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Flying with vaulting poles

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  • Vaulting poles in a single bag, regardless of the number of poles in the bag, are accepted as checked baggage.
  • Vaulting poles 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.
  • Vaulting poles over 100 pounds in weight cannot be checked as baggage.
  • Standard checked bag fees and overweight bag fees apply to vaulting poles.
  • 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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