ScubyDoo
Contributor
I think Im about to explode. I have a trip booked to Grand Bahama Airlines on AirTran Airlines in May. I was just reading up on AirTrans baggage information. They have the standard 1 carry-on item, and 3 checked items under thier free baggage allowance. Certain sporting equipment (i.e. bowling, fishing, golfing, shooting, and skiing equipment) is also allowed under the free baggage allowance, but not Scuba Gear. The acceptable sporting equipment can be checked as your first large baggage item, but not scuba gear. Even if Im only checking one bag (scuba bag), Im charged an extra $65.00. Thats absolutely ridiculous!!! All that will be in this bag is BC, Fins, wetsuits, and mask. My reg, camera, computer, etc. will be in my carry-on. Why should I have to pay $65. extra for this stuff when Joe Blow Golfer next to me gets to check his 70lb bag of golf clubs for free?
If I pack all this stuff (BC, Wetsuits, fins etc.) in a regular suitcase, I assume I wont have to pay the $65.????????????
If thats is the case, why are people punished for using scuba specific travel bags? One of AirTrans main routes is to Grand Bahama Island, which obviously gets a lot of scuba divers. I can only assume that Airtran is milking this for every penny they can get. I wonder if they charge golfers extra for thier golf equipment for thier flights to Pebble Beach or Augusta?
Has anyone had experience with this before, and were you able to pack your gear in a regular suitcase to avoid paying an additional baggage fee?
If I pack all this stuff (BC, Wetsuits, fins etc.) in a regular suitcase, I assume I wont have to pay the $65.????????????
If thats is the case, why are people punished for using scuba specific travel bags? One of AirTrans main routes is to Grand Bahama Island, which obviously gets a lot of scuba divers. I can only assume that Airtran is milking this for every penny they can get. I wonder if they charge golfers extra for thier golf equipment for thier flights to Pebble Beach or Augusta?
Has anyone had experience with this before, and were you able to pack your gear in a regular suitcase to avoid paying an additional baggage fee?