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Ski and snowboard carriage
Ski carriage can result in extra costs if you’re flying to the mountains, so it’s a good idea to check out ski and baggage carriage before you go.
Every major airline has their own policy and charges, increasingly charging for excess baggage and ski carriage.
With heightened security measures also playing a part, it’s easy to be caught out and get your holiday off on the wrong foot.
Below is the latest information on baggage and ski carriage charges, but do always check with the airline before you book
All prices based on economy flights
| Airline | Cabin allowance |
Hold allowance | Charges for Hold |
Ski Carriage |
|
Air France |
12kg | 23kg | From 55 euros per extra bag | Skis/board free Boots free |
|
Alitalia |
5kg | 20kg | From 20 euros per extra kilo | From 20 euros |
|
Austrian |
8kg | 32kg | From 10 euros per extra kilo | One piece free |
| BA Latest info |
One piece (23kg max) and one laptop |
23kg |
From £40 over allowance |
In your hold allowance or at least £28 per additional bag |
|
Blue Islands |
6kg |
20kg (inc. hand baggage) |
Do not charge but can't guarantee it will be carried |
One piece to Geneva and Zurich subject to space - part of 20kg allowance |
| bmibaby Latest info |
10kg | 22kg from £13.99 |
£12.99 per extra bag £9 per extra kilo (online) |
£17.99 online |
| Easyjet Latest info |
One piece | 20kg | £10 per extra kilo | £25 pre-paid |
| Flybe Latest info |
10kg | 20kg | From £12 per extra kilo for the first 3kg |
£30 - snowboards on standby basis only |
| Jet2 Latest info |
10kg | 22kg | £10 per extra kilo | £15 if you pre-book online |
| Lufthansa Latest info |
8kg | 23kg | From 50 euros per extra bag |
included in baggage allowance |
| Ryanair Latest info |
10kg | 15kg or 20kg upon purchase |
Up to £50 for every bag £20 per extra kilo |
£40 online |
| Swiss Latest info |
8kg | 23kg |
Excess calcutated per flight |
Skis/board free Boots free |
| Thomsonfly Latest info |
5kg | 20kg | £10 per extra kilo | £40 |
| Snowjet Latest info |
10kg | 20kg | £5 per extra kilo | £18 each way |
Piste of mind
Piste of Mind is a unique ski & snowboard luggage carriage company offering door to door service with no weight limits. They offer a 10% discount to Ski Club members.
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