Mar 6, 2018, 9:22 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
UA - Sports equipment: Golf
United accepts one item of golf equipment per customer as checked baggage.
An item of golf equipment consists of:
Excess Valuation may not be purchased for golf equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case.
First or second checked bag service charges may apply.Golfing bags measuring over 62 (158 cm) total linear inches (L + H + W) that contain golf equipment will not be subject to any applicable oversize checked baggage service charges. Overweight baggage charges are applicable. Golf bags that do not contain golfing equipment will be subject to any applicable oversize and overweight checked baggage service charges.
Note: All customers, including MileagePlus® Premier® members, who check a golf bag may experience a delay in receiving their bag at the baggage claim due to the manner in which oversized items and sports equipment are required to be loaded, unloaded and delivered to baggage claim.
An item of golf equipment consists of:
- One golf bag containing 1 set of golf clubs
- Golf balls
- One pair of golf shoes
Excess Valuation may not be purchased for golf equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case.
First or second checked bag service charges may apply.Golfing bags measuring over 62 (158 cm) total linear inches (L + H + W) that contain golf equipment will not be subject to any applicable oversize checked baggage service charges. Overweight baggage charges are applicable. Golf bags that do not contain golfing equipment will be subject to any applicable oversize and overweight checked baggage service charges.
Note: All customers, including MileagePlus® Premier® members, who check a golf bag may experience a delay in receiving their bag at the baggage claim due to the manner in which oversized items and sports equipment are required to be loaded, unloaded and delivered to baggage claim.
Consolidated: Traveling with Golf Bags on United
Feb 12, 2016, 8:51 pm
#76
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: What I write is my opinion alone..don't read into it anything not written.
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"Up to two pairs of snow skis and associated equipment in one bag and one ski boot bag.
If the combined weight of the ski bag and boot bag is over 50 pounds (23 kg), applicable overweight charges apply.
A boot bag without an accompanied ski bag is considered one bag and normal baggage fees apply"
Feb 13, 2016, 1:01 am
#77
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Philadelphia, LAX, Paris
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I have been traveling with my golf clubs on a routine basis for the last 5 years without any incident, and my Callaway golf travel bag always contains one (in some case 2) pair of shoes, rain gear, and even a spare golf shirt & short. On return flights, I sometimes stuff in my dirty laundry bag.
I often get the TSA card telling me that the bag has been inspected, but my bags always arrived with me.
I will be flying with my golf bag again this coming Monday, and will let everyone know what the result will be.
I often get the TSA card telling me that the bag has been inspected, but my bags always arrived with me.
I will be flying with my golf bag again this coming Monday, and will let everyone know what the result will be.
Feb 13, 2016, 10:34 am
#78
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 378
Most posters have stated that they do and/or PLAN to lie in this situation (I agree it's a white lie & I'VE DONE IT!).Which would mean they believe their additional items are not allowed in the bag per the policy. Most posters also agree that this policy is in place to protect oversize & additional checked luggage revenue.
Feb 14, 2016, 9:58 am
#79
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
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Feb 15, 2016, 10:50 am
#80
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
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Posts: 5,690
I think how you pitch it to them is important, so they don't feel they are driving a wedge between the customer and the UA policy. There has to be fair way to everyone to save some green on this. I do think too much stuff in the bag could be a hazard, though.
Feb 15, 2016, 3:00 pm
#81
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Philadelphia, LAX, Paris
Programs: UA 1K/2MM, SPG/Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Lifetime HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat
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I have been traveling with my golf clubs on a routine basis for the last 5 years without any incident, and my Callaway golf travel bag always contains one (in some case 2) pair of shoes, rain gear, and even a spare golf shirt & short. On return flights, I sometimes stuff in my dirty laundry bag.
I often get the TSA card telling me that the bag has been inspected, but my bags always arrived with me.
I will be flying with my golf bag again this coming Monday, and will let everyone know what the result will be.
I often get the TSA card telling me that the bag has been inspected, but my bags always arrived with me.
I will be flying with my golf bag again this coming Monday, and will let everyone know what the result will be.
Now, this is my home airport, so they know me here.
I will be checking the golf bag again at PHX tomorrow and again at IAH on Wednesday, so we'll see how things go
Feb 16, 2016, 12:39 am
#82
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: TPA
Programs: UA 1K, Hertz PC
Posts: 35
The ironic thing about all this is that United has a deal with the PGA Tour. So I'd say a fair amount of players fly United. Coming from a player who's taken advantage of said deal and have had way more than one pair of shoes and some balls with my clubs. Never heard a word about anything. Gonna chalk it up to being an over-zealous agent.
Mar 10, 2016, 8:47 am
#83
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: LA
Posts: 1,281
Are Golf Clubs for Silver considered part of the baggage allowance or do I pay extra?
Looking for some help on a basic question for a colleague of mine.
She is a Silver on UA. She will be traveling with golf clubs and she wants to know, assuming she carries on her personal belongings as a carry on and she checks the golf clubs (under 62 linear inches in total), will the golf clubs be considered her free check bag? Thxs
She is a Silver on UA. She will be traveling with golf clubs and she wants to know, assuming she carries on her personal belongings as a carry on and she checks the golf clubs (under 62 linear inches in total), will the golf clubs be considered her free check bag? Thxs
Mar 10, 2016, 9:01 am
#84
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Location: DEN
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Jul 19, 2016, 7:49 am
#87
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: CLE
Programs: United, Hilton, Marriott, Hertz, National
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Feb 20, 2018, 3:27 pm
#89
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Feb 20, 2018, 3:33 pm
#90
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