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Air Canada:Do We Need A Rigid Case for Skis?
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We're off to Canada (BC catskiing and skiing road trip Smile ) at New Year. Flights were booked with BA but it turns out that the transatlantic legs are with Air Canada, whose baggage info. online states:
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Skis and poles must be packed in a rigid and/or hard shell case specifically designed for shipping.
So that's our normal, double, canvas bag out then Puzzled Is anyone able to shed any light on this? We'll be checking the bag in at Newcastle for a BA flight to LHR - and it's seemingly fine with them!
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

mountainaddict, They've had the clause for years, I last flew with them in 2005. I didn't have one and it was OK but I think they wouldn't accept responsibility for any damage.
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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?

Cheers Colin B - that would make sense.....We'll just turn up as normal and see how it goes.
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Wot Colin B said
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Don't those hard cases use the lock to hold them closed? If so, I thought airport security usually frown upon locked cases. No clue if the "TSA locks" (ie combination locks that can be opened by security guys with an override key) are any use either within US or outside? or do they just get out the bolt croppers anyway?
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mountainaddict, 3 times in 5 years and never used a hard case once.

Think you should be 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...

I flew last new yeah with AC and had 2 soft ski bags - no issues.
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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 think AC tried to make me sign a waiver once if my skis got damaged in my regular ski bag. I crossed out key elements and added words to the effect that it was only being signed under protest and the girl gave up IIRC.
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Thanks to all - soft bag it is! Smile
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