on the receipt.

Check in workers could very well attempt to charge you additional fees at your various other destinations if your first flight check in forgot to ticket your baggage for the entire journey. It isn't a pleasant debate to have and you will end up being required to consult a supervisor to get it taken care of, so avert missed tagging when possible.