Hi all, along this line I have got a week in Fuerteventura mid November travelling on Excel Airways. When reading the above thread I seem to be picking up there may be some form of diving equipment allowance on airlines????
I was thinking about shoving stuff into my surfboard bag but if there is a separate allowance then that would be even better in the nice dive bag I have as I still have a wife and toddler to pack into my surfboard bag too!!rofl
Any info, while I nip off to trawl through the airlines t&c's
cheers
I HAVE FOUND THE INFO...
*Diving equipment-Passengers taking diving equipment on all flights are now allowed 10 kilos excess baggage free of charge in addition to their normal 20 kilos luggage allowance. Please be advised that all excess baggage is subject to space and availability on the day of departure. If tanks are carried please ensure that these are emptied and the cylinder valve is loose. Large groups of divers must inform the Pre-flight department at least one week prior to departure. (No additional allowance will be available on long haul flights)*
Further info.....
CABIN BAGGAGE
<LI>Only one piece of hand baggage per passenger will be permitted in the cabin.
<LI>This item should weigh no more than 5 kilos with the total dimensions of 115 cms (45 inches), and should include no sharp items.
<LI>It must be able to fit under the seat or in the overhead locker.
<LI>In addition to the above, each passenger is allowed to take one normal sized carrier bag, containing duty free goods.
HOLD BAGGAGE
<LI>The weight of the baggage permitted for carriage in the hold of the aircraft, is normally 20 kilos per passenger. However this may differ with flights to certain tour operators/destinations. Please see our services table for details / check with pre-flight (on 08701677747 or by using our contact us page
http://www.xl.com/Feedback/fb_Feedback.asp) department for details of your specific flight.
<LI>Carriage of excess baggage will be undertaken subject to space and availability on the day, a charge will be made. Departures ex UK; short-haul £5 per kg, Gambia and Egypt £6 per kg. A charge 6 Euros per kg will also be made from the following overseas airports; Arrecife, Las Palmas, Tenerife, Malaga, Alicante, Malta. MAXIMUM PIECE WEIGHT. Health and Safety regulations require us to limit the maximum weight per single item of baggage to 32kgs. Individual items or bags exceeding 32kgs cannot be accepted for carriage and passengers will be required to repack their luggage. This does not affect the baggage allowance.
<LI>Although Infants do not have a free baggage allowance, nappies, collapsible pushchairs and buggies will be accepted in addition to the parents allowance.
RESTRICTED ARTICLES
Very strict legislation exists on the carriage of flammable or poisonous substances. Items such as paint, varnish, lighter fuel, gas refills for hair stylers, fireworks or party poppers cannot be carried. Pistols cannot be carried and the regulations concerning the carriage of sporting guns or the rules on restricted items can be obtained from our Special Requirements department.
The following items are not permitted for carriage in the aircraft cabin with you, toy or replica guns, Catapults, Household cutlery, Knives with blades of any length, Paper knifes, Razor blades, Tradesmen's tool, Darts, Scissors, Knitting needles, Sporting Bats (i.e:Cricket), Billard and snooker or pool cues. All of these items must be carried in your hold baggage.
CARRIAGE OF SPECIAL AND SPORTING ITEMS
Parties taking large numbers of sporting items should contact our Special Requirements department prior to departure. It is also strongly recommended that you take out a separate insurance for special items or sporting equipment.
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Golf clubs-Golfers are allowed to carry a total of 8 kilos (the approximate weight of a half set of golf clubs) of equipment free of charge. Anything over that weight will be subject to the normal excess baggage charge. (no additional allowance will be available on long haul flights)
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Skis/Snowboards/Poles/Boots- Possible charge levied by the tour operator.
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Bicycles-Can be carried but will incur a fee of £35 per bicycle short-haul and £45 long-haul. These must be pre-arranged via the Pre-flight (on 08701677747 or by using our contact us page
http://www.xl.com/Feedback/fb_Feedback.asp) department between 3 months and 5 working days prior to departure. Bicycles should be packed with the tyres deflated, handlebars fixed sideways, pedals removed, and packed adequately to protect from damage.
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Windsurfers/Surfboards-Must all be pre-arranged via the Pre-flight (on 08701677747 or by using our contact us page
http://www.xl.com/Feedback/fb_Feedback.asp) department, between 3 months and 3 working days prior to departure. The following charges will apply which should be paid to the Pre-flight (on 08701677747 or by using our contact us page
http://www.xl.com/Feedback/fb_Feedback.asp) department;
<LI>Windsurfs short-haul £45
<LI>Surfboards short-haul £11
<LI>Kite-surfs short-haul £45
NB Carriage of equipment is always subject to space and availability on the day of departure. HANGLIDERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR CARRIAGE, Non-motorised Parasails or Paragliders which have no rigid parts will be accepted.
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Diving equipment-Passengers taking diving equipment on all flights are now allowed 10 kilos excess baggage free of charge in addition to their normal 20 kilos luggage allowance. Please be advised that all excess baggage is subject to space and availability on the day of departure. If tanks are carried please ensure that these are emptied and the cylinder valve is loose. Large groups of divers must inform the Pre-flight department at least one week prior to departure. (No additional allowance will be available on long haul flights)
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Flying after diving-All passengers must leave a minimum surface interval of at least 12 hours prior to flying after diving. This recommendation is based after a single non-stop dive. If passengers plan to make daily, multiple dives for several days or make a dive requiring an emergency decompression stop, special precaution must be taken. Its recommended that passengers extend their surface interval beyond 24 hours prior to flying after diving.
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Wedding dresses-Wedding dresses and other important accessories should be suitably packed for carriage in the aircraft hold. No charge is levied for the carriage of the wedding dress if prior notice is given to the Special Requirements department. We would strongly recommend that passengers take out a separate insurance for these items.
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Wedding cakes are not carried
