Flying with

golf and sports

equipment

Planning an action-packed sporting holiday? Take all the equipment you need with our flexible baggage policy – just make sure it weighs less than 32kg and is no longer than 300cm. Most sports equipment can be included as part of your baggage allowance, and if you’re flying with golf clubs, you can take one golf bag for free, in addition to your checked baggage allowance.

Golf

Golf clubs

You can carry one set of clubs for free, weighing up to 15kg. This is in addition to your baggage allowance. One set may consist of clubs, balls and one pair of golf shoes. If you’re carrying a golf umbrella separately, this will count as an additional item and fees may apply.

Scuba diving equipment

Scuba diving equipment can be included as part of your baggage allowance as long as they do not exceed the maximum dimensions of 300cm. A set of scuba diving equipment includes:

  • Scuba regulator
  • Tank harness
  • Tank pressure gauge (pressure-sensitive devices may need special packaging: the manufacturer will be able to highlight any specific packing requirements)
  • Face mask, fins and snorkel
  • Buoyancy control device (BCD)
  • Weight belt
  • Cylinder tank (must be empty and presented at check-in for inspection)

Spear guns and harpoons are not permitted in your checked or cabin baggage without approval. You must obtain the relevant permits from all countries that you are visiting or transiting through at least seven days before your journey. For your health and safety, we recommend you pack your diving equipment in hard or padded case. We do not accept liability for your equipment whilst you travel.

Ski equipment

Ski equipment can be included as part of your baggage allowance as long as do not exceed the maximum dimensions of 300cm. Ski equipment includes:

  • One pair of skis
  • One pair of ski poles
  • One pair of ski boots or
  • One snowboard
  • One pair of boots
  • One pair of standard water skis or
  • One slalom water ski

Surfboards

  • Surfboards can be included as part of your baggage allowance as long as they do not exceed the maximum dimensions of 300cm.
  • Fins should always be removed or packed with polystyrene foam
  • The nose and tail should have bubble-wrap or neoprene foam attached for protection
  • The rails should have cardboard down the sides to absorb shock
  • The board should be packed in a properly padded surf-bag

Bikes

Bikes can be included as part of your baggage allowance as long as they do not exceed the maximum dimensions of 300cm. Make sure your bike is carefully packed in a protective case or bike box. Before you travel, please remove or fix the pedals inwards. The handlebars must be fixed sideways and tyres deflated to reduce the risk of damage. If you need to carry additional parts, you may be required to buy additional baggage.