flying with scuba gear..

[Fish_Whisperer]

That's not nearly so bad as that sudden blunt encounter with Mr. Physics at the end.

 

[1RUSTYRIG]

Finally, remember there is no need to travel with your weights ;-).

I pack my weights with me no matter where I go...and my wife's weights and two extra tank weights for those that can't seem to get down.

Diving with cast weights in an integrated pouch...how to say this....um sucks?

I have never had a problem getting my gear onto the plane and I have never had to pay.

 

[novicediver]

Falling is never the problem, it's that sudden stop. Now for the good news, the pain will not last long!

 

[speedhound]

You never covered the F-Giant stride in OW class? ...Just keep a good hold on your mask, reg and tank...

 

[bubblemonkey]

cheers seems like most of you are 'over the pond' and to be honest i dont think we will be coming your way, maybe to south but unlikely north America.

 

[marksm]

Check back here for new info and a letter you can print and sign and send. This is crap crap crap. Bottom line. $80 Each way for scuba gear! Read on!

Northwest

Scuba Equipment
Northwest accepts scuba equipment as checked luggage only. Scuba equipment is not included in a customer's free luggage allowance and is subject to a charge of $80.00 USD (each way) per item.

One (1) item of scuba equipment is defined as one (1) or a combination of the following:

One (1) empty scuba tank
One (1) pair swimming fins

One (1) scuba generator
One (1) snorkel

One (1) tank harness
One (1) knife

One (1) tank pressure gauge
One (1) speargun

One (1) diving mask
One (1) safety vest


Scuba tank must be empty. If the spear gun has a CO2 cartridge, the cartridge must be empty.

Northwest does not accept liability for loss, damage, or delay of scuba equipment. Excess valuation insurance may not be purchased for transport of scuba equipment

This is the page – go down to Sports Equipment…http://www.nwa.com/travel/luggage/specialitems.html#scubaequip


Or this one!

American



Scuba Tanks
1 scuba tank, scuba regulator, tank harness, and tank pressure gauge.
$80
70 lbs
Regulator valve must be completely disconnected from the cylinder and the cylinder must have an opening to allow for a visual inspection inside.

This is the page – go down to Sports Equipment…

http://www.aa.com/content/travelInf...ance.jhtml?anchorEvent=false#Sports Equipment

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Flying US Air to Ft Lauderdale for our key largo trip in may. I've already talked to the dive op and tho I'll be carrying my script mask, reg, and polar tech suit with me in a carryon everything else is getting fed exed or ups'd to the dive op a few days ahead of time. I don't trust those TSA people and baggage handlers

 

[String]

hopefully this is the right section....

i know alot of airlines allow golf clubs onto flights not as part of your 20-25 kg weight allowance, but what about scuba?

Depends on the airline and it changes hugely between them.

The golf club issue has become a main problem the last few years with airlines offering deals for golf or "sporting equipment" but specifically excluding scuba equipment.

Some airlines offer an allowance if you speak to them in advance, some offer a much reduced free for excess, some offer nothing at all. Best to contact the airlines before going and find out what the policy is and if they DO say theres an allowance, ask for it in writing to take with you to the airport.

Putting stuff in the hand luggage isnt really an option as you'll find most airlines limit to 5kg hand luggage (others slightly more) meaning its useless.

You'll find generally golf clubs and scuba are treated totally differently....

 

[MoonWrasse]

Hi there,
I see you're in the UK, so there a couple of things that the US does differently over here than in the UK.

If you're travelling through the US, you'll be expected to leave your bags unlocked once you enter the US baggage system. This is to allow the TSA (aka...not even going to go there, but you can find the threads) to inspect your baggage in the "interests of security".

Two suggestions for this situation: keep your valuables, computer/reg in your check in luggage; see if they have "TSA" approved locks in the UK. The TSA should be able to unlock, inspect and then replace the locks afterwards . ( I say should...again you can find more threads on this.)


Also, while accepting bags up to 70lb / 32kg, most US airlines now appear to be charging extra for anything over 50lb/22kg . This of course is variable on how nice you are to the staff, financial situation of airline, time of day, time of month...the usual variables.

..And of course, the classic no lighters, knives, scissors, tools, etc in hand luggage. This restriction has officially been "eased" in the past month or so to allow small tools and small scissors, but I don't think that this has filtered down to the TSA "grunts" yet.

....and finally my last b+tch....Most European Airline still serve free alcohol in cattle class. With US airlines it's usually $5/€5/3GBP a drink.

Other than the above, I hope you have a good trip. Dive safe and have fun!!

I strongly disagree. Carry on your regs, computer, camera.

 

[speedhound]

I strongly disagree. Carry on your regs, computer, camera.

Ooops, I meant carry-on...I often get woody blords muddled....I stand corrected, thanks.

Definitely carry on reg, computer, camera and valuables.....