Using sports gear handling for non sports things
Dec 20, 2017, 10:20 am
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Using sports gear handling for non sports things
For Christmas my dad is making me a piece of furniture (some assembly required) and trying to figure out the best way to fly back with it.
With prestige I get free sports gear for one of my checked bags, so was hoping I could put it in a bicycle box (meeting all of Air Canada’s restrictions for size and weight for a bicycle, which is a lot more than a standard bag).
If it’s the same size and weight and shape as a bicycle does Air Canada care what’s inside? When I’ve travelled with sports gear before I never remember them checking, they just put a tag and send you to the oversized screening (flying out of YYZ) so trying to decide whether to chance it
With prestige I get free sports gear for one of my checked bags, so was hoping I could put it in a bicycle box (meeting all of Air Canada’s restrictions for size and weight for a bicycle, which is a lot more than a standard bag).
If it’s the same size and weight and shape as a bicycle does Air Canada care what’s inside? When I’ve travelled with sports gear before I never remember them checking, they just put a tag and send you to the oversized screening (flying out of YYZ) so trying to decide whether to chance it
Dec 20, 2017, 10:26 am
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This probably doesn't help you feel better about your specific question but when I used to check-in skis, I would often stuff the ski bag with a bunch of other non-ski-related items along with the skis and poles. Clothes, food, etc. Nobody batted an eye.
This probably doesn't help you feel better about your specific question but when I used to check-in skis, I would often stuff the ski bag with a bunch of other non-ski-related items along with the skis and poles. Clothes, food, etc. Nobody batted an eye.
Dec 20, 2017, 11:17 am
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When the furniture gets damaged in transit because NOT properly handled as might a cargo shipment which is correctly labelled, then OP gets the shaft trying to make a claim.
Plus, your advocating breaking the Tariff, where AC specifies what can be carried under Sports Equipment provisions.
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ial-items.html
OP...this shipment could get far more expensive than you expect, if something goes wrong...
Dec 20, 2017, 11:18 am
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The advice here says NO clothing, so you will be out of luck if lost or damaged.
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ial-items.html
Dec 20, 2017, 11:43 am
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The advice here says NO clothing, so you will be out of luck if lost or damaged.
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ial-items.html
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ial-items.html
Dec 20, 2017, 12:55 pm
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Yes, until something goes wrong...
The advice here says NO clothing, so you will be out of luck if lost or damaged.
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ial-items.html
The advice here says NO clothing, so you will be out of luck if lost or damaged.
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ial-items.html
Besides, according to employees who work at the airport, the website is wrong anyway.
Dec 20, 2017, 1:39 pm
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AC Baggage Handlers Toss Bags 20Ft! VIDEO!
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best wishes to you and yours
Dec 20, 2017, 2:09 pm
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If you're willing to risk the damage and being caught, I say go for it, no real risk IMO. I do suggest also being prepared if found out to either pay for it or have plenty of time in order to make other arrangements before the flight.
Dec 20, 2017, 2:53 pm
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The number of solar systems I've taken masquerading as bikes is insane. Many of the "bikes" have weighed a touch over 32kg.
Dec 20, 2017, 3:24 pm
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ps...for the sake of all our safe journeys, trust none of these solar systems are powered by anything on this list?
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ted-items.html
Dec 20, 2017, 3:32 pm
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To complicate the what has been allowed: we routinely put our displays around the world in golf bags so that they tow easily in large convention halls. Never had an issue; if we did, i would look to my insurance vs relying solely on AC or any other airline.
Dec 20, 2017, 3:51 pm
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Might work, it might not - it depends who you get at the airport. I had an AC supervisor in YVR refuse to accept a display case as oversized baggage, even though I'd dragged it to trade shows all over North America for years as such. Nope said this one guy, it HAS to go cargo. So I had to throw it in a cab, go to the cargo terminal at YVR and spend another $200 to ship it home - with the proviso it would get there in three to five days. Then had to cab it back to the main terminal and missed my flight, all because some twit's hat was too tight.
Dec 20, 2017, 4:03 pm
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Might work, it might not - it depends who you get at the airport. I had an AC supervisor in YVR refuse to accept a display case as oversized baggage, even though I'd dragged it to trade shows all over North America for years as such. Nope said this one guy, it HAS to go cargo. So I had to throw it in a cab, go to the cargo terminal at YVR and spend another $200 to ship it home - with the proviso it would get there in three to five days. Then had to cab it back to the main terminal and missed my flight, all because some twit's hat was too tight.
You will need to contact Air Canada Cargo if you're travelling with bags that exceed:
32 kg (70 lb) in weight,
292 cm (115 in) in linear dimensions, and/or
203 cm (80 in) in length.
Dec 20, 2017, 5:15 pm
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ps...for the sake of all our safe journeys, trust none of these solar systems are powered by anything on this list?
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...ted-items.html
