Ski & Board Reno-Tahoe » airline http://ski.visitrenotahoe.com Winter in America's Adventure Place Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:17:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Carrying around the baggage … of baggage http://ski.visitrenotahoe.com/adventuresportsrecreation/winter-sports/carrying-around-the-baggage-%e2%80%a6-of-baggage/ http://ski.visitrenotahoe.com/adventuresportsrecreation/winter-sports/carrying-around-the-baggage-%e2%80%a6-of-baggage/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:43:16 +0000 Reno Tahoe USA http://blog.visitrenotahoe.com/?p=429 The inflating cost of flying can be a drag for skiers and boarders who often prefer bringing their own boards/skis/poles/boots to renting and having to deal with adjusting to new equipment. Luckily for skiers and boarders coming to Reno-Tahoe, chances are they will be flying an airline that doesn’t charge. Southwest Airlines, for example, is Reno-Tahoe International Airport’s biggest carrier.

Here is a breakdown of the baggage costs for carriers flying into Reno-Tahoe:

  • Alaska Airlines: First bag free, with no penalty for ski bags
  • Allegiant Air: First bag free, with no penalty for ski bags
  • American Airlines: First bag $15, with no additional penalty for ski bags
  • Delta Airlines: First bag free, with no penalty for ski bags
  • Horizon Air: First bag free, with no penalty for ski bags
  • Southwest Airlines: First bag free, with no penalty for ski bags
  • United Airlines: First bag $15, with no additional penalty for ski bags
  • U.S. Airways: First bag $15, subject to penalties for bags over 45 inches/114 cm and maximum weight of 50 pounds/23 kg.

It is worth noting that even if you can get your ski bag on the airplane for a reasonable price, airlines impose extra charges for bags that weigh over 50 pounds – with some charging in excess of $100.

Check with your individual airline, and know the rules before you get the bill.

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