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Flying with hockey and/or lacrosse equipment

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Hockey and lacrosse equipment is accepted as checked baggage.

  • Two hockey and/or lacrosse stick(s) are allowed if multiple sticks are either taped together or packed in a suitable bag or container.
  • We also allow two hockey sticks and/or lacrosse sticks taped together and one hockey or lacrosse equipment bag generally consisting of pads, helmets, pants, a jersey, gloves, and skates/cleats.
  • When checking hockey and/or lacrosse equipment, we allow up to two bags (containing hockey sticks and/or lacrosse sticks and one hockey or lacrosse equipment bag) to count as one item, even if taped or packed separately.
  • Hockey and lacrosse equipment will be transported only with a limited release of liability. Customers are not eligible for reimbursement or compensation for any damage that occurs in situations where a limited release of liability applies.
  • Hockey and lacrosse equipment over 100 pounds in weight and/or 115 inches in total dimensions cannot be checked as baggage.
  • Standard checked bag fees and overweight bag fees apply to hockey and lacrosse equipment.
  • Oversize fees are waived.

Traveling on an itinerary involving a partner airline? Keep in mind that the partner airline may have different guidelines.

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