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Ski charges to/from the USA
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I have just been "Reminded" (ie told for the first time) by the firm we are hiring our condo from, that skis taken on all airlines which go to Jackson Hole are subject to excess baggage which starts at $175 Shocked

On asking at American Airlines I was kept on the phone for about 20 minutes while they asked various peole, before they told me that that did not apply, flying from outside the US. When I had booked back in June I had asked and been told there was no charge for skis.

However I'm now wondering what happens going home (via Chicago). Will they suddenly ask me for a huge amount of money? Sad Puzzled
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

American Airline baggage regulation:

http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/travelInformation/baggage/baggageAllowance.jsp

Scroll all the way to the bottom and you'll find (under "sporting equipment") ski related allowance.

Plus, international flights allows more bags.

Print them all out and bring it with you if you're worried.
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

Well, within the US it says would be $150. But flying from Jackson Hole to Chicago and then home to Heathrow (as you have to) - does that first flight get me the charge? It is still not clear.
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I flew bmi & united last year and came back with 56kg not a $ of excess baggage charge but this year am flying AA am 100 % sure as its an international flight there is no baggage charge Smile
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I flew bmi & united last year and came back with 56kg not a $ of excess baggage charge but this year am flying AA am 100 % sure as its an international flight there is no baggage charge Smile
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Thanks - sounds like I'm OK
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 Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...

Similar worries about US Airways this year, but have printed out the relevant Ts & Cs from the website for "the scene" if one becomes necessary. Mind you, the US airlines generally treat their international travellers better than their domestics.
As I read it, if you're flying from Jackson to Heathrow, then that's an international flight. However, if you have two separate reservations, you may need to gird your loins for a "full and frank exchange of views".
Good Luck - let us know how you get on.
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 After all it is free Go on u know u want to!
After all it is free Go on u know u want to!

I don't know how things work in the UK. But here in the US, you're entitle to YOUR interpretation of the "regulation". So if it's ambiguious, both(or multiple) integretation HAVE TO be allowed, to the advantage of the customer.

You only need to print out the part that helps you. Though it's also wise to make sure there's no clear indication of its limitation the check-in agent could easily find and disallow your version.
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snowball, I am in JH at the moment - having flown out with AA (London > Dallas > JAC) and 3 pairs of skis in one bag as part of our 2 x 23kg each allowance. No excess charge. No problem.
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stoatsbrother, that's good to hear. Am off there in 4 weeks time with United via Chicago, hopefully the same deal with them. So it's good to hear that my combined birthday/christmas present won't attract a heavy charge!

snowball, when are you going?
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