 Poster: A snowHead
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Can anyone let me know if I can take my ski boots as hand luggage on Easyjet this winter? I cannot find anything saying NO on their website.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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skilegs, I think it's as much down to security at the particular airports as the airline.Some such as Grenoble have a strict no boots and helmets in hand luggage policy. Others seem to be down to how the security guy feels that day, A search will probably find something about the airports you are using.
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Earlier this year two members of the group I was with took boots as hand luggage on easyjet from east midlands ok, but on the way back from Geneva one of them wasn't allowed to take them as hand luggage. Weird.
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Have just spoken to EasyJet who tell me it is fine to take ski boots as hand luggage from any of their airports as long as the luggage is of the approved size. So I will risk it as have never had a problem before with any airline worldwide.
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Colin B,
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Some such as Grenoble have a strict no boots and helmets in hand luggage policy.
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They had the sign up saying "no boots in handluggage." However they let me through with my boots without a word! They must have been feeling kind that day. 
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Just curious. Does anyone know what the reasoning given for not allowing ski boots in hand luggage?
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| Just curious. Does anyone know what the reasoning given for not allowing ski boots in hand luggage? |
Profit, if you have to pay to put it in the hold
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Boredsurfing, the airline would get the payment though, not security...
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Michelle, Can you wear them? 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Not any more - used to in the early 70s when leaving in a rush!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Spyderman, that I haven't come across... try it, let us know how you get on
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You know it makes sense.
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It is worth repeating that is Airport Security that is not allowing ski boots in hand luggage not the Airlines. It is in fact pot luck if you try to take your boots in hand luggage as it seems in many cases to come down to what side of the bed the Security staff got out of bed on the day you travel.
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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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It's seems to depend on whether security considers they could be used as a dangerous weapon or not or perhaps whether the secuity are skiers! Obviously a couple of 1.5 litre bottles from duty free with nice necks to use as handles could not be used as weapons!
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Poster: A snowHead
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I haven't read all the threads on this subject (who would?!) but am I right in thinking that the only airport in which people have actually experienced problems when carrying boots in hand luggage, is Grenoble?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Spyderman, but easyJet don't have a weight limit on hand luggage...
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Hurtle, There have been problems at other Airports
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riverman, for instance? (So that I know to avoid them!  )
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Hurtle, read the threads
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skilegs, I wouldn't risk it. What they tell you over the 'phone is easily dismissed when you're stood in a queue waiting to come home - been there, done that.
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WayneC, right, I'll try and avoid Chambery and Grenoble. Have no need to use Manchester/Balkan. Thanks.
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Hurtle, To give you the information you asked I would have to read all the hand luggage threads which as you say above who would?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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GrahamN, fantastic. Can someone make that answer a stickie? Actually, your answer has turned this whole thread into a useful stickie. God willing, we could be spared further 'boots in hand luggage' threads.
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Hurtle, I'm not sure a stickie would help all that much as the information seems to change pretty quickly. I reckon it'll change again as soon as the season proper gets underway - either Grenoble and Chambery will get with the program or everyone else will start to follow their annoying lead... 
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You know it makes sense.
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ChrisWo, oh dear, you're probably right. 
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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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Changing the subject slightly !!! SIZE of hand luggage.
I have a small wheelie (soft) holdall which is perhaps 50mm to big in one dimension to fit in the Easyjet hand luggage test cage, will I get away with it ???, if not I suspose you have to pay for it to go in the hold 
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Poster: A snowHead
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thunderer, If it doesn't fit in the box it doesn't go as hand baggage. Simples.
As it's squishy, as long as you can get the bag in the cage it's OK.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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thunderer, can you get it down to size using some kind of compressions straps? My rucksack is a little large when packed, so I take off the lid and cinch down the compressions straps and then it fits fine (including my boots inside ).
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thunderer, If it doesn't fit in the box it doesn't go as hand baggage. Simples.
As it's squishy, as long as you can get the bag in the cage it's OK. |
Their T&C do say it must fit in the cage "without forcing".
Which means it will depend on the mood of the check in person on the day
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Thankyou, I was trying to estabilsh if the bag was only slightly too big was there every any comprimise !!!???, Whenever I fly everboby seems to have massive bags that look like they would never have fitted in the cage.
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thunderer, whilst in some places the ground staff are very flexable (eg Italy ), in others they follow the rules to a T. If your bag doesn't fit, they'll take it and charge you. If you're a lady, make sure that your handbag will fit in. They can be very fierce about the one bag rule.
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ONE BAG ONLY
one piece of hand luggage to maximum dimensions of 55x40x20cm
Important Information Update
A ladies hand bag or laptop case is counted as one piece of hand baggage and no other hand baggage will be allowed onboard
Failure the comply:
If you fail to comply with our policies we reserve the right to refuse travel.
If you exceed your allowance, you are required to check additional and / or oversized bag(s) into the hold at check-in or at the gate. You will be charged a fee of £16 (current standard airport charge) per item at the boarding gate prior to boarding the aircraft.
Although restrictions are being relaxed at some UK airports, easyJet will not consider changing its hand baggage policy until the rules and procedures at the majority of UK airports become clearer and more consistent.
There is no weight restriction although easyJet does apply a reasonable limit — i.e. you must be able to place the piece of luggage safely in the overhead storage bins without assistance. |
details taken from easyJet site
It may seem a bit too strict, but you just wouldn't believe the delays that have occured because of hand luggage.... there's only so much that can be fitted safely into the cabin!
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Michelle, A long as there's still room for Gin on board, I'm happy. 
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Okay I give in I will either take a small bag and ski in the same clothes all week or just take a hold bag.
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thunderer, you were hoping to ski for a week with just hand luggage 
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what about dublin with ryanair? do they allow ski boots in hand luggage?
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