Hi there. Dilemma - flying Swiss with a friend LHR -GVA... Going snowboarding over Easter.

I am - unfortunately - stuck taking the bags to the airport, as she is coming straight from work. I would prefer to check both bags in and be done - she is coming at the last second. I don't want to wait for her in the scrum of LHR to arrive and check her own bag.

I know SWISS will fly one set of skis / snowboard for free PLUS 1 bag.

Choices:
Take two snowboard bags and see if they will count 1 as equipment and the other as a "normal" bag. (This is preferred.)

Pack both snowboards in one bag, plus a duffle. (This would be a pain.)

Anyone know how SWISS might view 2 board bags?

I am a Star Alliance Gold if that makes any difference in this scenario.

Thank you!