 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I know people have brought skis back when they haven't paid the charge, not sure about on the way out though.
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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?
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Can't you pay for it even if you initially forgot?
Both Ryanair and EasyJet have always weighed my board bag and seemed to be "aware" that I had booked sports equipment..
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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They've always seemed to know when we have flown that we have pre booked.
I'm sure in this day and age with the charter airlines it's very difficult to get anything past them! (Unfortunatly)
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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When i've flown Transatlantic then i've not had to pay extra for the board as it counts as my second bit of luggage, but have always had to pay extra for Easyjet or Ryan, and that was my only hold luggage.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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andybabes, i have done crystal packages for the last few years flying out with monarch. this applies to monarch and dublin, but might apply to other setups. Monarchs policy is that on their charter flights sports equipment is included, crystal however like you to pay. when you roll up at the desk, the girl on the desk will tell you that you need to pay. be polite and explain that you have never paid before etc etc. eventually you are asked to see the serviceair staff at a separate counter. they get out their big book of charges and lo and behold monarch don't charge............ they then explain to the girl on the desk the error of her ways....
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All depends on who you're flying with and the check-in staff.
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I have used crystal and carriage must be paid for in advance to gaurantee you skis / board get on the plane.
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The TO or airline tend to charge more if you do not pre book the carraige and technically could do you as excess baggage per kg - stump up and be done with it !
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Sitter, i am flying with thomson
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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andybabes, It's in the booking (that the check-in agent is looking at!) ... what you've seen is people being directed to 'Heavy Bag' ..drop off. Id be delighted if you tried it on ... do tell us what happens 
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I believe you can login on the crystal website and add ski/board carriage to your booking.
For £15, I always add it! As like BCjohnny said, "The cost is just not worth the potential hassle"
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Up to you if you want to run the risk. I got lucky at the end of the Winter, didn't add an extra bag on to the booking for returning home (wouldn't let me anyway for some reason) so turned up at the airport prepared to pay for it. Lady at check-in put it through as ski/board equipment so was free (BA) so ended up costing me less than had I sorted it in advance, just had to pay for the excess weight.
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FAQ
did it work? 
wouldnt risk it though as they can in extreme circumstances refuse to take the bag and that would be a royal PITA.