Cheapflights.com looks at the cost of transporting your skis or snowboard this winter.
| Air Canada | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Set of skis, one helmet and one boot bag counts as one piece. No oversize charge applies to skis or snowboards. |
| Air France | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. Excess fees (over 50lbs) depend on route. | Ski and snowboard equipment must be placed in an adapted container and confirmed with sales department by phone. |
| AirTran Airways | All standard checked baggage fees apply. A $50 fee applies to equipment over 50lbs. | Ski equipment (skis, poles, boots) must be packed in an enclosed container. Snowboards must be stored in designed case with a Limited Release Tag. |
| Alaska Airlines | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. A fee applies to equipment over 50lbs or 62". | Skis and boot bag or snowboard and boot bag constitute one piece of equipment. |
| American Airlines | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Dimensions are limited. Skis/snowboard: 126", Boot bag: 45" (LxWxH). |
| British Airways | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward BA's (free) baggage allowance. | BA will accept skis and snowboards of all dimensions provided they are packed correctly. |
| Delta Air Lines | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Fees apply if the combined weight of the ski/snowboard and boot bag exceed 50lbs. |
| JetBlue Airways | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Ski and snowboard equipment are not accepted on flights to/from the Dominican Republic. |
| Southwest Airlines | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Up to two bags (with skis, poles and boots) count as one item. |
| United Airlines | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Overweight fees will apply if heavier than 50lbs. |
| US Airways | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | US Airways will accept two ski bags. Ski equipment consists of one pair of skis or a snowboard, one pair of ski boots, one pair of ski poles and one pair of ski bindings. |
| Virgin America | Ski equipment counts as one piece of luggage toward baggage allowance. | Ski equipment, including poles and boots, must be enclosed in a container or travel bag. |
| Virgin Atlantic | Ski equipment is transported at no extra charge. | Fees apply if the equipment exceeds 23kg (50lbs). |