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Airline Requirements for Golf Bags to Travel

• A golf bag containing golf clubs, balls and a pair of golfing shoes

If you are travelling on Aer Lingus regional flights the maximum golf bags allowed is 12 golf bags per flight. This is all subject to availability on the day.

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Golf Equipment

Will be included in FBA. Golf bags will not be measured, will be treated as one piece 1 piece (size is ignored). Extra piece rate will apply if it is over FBA shown on the ticket. There is one equipment set for one passenger.

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Golf Equipment

These can be transported by the airline as long as there is space available.  On routes to or from the United states, the charges for each additional piece are:

Weight less than or equal to 50 lb / 23 kg and dimensions of up to 62 inches / 158 cm:  US$ 100 for each bag in addition to the two allowed per passenger.

Golf Clubs: the following items are permitted as long as they are well packed and secured; golf club bag, 14 clubs, 12 balls, a pair of golf shoes.

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Golf Equipment

If you Book at the Call Center $35 USD, If you book at the Airport, the charge is $47 USD. This may be exchanged, free of charge, for one piece of allowance baggage.

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Golf Equipment (A bag with a set of clubs + a pair of shoes)

By Weight: For domestic flights - equipments are no charge. Additional Equipments: normal charge for baggage excess. For international, equipments are considered as part of the baggage allowance with no cost as long as it does not exceed than 15 kg. More than 15 kg or additional equipments: normal charge for excess baggage.

In addition to the free baggage allowance, sports baggage up to 32 kg (70 lbs), as detailed below, may also be carried as a separate item of baggage subject to the terms and conditions shown. Any weight exceeding this limit will be subject to an excess baggage charge.

Silver/Gold Card or topbonus Service Card » holders can also check in one item of sports baggage weighing up to 32kg (70 lbs) free of charge, subject to prior registration.

Bookings for sports and special baggage can be made while making the online booking or subsequently up to 48 hours before departure under Optional Extras » (provided the reservation has been booked via airberlin.com) or via our Service-Centre ». There you will also receive information about transporting musical instruments, oversized baggage, breakable baggage, etc.

Golf Equipment (Golf bag, clubs and golf balls) - If registration takes place up until 48 hours to takeoff, fee is $95 USD. If registration takes place at the check-in desk, fee is $175 USD.

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Golf Clubs

Provided it weighs less than 23 kg (50 lb), one (1) golf bag containing approximately 14 clubs, 12 golf balls and one (1) pair of golf shoes counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.

Golf bags may contain more clubs and balls; however, overweight fees will apply if the weight of the bag is over 23 kg (50 lb).

Waivers / Charges

No oversize charge applies to golf bags.

All other additional checked baggage rules apply.

Packing instructions

The maximum weight of each piece of checked baggage shall not exceed 45kg (99 lbs). On all international flights, the weight of each piece of checked baggage normally shall not exceed 32kg (70 lbs), and the baggage weighing between 32kg and 45kg shall meet the relevant requirements of the landing airport and onward carrier.

The total linear dimensions of each piece of checked baggage shall not exceed 203cm and not be less than 60 cm.

• golf gear: a golf bag containing golf clubs and a pair of golf shoes

Sporting equipment is defined as a bag or piece of equipment obviously dedicated to the pursuit of sporting activity.

The following items may be considered as one standard piece of baggage:

• One golf bag containing golf clubs and one pair of shoes

For travel in New Zealand the checked baggage allowance is 1 piece up to 23kg.

> Domestic New Zealand Flights

Sporting equipment is counted as a piece of baggage therefore once the allowance has been exceeded domestic piece charges will apply.

> International Flights

Items of sporting equipment - for example golf clubs, skis, snowboards, bicycles and surfboards - are included as part of the standard piece allowance. The first piece of sporting equipment over the allowance will be charged at 50% of the first bag rate. Subsequent pieces will be charged at standard excess rates for baggage.

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Oversized Baggage/Bulky Items Charge

1. Bulky items such as surfboards and golf bags will be weighed along with passenger's check-in luggage.
2. If the check-in luggage and bulky item weigh more than the 23 kg (50 lbs), the overweight bags will be charged excess baggage charges and applicable bulky items fee below.
3. If the combined weight is 23 kg (50 lbs), the bulky item will only be charged the bulky item fees below. ($50 if flight originates out of US)
4. Any piece (Oversize Baggage/Bulky item) exceeding 292cm (115in) in dimensions will not be accepted as checked baggage.

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Sporting Equipment

In addition to the free baggage allowance, you are allowed to carry specific sporting equipment free of charge as shown on the grid below. Please note that only one item (listed liste as free in the grid) will be transported at no charge to a maximum of 20 kg (44 lb.) per passenger. Personal baggage and/or other sporting equipment cannot be substituted for the free sporting equipment allowance. Should the combined weight of your free sport item and personal baggage exceed the free allowance per person, excess baggage fees will apply.

For any non-approved sporting equipment, excess baggage fees will apply if your free checked baggage allowance is exceeded.

** The sporting equipment allowance applies on all flights except to/from Haiti.

For passengers travelling on a package holiday please be aware that a charge for the land transfer of sporting equipment may apply in some destinations.

All sporting equipment is accepted with a signed Limited Release form, releasing Air Transat from any claim in regards to damage. It is important that passengers make sure items are covered by their personal insurance. Consult your travel or insurance agent.

Golf Equipment - Consists of:

• 1 golf bag
• 14 clubs
• 12 golf balls
• 1 pair of shoes

Alaska Airlines will accept the following sporting equipment items as checked baggage provided each piece is properly packed in a soft or hard sided case designed specifically for the sporting equipment piece.

Oversize Sporting Equipment Exceptions

Each checked piece of sporting equipment listed below may exceed our size allowance (not to exceed 115") without incurring an oversize fee. Standard checked baggage service charge and overweight fee (51-100 pounds) apply for each piece checked. Refer to our Checked Baggage page for checked piece and overweight charges.

• Golf

• Golf Bag (in a hard-sided golf bag carrying case provided by the passenger), including clubs, balls, and shoes

Golf equipment will be accepted in the normal baggage allowance in lieu of a piece of baggage. A pull cart may be included if it is attached to a golf bag. Golf equipment should be enclosed with a cover to prevent loss of contents. Hard sided carriers are recommended. One item of golf equipment consists of:

• 1 golf bag, containing no more than 14 golf clubs
• 12 golf balls
• 1 pair of golf shoes

One golf bag containing no more than 14 golf clubs, 12 golf balls and one pair of golf shoes

Charged the 1st or 2nd bag rate as applicable. When in excess, each item will be subject to the baggage charge for a single piece.

Maximum free weight on golf clubs is 70 lbs. Size is limited to the size of a hard-sided golf case.

One golf bag containing no more than 14 golf clubs, 12 golf balls and one pair of golf shoes

Charged the 1st or 2nd bag rate as applicable. When in excess, each item will be subject to the baggage charge for a single piece.

Maximum free weight on golf clubs is 70 lbs. Size is limited to the size of a hard-sided golf case.

• Golf Equipment: One pair of golf shoes and one golf bag with clubs

There is no additional allowance for sporting equipment, but it can be carried free of charge as part of your free checked baggage allowance.

If the total number of bags is more than your free checked allowance, you will need to pay extra bag charges.

Any bag that is heavier than the free weight allowance may incur an overweight baggage charge, payable at check-in.

Golf

We will accept golfing equipment as checked baggage providing it does not exceed the maximum dimensions and weight restrictions*. If the total number of checked bags is more than your free checked allowance, you will need to pay extra bag charges.

Golfing equipment will only be accepted if it is packed appropriately in a recognised bag or case to safeguard against damage.

*Maximum size: 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29.5in x 25.5in).
Maximum weight: 23kg (51 lb). Bags between 23-32kg (51-70 lb) will be accepted but a heavy bag charge may apply.

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When properly packaged, CanJet Airlines will accept one of the following sports items as a free checked baggage allowance piece if it fits within the weight and dimension limitations and is under 20 kg (44 lb). Fees will be applied to certain items, please see below for details:

Cost: Free
Size: Any regular size
Weight: max 20 kg (44 lb)

Golf Clubs

The bag and clubs must be fully enclosed in a hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the item(s) will only be accepted with a limited release tag (to be signed at check-in), releasing CanJet of liability.

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Baggage Allowance/Acceptance:

Checked Baggage: We accept 1 piece of checked baggage per ticketed passenger with a maximum weight of 50 lbs. and size of 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) plus 1 gate checked bag sized to pass through TSA screening and which would fit into the overhead bin of a connecting flight jet aircraft.

Excess Baggage: Excess baggage is transported on a space available basis and additional charges may apply. If we place an excess tag on one or more of your bags it does not necessarily mean the bag will not get on the flight.

Overweight Baggage: We cannot accept baggage weighing over 70 lbs.

Golf Bags: We accept golf bags however, we can not be liable for loss or damage to equipment in open golf bags.

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Sporting/Musical Items

We allow certain types of sporting equipment and musical instruments which may form part of your free checked baggage allowance. The maximum weight allowed per items is 23kgs (50lbs) and maximum dimensions (H+W+L) is 157cms (62 ins). Oversized sporting equipment and musical instruments will be permitted as excess baggage on a standby basis, at the applicable excess baggage charge. Excess baggage will not be accepted to/from Venezuela.

If you are connecting from another airline to Caribbean Airlines, our carry-on and checked baggage policy applies.

Packing Guide

• Equipment must be securely packed in a travel case specifically designed for that piece of equipment.
• Be guided by the weight and dimensions allowed for equipment we carry at no extra costs.
• Overweight bags are permitted up to 32kg.
• Oversized bags are not permitted; with the exception of oversized sporting equipment and musical instruments which will only be accepted as excess baggage on a space available basis, at the applicable excess baggage charge.

Golf Equipment: Accepted golfing equipment consists of 1 golf bag, up to 14 golf clubs, up to 12 golf balls, and 1 pair of golf shoes.

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Special Baggage

The following items of sporting equipment may be included in determining the free baggage allowance and when in excess will be assessed the charges as per the excess bag policy.  The charge specified will apply to the items of sporting equipment, whether or not it is presented as a single piece.  Sporting equipment must be securely encased to avoid protrusions.

• One set of golfing equipment
• One set of fishing equipment
• One set of scuba diving equipment with the regulator valve completely disconnected from the cylinder.
• Quiver

• Golfing equipment consists of one golf bag and one pair of golf shoes.
• If in excess of the normal free allowance, shall be charged 50% of the applicable charge.
• This special charge is limited to one golf bag per passenger; for any golf bag in excess thereof, the normal charge shall apply.

• Golfing equipment consists of one golf bag containing not more than 14 clubs and 12 balls, and one pair of golf shoes, weighing not more than 15 kg in total.
• The charge shall be equal to the applicable rate of 6 kg of excess baggage when the above articles are not included in the normal free allowance.
• When the above articles are included in the normal free allowance, any overweight resulting from such inclusion shall be assessed at the above special charge (6 kg) or the normal excess baggage charge, whichever is lower.
• For any weight of the golfing equipment in excess of 15 kg, the normal excess baggage charge shall apply.

• Golfing equipment contained in one golf bag with one pair of golf shoes, and not weighing more than 15kg (33 lbs), shall be assessed at a special golf excess baggage rate equivalent to 6kg  (13 lbs) of the applicable excess baggage rate between the points travel.
• The golfing equipment can be included in your normal free / checked baggage allowance. Any resulting overweight charges shall be assessed at the above special charge or at the normal excess baggage charge, whichever is less.
• Only one set of golfing equipment per passenger may be transported at this special rate

Charges on golf equipment transport

Golf equipment – if the quantity does not exceed one golf bag which can also include a pair of golf shoes, special charge standard on luggage exceeding the specified amount shall be adopted;

If the amount of normal free luggage is exceeded, golf equipment should be charged according to 50% of corresponding fixed fee. Each passenger is subject to this standard fee for only such one bag. The excessive amount should be charged according to ordinary luggage exceeding the specified amount.

An item of golf equipment consists of:

• 1 golf bag
• Golf balls
• 1 pair golf shoes.

All items must be properly encased in a suitable container. The golf bag must be covered or enclosed in a heavy, rigid carrying case.

Continental is not liable for damage to golf equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case.

Excess Valuation may not be purchased for golf equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case.

If applicable, the first or second fee applies to golf equipment.

Golfing equipment containers measuring more than 62 inches (157 cm) L+H+W that contain other items in addition to or in place of appropriate golf equipment will be subject to an oversize fee.

• Golfing Equipment (contact EY office for special excess baggage rates)

One golf bag may be accepted as checked baggage; checked baggage fees may apply based on travel region and total number of checked bags. Overweight baggage fees will apply to bags that exceed 50 lbs; oversized baggage fees will be waived for golf bags that exceed 62 linear inches. Bags exceeding 115 linear inches will not be accepted.

One item of golfing equipment is defined as:

1. One golf bag containing one set of golf clubs;
2. Golf balls and tees; and
3. One pair of golf shoes.

Golf clubs will be accepted as checked baggage under the following conditions:

• Golf bag is packaged within a hard-shell case
• Golf bag is packaged within a soft-sided golf club travel bag after a limited release has been signed
• Delta is not responsible for damage noted at the time of check-in or damage due to over-packing the bag.

• Golf equipment is considered one piece of baggage.
• The fee for golf equipment depends on the baggage allowance of your ticket as well as how much other baggage you’re taking with you. If your ticket bears the code “1 PC”, you can take one set of golf equipment or one other piece of baggage free of charge. If you wish to travel with both, you will need to pay for one piece of baggage as defined by our excess-baggage price list.
• The maximum weight of one set of golf equipment is 23 kg (50 lbs). Golf equipment may comprise a set of golf clubs, one golf bag and one pair of golf shoes – all these items count towards the total weight of your golf equipment.
• Finnair Plus Platinum and Gold members are allowed to carry one set of golf equipment free of charge.
• If you’re travelling on a Finnair scheduled flight, you can pay excess-baggage fees on our website via the My booking link.
• If you’re travelling on a Finnair leisure flight (AY1000 series), you can pay excess-baggage fees on our website via the Leisure flight supplementary services link.

• One (1) piece per passenger
• Up to sixty-two (62) inches per piece*
• Up to fifty (50) pounds per piece
• Pieces weighing fifty-one (51) to seventy (70) pounds are subject to a $25 overweight charge
• A $25 surcharge applies to each piece in excess of the Checked Baggage Allowance

* The sum of the greatest outside length plus the greatest outside width plus the greatest outside height.

As the carriers liability is limited to a sum considerably less than the value of the above items, we strongly recommend to passengers intending to travel with such equipment to ensure that their home or travel insurance covers the replacement value of any valuable items of checked baggage.

If you have any questions, please contact us.