Originally Posted by antroboy
Anyone here ever traveled with fishing rods on a UA flight? I understand that one gear carrier can be checked in if within certain size (105" long max?), and it counts as 1 piece of luggage. Could anyone confirm?
Furthermore, I was planning to use the automated check-in kiosks, but I'm afraid it's not possible if I'm traveling with the fishing equipment?
If it's a hard, or well padded case you should be fine for checked in luggage.
Skiis aren't a problem... Under the 105" limit as you mentioned.
And it does count as a piece of luggage.
If you still want to use the auto check in, it's possible to use the kiosk, and then go back to the conveyor belt, for oversized bags. Although you should confirm that it's checked correctly.
Good luck