Sporting Equipment

Skiing equipment

Skiing equipment may include one pair of skis or snowboard and ski poles and one pair of ski boots. The equipment must be packed into an appropriate ski bag.

Skiing equipment is transported free of charge within the free baggage allowance. Special rates are available for one set of skiing equipment only. Any additional equipment shall be charged according to the normal excess baggage rates:

Weight system: the applicable excess baggage charge for 3 kg, or for the actual weight, whichever is less. Piece system: 25 % of the applicable excess charge. Domestic flights: normal excess charge

Skiing equipment charged for at the 3 kg special rate shall be weighed separately and its actual weight entered into the endorsement box of the passenger's flight ticket.

Golfing equipment

Golfing equipment may consist of one golf bag containing golf clubs and a pair of golf shoes. On scheduled flights golfing equipment is transported free of charge within the free baggage allowance. Special rates are available for one set of golfing equipment only. Golfing equipment charged for 6kg special rate shall be weighed separately.

Weight system: the applicable excess baggage charge for 6 kg (up to 15 kg), or the actual weight, whichever is less. Weight in excess of 15 kg shall be charged at the normal excess baggage rate. Piece system: 50 % of the applicable excess charge. Domestic flights: normal excess charge.

Bicycles

It is recommended:
Preparatory to transportation of bicycles, the handlebars shall be fixed sideways, the pressure of the tyres reduced to avoid any problems in the unlikely event of pressurization changes during flight and, if possible, the pedals removed.

When necessary, sharp projective parts shall be protected with plastic or cardboard to avoid damage to other load. All bicycles are recommended to be enclosed in a bicycle bag.

Bicycles are transported free of charge within the free baggage allowance.

Weight concept:If the free baggage allowance is exceeded in scheduled traffic, the normal excess baggage rate is charged when weight system is applied.
Piece concept:When the piece system is applied a bicycle is considered as one 158 cm item (62 inches) of 23 kg. (50 lb.) within baggage allowance. If in excess, the normal excess rate is charged.

Other large sports equipment

Large sport items are items which exceed 150 cm. (59 inches) in length: wind surfing and surfing boards, vaulting pole etc..
Transportation of this equipment is to be agreed separately with the airline latest 7 days before departure.
Large sports items over 32 kg. (70 lb.) must be sent as cargo.
Charges are as follows:
- On scheduled flights - normal excess baggage rates apply.
- On charter flights: Please enquire

Scuba diving

Scuba diving equipment is considered special baggage, and will therefore be charged. The air bottles must be empty and open when accepted for carriage.
Scuba diving equipment may be transported as baggage provided that advance arrangement has been made with all carriers participating in the transportation.

Weight concept:Free of charge if not exceed 15 kg. (33 lb.). The normal excess baggage rates apply in case of exceeding 15 kg. (33 lb.).
Piece concept:When the piece system is applied a scuba diving equipment is considered as one 158 cm (62 inches) item. If in excess, the normal excess rate is charged.

Fishing equipment

Fishing equipment is considered special baggage, and will therefore be charged.
Fishing equipment may be transported as baggage provided that advance arrangement has been made with all carriers participating in the transportation.

Weight concept:Included in the weight allowance if not exceed 15 kg. (33 lb.). The normal excess baggage rates apply in case of exceeding 15 kg. (33 lb.).
Piece concept:When the piece system is applied fishing equipment is considered as one 158 cm (62 inches) item. If in excess, the normal excess rate is charged.