Originally Posted by
bscooter26
The bag was 79 lbs. with my two snowboards (one pair of bindings), a pair of skis, poles, and one pair each of ski boots and snowboard boots, plus a few miscellaneous items like ski gloves and pants
Originally Posted by
jpschoubert
I would escalate - does not seem right. Since I would assume you are tsa pre, would have been smart to wear your boots thru screening!! Good luck!
ehh...NOPE.
The policy is very clear:
From
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...and-sports.jsp
Skis (snow/water) and snowboards
Allowance and requirements
You can travel with:
- 1 pair of skis or a snowboard
- 1 bag containing a pair of ski or snowboard boots
You cannot travel with lighters or torches for applying ski wax
The keyword (or number) is "1" (one).
You had 2 ski pairs and one snowboard, more than what is allowed.
Of course, if you ONLY read the part about maximum weight and size, there is no mention of weight.
But you have to read the whole section together and it is VERY clear that you are only allowed either
ONE pair of skis
OR ONE snowboard.
Yes, airlines are very strict about that recently.
On a recent United flight, they made me open the bag (Despite it having only one board and way below 50lbs) and made sure I only had a snowboard in the bag, no jackets, pants or anything else (which I didn't).
BTW, United limits the weight of snowboard bag and boots bag to be less than 50lbs together.