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Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, has come to the aid of sports travellers by announcing
that they can take one piece of sporting equipment in addition to their checked baggage allowance.
The announcement comes after rival carrier, British Airways, decided to ban surfboards and other sporting equipment,
such as pole vaults and javelins, in the cargo hold on its flights from 6th November 2007.
This means that, as long as the equipment complies with size and weight allowances, Virgin Atlantic travellers
can check in
to the hold of the aircraft their diving equipment, golf equipment, fishing equipment, hang gliders, snow skis,
surfboards, windsurfing boards, booms and sails, bicycles, paragliders, canoes and kayaks - all free of charge.
Sporting wheelchairs are also considered sports equipment.
Paul Dickinson, Sales and Marketing Director, Virgin Atlantic, said:
"Virgin Atlantic continues to be the airline for sports enthusiasts unlike others who are doing everything they can
to prevent the gold medallists of the future transporting their equipment. Our new sports equipment policy enables
all sports travellers, whether Olympic teams or not, to enjoy their journey throughout."
The sporting equipment can weigh no more than 32kg, unless with prior consent, and must not exceed
overall dimensions of 62" (width + height + length). If the sports equipment weighs more than 32kg,
the item will be treated as two pieces of checked baggage, excess baggage charges will then apply.
Sporting equipment weighing more than 45kg will need to be transported as cargo and cannot be accepted
as checked baggage. Larger dimensions are allowed for surf boards as outlined in the table below.
For further information please contact the Virgin Atlantic Press Office on 01293 747373 or visitwww.virginatlantic.com
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Notes to Editors:
The following equipment can be considered as 1 piece of sporting equipment, complying with size and weight.
| Fishing equipment |
Rod & tackle bag. |
| Diving Equipment Kit |
No more than 1 of the following, facemask, fins (pair), pressure gauge, regulator, safety vest, snorkel, weights belt and cylinder which must be empty to ensure safe handling. |
| Golf equipment |
One bag containing: max. 14 clubs, one dozen balls, one pair of golf shoes. |
| Hang gliders |
Hang gliders will only be accepted if they are within the max dimensions 2.5m x 1.00m x 0.80m (98in x 39in x 31in). |
| Snow Ski |
One pair of skis and ski poles or a snow board or a monoski. Plus one pair of ski boots and bindings. |
| Surfboards |
One surfboard to a max length of 2.5m. |
| Windsurfers |
One windsurfing board to a maximum length of 2.5m. Mast, boom and sail also included if wrapped as one item. |
| Bicycles |
Single seat, non-motorised bicycles in protective box or bag. (Bike pedals must be removed, or fixed inwards, handlebars fixed sideways, to minimise risk of damage tyres can be deflated). |
| Sporting guns |
Air rifles, hunting rifles, safari rifles, shotguns. Each gun carrier will be considered as one bag. |
| Canoes & Kayaks |
Up to 4.5m (162 In). Canoes/Kayak in excess of 4.5m must be referred to Cargo. Including canoeing items such as paddle, seat, buoyancy aid, spray deck and helmet. |
| Paragliders |
Comprises of 1 canopy/wing, 1 harness and 1 helmet all contained in a rucksack |
Sporting equipment on codeshare partners may differ. Charges may apply. If you’re travelling in a group,
please ensure you notify Virgin Atlantic in advance so that we can ensure your needs are best catered for.
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