2 sets of clubs in a travel bag?

[DIbit]

I can put my wife and mines golf clubs in one travel bag. Continental airlines states that there can only be one set of golf clubs in a travel bag.
Has anyone tried this and did the airline check or refused you do so?
I do not want to lug 2 travel bags around.

[powerlefty]

There is also a weight restriction of 50 pounds. 2 sets of clubs, balls, shoes and a travel bag would likely bust that limit.

My travel bag, golf bag, clubs, 18 balls, and shoes comes in at around 43 pounds

[DIbit]

Powerlefty.. good to know. I will weigh them tonight. We will see how much just the clubs and bag weight. I have a soft case so perhaps that will help

[DIbit]

I also wanted to know if at check in if anyone had there golf travel bag inspected?

[Big Johnny69]

I also wanted to know if at check in if anyone had there golf travel bag inspected?

A friend of mine has gone to Jamaica the last couple of years and has brought his clubs with him. He was told you can't put any type of lock on the travel case, so if need be, it can be inspected.

[lovemygolf]

Flying to Nova Scotia this fall with my clubs I had my bag inspected and checked for explosives.

[jvincent]

Unless you are travelling with two half sets of clubs I doubt you would fall under the weight limit.

[stevek]

I also wanted to know if at check in if anyone had there golf travel bag inspected?

Just went to Houston and they xray'd the golf bag with me standing there. Not allowed to leave until they finish. So, they will know it's two sets of clubs in the bag.

They may not count the total exactly however as I came back with three extra clubs with no problem.

[stevek]

Unless you are travelling with two half sets of clubs I doubt you would fall under the weight limit.

My travel bag with my golf carry bag and some clothes put me over the weight restriction but Air Canada let me through with a warning.

As a side note, golf bags are treated as oversize luggage and usually arrives quicker than regular luggage on the carrousel. (5 out of 6 flights)

[jsttaylor]

I've flown with my clubs twice. Once out of Ottawa and once out of Montreal. In Montreal, as previously stated, they x-ray'd them while I waited. For sure they would notice 2 bags in your travel bag. In Ottawa, they opened the case and physically inspected them. You are not supposed to put anything "extra" in there either. They asked in Montreal if all I had was clubs, balls, tees...etc. "No extra clothing or shoes, right sir?"

[Sakuraba]

I've put extra balls (I think they say you can only bring a dozen on Air Canada, I can't recall) & shoes & my flip flops in there with no problems. I am careful to not go over the 50lbs, and I don't lock the case.

[The Saint]

I can put my wife and mines golf clubs in one travel bag. Continental airlines states that there can only be one set of golf clubs in a travel bag.
Has anyone tried this and did the airline check or refused you do so?
I do not want to lug 2 travel bags around.

I do it all the time.. never had an issue.. just keep it under the maximum allowance as suggested I think it's 50lbs

[DIbit]

Great to hear. I weighed my clubs and bag with no shoes or balls and was just over 19 lbs. My wife's set should be less as she only has 11 clubs. I think I should be under the weight limit as I am using a soft case.
I am flying out of Syracuse, and hope it goes smoothly.

[Colby]

The Xray is done by the security group and they don't care what's in it unless it's illegal. Once you are past the check-in counter, all is fair game.

[powerlefty]

A friend of mine has gone to Jamaica the last couple of years and has brought his clubs with him. He was told you can't put any type of lock on the travel case, so if need be, it can be inspected.

You can lock your bag. I do so all the time. If you travel through the US, they may cut the lock off if they select your bag for inspection. This applies to all luggage, not just golf clubs. If they do inspect it, they will place a note in the bag saying they did so. You can buy special locks - TSA is what they are called I think. They can either be keyed or combination and can be opend by the security staff with a master key so they will not cut them off.

[powerlefty]

As a side note, golf bags are treated as oversize luggage and usually arrives quicker than regular luggage on the carrousel. (5 out of 6 flights)

I agree, the golf bag usually does arrive quickly. Something to be wary of though... whether your golf bag arrives when you do depends a lot on the aircraft type and how many passengers are on board. Be especially careful when flying between Ottawa and Chicago and thence to other points in the US. Many of these flights use either Bombardier or Embraer regional jets. My experience with these type of flights is that you have a 50% chance that your luggage will arrive on time and when they are delayed, you may often wait for up to a day to get them. Not sure the reason why but I suspect it may be a weight issue and/or luggage capacity issue on these smaller regional jets.

[1800Duffers]

Last year I flew to Phoenix from Syracuse with Continental. My bag was x-rayed and inspected in front of me. I don't know about any 2-sets rule. This year I flew from Ottawa with AC and they x-ray it while you stand waiting at the over-size booth.

[big mac]

We are off the Scotland in August and I thought of taking 2 half sets in one container. I actually was going to make one using PVC pipe with the screw on ends---makes a very cheap hard sided case and very light.

I was also under the impression that there was NC for golf clubs by Air Canada if you were going to Scotland---has that changed ???

[stevek]

I agree, the golf bag usually does arrive quickly. Something to be wary of though... whether your golf bag arrives when you do depends a lot on the aircraft type and how many passengers are on board. Be especially careful when flying between Ottawa and Chicago and thence to other points in the US. Many of these flights use either Bombardier or Embraer regional jets. My experience with these type of flights is that you have a 50% chance that your luggage will arrive on time and when they are delayed, you may often wait for up to a day to get them. Not sure the reason why but I suspect it may be a weight issue and/or luggage capacity issue on these smaller regional jets.

I've flown Ottawa-Chicago-Tucson and Ottawa-Chicago-Houston, and Ottawa-Chicago-Las Vegas and haven't had any problems with my Golf bags arriving on time. I think the US Customs really want you to travel with your bags when you enter their country. I've had as short as a 15 minute tournaround (between de-planing and boarding) in Chicago and still had my clubs when I arrived. That was the best golf flight ever. Left Ottawa at 6AM(east) and was on the ground in Tucson at 9:30AM(pacific) - teeing off at 12:30.

[bobblehead]

Are you trying to put 2 golf sets with 2 golf bags in your travel bag?

A friend of mine put his and his wife's clubs in one bag and brought along a foldable sunday golf bag...easily fit in a travel bag and no issues.

[DIbit]

Are you trying to put 2 golf sets with 2 golf bags in your travel bag?

A friend of mine put his and his wife's clubs in one bag and brought along a foldable sunday golf bag...easily fit in a travel bag and no issues.

Yes I am trying to put to bags in one travel bag and it fits. They are both really light and slim Nike golf bags. Not quite a sunday bag though?

That is a great idea!,,Anyone have one for sale? or borrow?
David

[funk-like]

I travel with my clubs all the time. I would put all your clubs in, and as many other things (shoes, balls etc) as you can without exceeding the 50 pound limit. They won't count the clubs, but they will give you grief if you are over the limit. You may have to put some stuff in your regular luggage - like shoes, balls etc to keep under the weight limit.

[bobblehead]

Not quite a sunday bag though?

That is a great idea!,,Anyone have one for sale? or borrow?
David

Maybe these sunday bags(for sale) will do the trick...i have the Titleist sunday bag and it would work for sure since it folds nicely. The Ping Moon Lite might be ok too.

http://forum.ottawagolf.com/showthread.php?t=50050

http://forum.ottawagolf.com/showthread.php?t=49983

[314314]

Wow, I have taken the same flight (Ottawa-Chicago-Tucson) several times in the past and the earliest I have landed in Tucson was around 15:00 (What time of the year were you flying)

I've flown Ottawa-Chicago-Tucson and Ottawa-Chicago-Houston, and Ottawa-Chicago-Las Vegas and haven't had any problems with my Golf bags arriving on time. I think the US Customs really want you to travel with your bags when you enter their country. I've had as short as a 15 minute tournaround (between de-planing and boarding) in Chicago and still had my clubs when I arrived. That was the best golf flight ever. Left Ottawa at 6AM(east) and was on the ground in Tucson at 9:30AM(pacific) - teeing off at 12:30.

[stevek]

Wow, I have taken the same flight (Ottawa-Chicago-Tucson) several times in the past and the earliest I have landed in Tucson was around 15:00 (What time of the year were you flying)

It was a few years ago in early April. 2006, I believe. We flew American Airlines because of the quicker time, not the cheaper flight. We booked it through Expedia and got flight and 8 days hotel for about $1000/each.

[stevek]

Wow, I have taken the same flight (Ottawa-Chicago-Tucson) several times in the past and the earliest I have landed in Tucson was around 15:00 (What time of the year were you flying)

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