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Flying with baseball and softball equipment

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  • Baseball and softball equipment, including one bag generally consisting of four bats, one helmet, one pair of cleats, one uniform, one glove, and one pair of batting gloves, is accepted as checked baggage.
  • A catcher may have additional equipment.
  • Baseball and softball 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.
  • Baseball and softball 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 baseball and softball 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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