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So, you are flying Spirit Airlines and are worried about carrying surfboards and skiing gear? Worry not, for you can simply pack your skis and surfboards in a bag, and you are ready to go. The airline lays down simple conditions. All that it requires you is to ensure that your stuff does not cross the allowed weight limit (exceeding 50 pounds) and size limit (exceeding 62 inches).

If your belongings cross the permissible limits, then you will have to pay extra. Do not also forget that Spirit Airlines considers one item of checked ski/snowboard equipment to be one checked bag. So, a couple of skis, ski poles, ski boots, or one snowboard and one pair of snowboard boots would be counted as separate entities if they are packed separately. If you want to pack the ski/snowboard boots separately, then you must pack them in a ski/snowboard boot bag if you want them to be considered part of the one piece of checked baggage.

What needs to be understood here is the fact that the airline does not accept loose or unpacked boots as checked baggage.

It would require you to sign a limited liability release when flying with skis or snowboards.

Traveling with Ski and Surfboards on Spirit Airlines? Follow These Points.

  • Make sure that you pre-pay for your baggage and sports equipment (at least one day before the departure). If you want to make the payments at the last minute, then be careful, you will have to pay more.
  • Never be late for your flight. Always remember that sport equipment, on most occasions, requires special handling while checking in which can be time-consuming. It is therefore best advised that you reach the airport early so that a slight delay does not bother you.
  • Spirit Airlines, or any airline for that matter, change its baggage policies periodically. It is therefore important that you keep an eye on their websites or get in touch with their customer services if you want to know their latest policies about the fees and conditions.
  • When it comes to packing your equipment, then make sure that you pack them with ample protection and wrap them in a hard case or padded bag. This would protect them from any damage while handling or in transport.
  • Do not forget to write down your name, address, and contact information. This would ensure that your stuff is traced and delivered back to you in case it is misplaced during the transport.

Yes, you can carry skis and surfboards on Spirit Airlines. All that you are required to do is to follow the laid down procedures failing which would attract fine and penalties. You should also not forget that you might have to pay some extra charges for your equipment.

However, do not bother. Simply book your oversized equipment in advance and give your gear a secured packing and you need not have any anxiety or hassles while traveling with your equipment on Spirit Airlines.

 

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