Ski boots - hand baggage or checked in
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Started by Zell Belle in Ski Chatter 15-Jan-2011 - 77 Replies
Zell Belle posted Jan-2011
This is my first year taking my own ski boots and I can't decide on the best way pack them. Either one in each checked in suitcases, or carry both as hand luggage. We are flying Jet2 and have 22 kilos checked in baggage so weight is not an issue (I think). What do you all do :?: Ria x
OldAndy
reply to 'Ski boots - hand baggage or checked in' posted Jan-2011
In the hold - definately! In my bag, at the bottom, well stuffed with socks etc.
They are pretty much indestructable from anything an airline/baggage handler can throw at them.
They are pretty much indestructable from anything an airline/baggage handler can throw at them.
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OldAndy
reply to 'Ski boots - hand baggage or checked in' posted Jan-2011
Actually - I forgot - tend to put my goggles inside one of the boots, reckon this will keep them safe.
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OldAndy
reply to 'Ski boots - hand baggage or checked in' posted Jan-2011
Sorry - keep the goggles safe that is, don't think goggles can magically keep ski boots safe??
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Zell Belle
reply to 'Ski boots - hand baggage or checked in' posted Jan-2011
Thanks Old Andy thats what I thought. I will do as you say and stuff the boots with socks etc.,and they will be surrounded by salopettes and clothes so hopefully they will be fine. Thanks again. Ria x
Dave Mac
reply to 'Ski boots - hand baggage or checked in' posted Jan-2011
A few years ago there were reports of security turning back hand baggage containing ski boots. There were also many reports from J2skiers who had done just this. The worst example was an airline where the boots were allowed otwards as hand baggage, but not on the inward leg. Daft. I don't know if it has changed, but there are one or two occasions each season where I could take advantage of skiing just with hand luggage.
AllyG
reply to 'Ski boots - hand baggage or checked in' posted Jan-2011
I took my new ski boots in the lovely special wheely boot bag I bought at the same time, as hand luggage with EasyJet in October and there was no problem at all.
I don't think they would have fitted in my suitcase with my helmet and all the rest of my stuff - plus they are quite heavy.
And - if the airline lost my suitcase I would at least have had my boots!
Ally
I don't think they would have fitted in my suitcase with my helmet and all the rest of my stuff - plus they are quite heavy.
And - if the airline lost my suitcase I would at least have had my boots!
Ally
Zell Belle
reply to 'Ski boots - hand baggage or checked in' posted Jan-2011
Thanks everyone for your help. I am getting the suitcases down from the loft tomorrow so will see how it looks putting one in each suitcase and surrounding it with clothes. Ria x
Topic last updated on 25-January-2011 at 08:08