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United Airlines?
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Poster: A snowHead

Anyone got any experience on taking ski kit on United? Current baggage policy looks like you can substitute ski bag for your "free" checked bag Transatlantic but says equipment only in the bag. I can't recall if every carrier says this but practically doesn't care if there are some clothes in as well.

Also anyone have an opinion if United cattle class is a total avoid vs BA/Virgin as they are coming in significantly cheaper for what I'm looking at?
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

Is it United or Continental or United Continental you will be flying with? Twisted Evil

I have flown Continental a number of times with my ski kit. I've always gone to Canada both via the US and direct with an internal transfer. I've never had an issue with my skis. They used to be great as you could actually check in two bags for free but after they joined the star aliance that changed and its one checked in bag and a $30 fee for the next bag. Before now I have put two sets of skis and clothes in and they haven't kicked off so long as it is below 30kg (or it may be 25kg but I can't remember however they have never weighed it or commented).

I've had two experiences with BA both long haul (over 10hr flights) but never with skis however I wasn't impressed with them or the service. Never flown Virgin. I've never had an issue with Continental and it is what it is. Plus the rewards scheme is quite good.... Laughing
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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?

I've used continental before they tied up with united,1 boardbag and 1 hold bag
I used virgin this year,skis go free
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Those aren't clothing. They're padding to protect the bindings. Wink

Also, look closely about the definition of ski equipment. Some airlines define it as 1 long bag for skis and 1 small bag for boots. I usually put small items such as socks inside the boots to "protect" it too. wink
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

Seats are not very comfortable on United prefer Virgin.
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