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Skis on American airlines

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UnitesIdly
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American's baggage rules for skis states 1 pair of skis in a bag, has anyone successfully travelled on American with a bag with two pairs of skis in it without paying an additional fee?
Feb 14 2017 6:32PM
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clorox
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Is this rule new? In 2015 I travelled with American from JFK to Milan with 3 pairs of skis.
Feb 14 2017 7:57PM
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-skian-
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FKS_HEEL_PIECEIs this rule new? In 2015 I travelled with American from JFK to Milan with 3 pairs of skis.


420th post!
Feb 14 2017 8:00PM
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eheath
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As long as its not over 50lbs youre fine, Ive flown many different airlines with 2 pairs of skis and basically every high level skier travels with at least two pairs.
Feb 14 2017 8:10PM
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crotchvent
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Just don't tell them you have 2 pairs and it won't matter.
Feb 14 2017 9:20PM
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Cole9
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eheathAs long as its not over 50lbs youre fine, Ive flown many different airlines with 2 pairs of skis and basically every high level skier travels with at least two pairs.


Just go done flying with united I think united and American are merged but 50lbs is the rule I brought 2 pairs and I was fine
Feb 14 2017 9:53PM
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petrov
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Im about to travel with Delta and I have a similar question..

My ski bag is just under 50lb with both pairs but the airline states im allowed a boot bag as well... does the boot bag weight add onto my ski bag weight or am i just allowed a small boot bag regardless? thanks, trying to avoid additional fees.
Feb 14 2017 11:59PM
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Deepskier
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I use alaska and though it says one pair, if they are both in one bag then your fine, if you have 2 single bags then youd have the overage fees
Feb 15 2017 12:37AM
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snowbladesforlife
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eheathAs long as its not over 50lbs youre fine, Ive flown many different airlines with 2 pairs of skis and basically every high level skier travels with at least two pairs.


So then what are you doing with 2 pairs?
Feb 15 2017 12:42AM
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eheath
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snowbladesforlifeSo then what are you doing with 2 pairs?


TBH i never thought id see you around here again, how are you old friend?
Feb 15 2017 12:46AM
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snowbladesforlife
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eheathTBH i never thought id see you around here again, how are you old friend?


Surviving. I haven't really skied since 2008, but I could still crush you.
Feb 15 2017 12:54AM
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eheath
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snowbladesforlifeSurviving. I haven't really skied since 2008, but I could still crush you.


Thats the spirit.
Feb 15 2017 1:00AM
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snowbladesforlife
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eheathThats the spirit.


How's the Utah buffet scene going?
Feb 15 2017 1:04AM
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Skates_skis
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snowbladesforlifeHow's the Utah buffet scene going?


You fucking slammed e heath
Feb 15 2017 12:17PM
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jjdsteeze
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petrovIm about to travel with Delta and I have a similar question..

My ski bag is just under 50lb with both pairs but the airline states im allowed a boot bag as well... does the boot bag weight add onto my ski bag weight or am i just allowed a small boot bag regardless? thanks, trying to avoid additional fees.


you're allowed an entirely separate bag for your boots. but I always just strap them to my carry on backpack because its easier.
Feb 15 2017 12:59PM
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