Boots weigh a lot. Carry them on.

Big_MtnBoots weigh a lot. Carry them on.

Ok, thanks.

Southwest allows two bags free. other airlines do not charge oversize baggage fee for skis. they are excluded from that fee. I flew united and my first bag (ski bag) was free. second bag is $35. They combine the skis and boot bag as a single checked bag. I carried on my boot bag and it fit in the overhead compartment without issue (transpack pro bag) as i didnt want to lose my boots

mike_masuck27Ok, thanks.

Also, if you must put them in your bag, take them out when they weigh the bag at the ticket counter and at some airports (it works great at PDX) you have to take the bag over to an oversize baggage area and then when you go there put your boots back in.

I use my ski bag to pack as much of my clothes as possible. Up to the 50lb limit. I have a double ski bag but only one set of skis. Lots of room. Plus all the clothes protect my shit from getting banged around. My boots and rest of my shit fit in the carry on.

Big_MtnAlso, if you must put them in your bag, take them out when they weigh the bag at the ticket counter and at some airports (it works great at PDX) you have to take the bag over to an oversize baggage area and then when you go there put your boots back in.

I'm flying out of Cincinnati, so hopefully they have they have a separate area for oversize as well

Just carry your skis onto the plane. Stick them in the isle n

SkiBum.Just carry your skis onto the plane. Stick them in the isle n

Do you think they'll let me wax them mid-flight?

Just use ski blades and put them in your carry on

check you bags curbside.

It will cost you a $5 tip but never an overweight charge