Costs for bringing your clubs on the plane

**kofclubs** · 01-23-2009 09:28 AM

Does anyone know the extra cost to bring your golf clubs on a flight? I'm headed to the Dominican Sunday and I'm bringing my clubs and I was just wondering the cost before hand? I'm flying with Skyservice if that matters.

I know that you can have 44 pounds so I could just lighten up on the clothes.

**314314** · 01-23-2009 09:34 AM

I have never paid anything when bringing my clubs. Now, it's best that you phone your airline.

**kofclubs** · 01-23-2009 09:37 AM

I phone the airline and I couldn't get anyone at customer service just flight times, they said if you have questions to call your travel agent. I called the website I booked the trip at and they told me to call the airline.

I figure between me and my girlfriend we won't exceed 88 pounds so it should be free.

**jsttaylor** · 01-23-2009 11:04 AM

http://www.skyserviceairlines.com/accepted_items.htm

It's listed right here.

**kofclubs** · 01-23-2009 01:40 PM

Cool thanks.

**maak** · 01-30-2009 11:58 PM

Just a quick note, it cost us each $50 American to bring the clubs to Myrtle last November. That's $100 per bag, for the trip..... We were flying Delta out of Minnesota, so beware, We weren't expecting that cost, but what do you do when you're at the ticket wicket & they tell you $50 dollar extra please!!! We have a few in our party thinking maybe next year, don't bring a set to Myrtle & buying a new set of clubs @ "Martins"... & saving $50 on the trip down......
maak

**sharon.gmc** · 02-06-2009 03:27 AM

for international flights it doesnt cost extra for the "oversized baggage"
however you are still restricted to the normal weight and the golf bag does count as a baggage.

**Steelhead** · 02-10-2009 01:49 PM

I know that when I used AirCanada last month it cost me 25.00$ each way to Vegas for my clubs. I'm taking westjet next month to Florida and according to their website its free since it count as 1 piece of of luggage and you are allowed 2 pieces

**LBH** · 02-10-2009 01:55 PM

I just used both Air Canada and Mexicana Airlines and they charged me nothing. Air Canada doesn't charge anything if you call 2 days prior to leaving and pre-register your clubs.

**Steelhead** · 02-11-2009 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by LBH

I just used both Air Canada and Mexicana Airlines and they charged me nothing. Air Canada doesn't charge anything if you call 2 days prior to leaving and pre-register your clubs.

Wish I had known that!!!

**golfott** · 02-11-2009 02:23 PM

you have to tell them you are taking clubs, and it will count against your baggage allowance, but no charge. Now if you do not tell them, of course they will charge you.

united however, they charge for all checked luggage, so will charge $15 for first bag, and $25 for second, regardless whether it is golf or regular.

just read their websites

**littlelefty** · 02-11-2009 08:30 PM

when i went to vegas in august it was 15$ a bag i believe for each bag checked that was under 50lbs?
and you were allowed 2 carryons
so pack your clothes in your carry on and check your clubs? buy some balls there

**golfott** · 02-11-2009 11:20 PM

for $15 to check a bag, why would you buy balls there? that woudl cost more than just checking a bag

**sharon.gmc** · 02-12-2009 04:44 AM

What I usually do is get some dirt or little soil and wipe it to the clubs and tell the people in the airport that I played golf and I'm coming home already.

**Goshawk** · 02-19-2009 10:04 AM

I just checked my bags in at Buffalo 20 minutes ago on my way to Houston. It cost me $15 on USAirways to check the BagBoy hard case that weighed 51lb (the agent was nice enough to let it go). My golf shoes were in my suitcase, otherwise it would have been $50 for overweight.

**golfinteg** · 03-03-2009 03:55 AM

It wasn't a hassle for me travelling to HK (Air Canada) and to Singapore (Cathay Pacific) and return. No advance notification on my part. Just checked in my oversized luggage. My hard travel case conformed containing only golf bag with set of 14 clubs, 1 doz. golf balls and golf shoes and NOTHING ELSE as per Air Canada stipulations.

However a side excursion to Australia (Perth) cost me extra on a low cost carrier (Air Asia) for the golf gear. I would have been dinged an extra $100 fine if the customs find some dirt on my golf shoes. That happened to one of the golfers on my flight. I was forewarned by my sister to make sure my golf shoes are squeaky clean. I thinked my bro-in-law got dinged before.

So guys, thats Australian custom requlations.

**jsttaylor** · 03-03-2009 07:37 AM

Anyone ever upgrade to club class with Air Transat? Wondering how much this costs.

**hx101** · 03-04-2009 12:47 PM

I always travel Club when going to Europe (every summer) and find the larger seats and extra services such as priority baggage, priority boarding, all you can eat/drink etc.... It's well worth the extra $$ if you travel international or anything greater than 4 hours.... IMHO..........

**Smoothie** · 03-09-2009 08:18 PM

Just checked and my upcoming flight on United, I'll have to pay $15 for the first bag, and $25 for the second, clubs counting as a bag as long as its under 50lbs I believe.

I just got a new hardcase and the three latches each have a lock on it. Am I able to lock my case? Or do I have to leave access for airport security to open it, after I've checked it.

**Goshawk** · 03-09-2009 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by Smoothie

Just checked and my upcoming flight on United, I'll have to pay $15 for the first bag, and $25 for the second, clubs counting as a bag as long as its under 50lbs I believe.

I just got a new hardcase and the three latches each have a lock on it. Am I able to lock my case? Or do I have to leave access for airport security to open it, after I've checked it.

I haven't flown out of Pearson for a couple of years now (I drive from Markham to Buffalo for the much cheaper flights). But when I did, I brought my luggage through the customs gate and a couple of times they asked me to open my hard case. Once they inspected it, they told me to lock it before they sent it down the chute.

**golfott** · 03-09-2009 11:03 PM

you have to leave it unlocked for sure, you can lock it up with a TSA approved lock though. Did you get a datrek case? the built in locks that are not TSA approved, will be broken into for them to inspect, but if it has a latch like the datrek does then you can ues the TSA approved pad lock and it is fine

**quinner** · 03-17-2009 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Smoothie

Just checked and my upcoming flight on United, I'll have to pay $15 for the first bag, and $25 for the second, clubs counting as a bag as long as its under 50lbs I believe.

I just got a new hardcase and the three latches each have a lock on it. Am I able to lock my case? Or do I have to leave access for airport security to open it, after I've checked it.

I suggest using those plastics zip ties. They should hold the case tight and if they do cut/break them you can easily replace them with the others you bring down with you.

**sharon.gmc** · 04-19-2009 10:38 PM

thank you. That's cool.

**Samba-Jane** · 10-17-2011 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by LBH

I just used both Air Canada and Mexicana Airlines and they charged me nothing. Air Canada doesn't charge anything if you call 2 days prior to leaving and pre-register your clubs.

good to know this

i'm taking a golfing trip soon where it's hot and sunny.

**Sab** · 10-18-2011 07:32 AM

Note this thread is 2.5 years old. Check your airline website. Golf clubs are usually counted as a piece of luggage but costs have changed.

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