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tom_ass19 · 06-05-2012, 22:40

Hey guys

I'm moving to nz at the end of the month and have been looking on the airline websites that i'm travelling with. I'm leaving my kayak here but bringing all my gear with me including my paddle.

From what I can see I can get the paddle as "checked baggage" for the combined kg that i'm allowed bring. My main concern is having to pay extra because of the length though it's just a standard size paddle.

I'd appreciate any advice from here from people who have traveled with their paddle to see if they had to pay extra.

Cheers,
Tom

MugMugs · 07-05-2012, 11:15

Hi Tom. Shipping it behind you will cost you a hell of a lot less and if you really wait to, you'd probably get the boat out too.

tom_ass19 · 09-05-2012, 14:24

Thanks for the reply guys, much appreciated

tom_ass19 · 14-06-2012, 00:23

Hey guys,

Just thought i'd update as it may be useful for other people travelling abroad with kayaking gear and paddles.

Left from Dublin to Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong to Melbourne and finally Christchurch.

I flew with three different airlines, Etihad Airways, Cathy Pacific and Air New Zealand. All three were fine, didn't have to pay any extra charge.

So all was good

06-05-2012, 22:40	#1
tom_ass19 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cork Posts: 1,280 Adverts \| Friends	Airlines Hey guys I'm moving to nz at the end of the month and have been looking on the airline websites that i'm travelling with. I'm leaving my kayak here but bringing all my gear with me including my paddle. From what I can see I can get the paddle as "checked baggage" for the combined kg that i'm allowed bring. My main concern is having to pay extra because of the length though it's just a standard size paddle. I'd appreciate any advice from here from people who have traveled with their paddle to see if they had to pay extra. Cheers, Tom

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07-05-2012, 11:15	#2
MugMugs BANANA'ED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dark Side of the moon Posts: 8,546 Adverts \| Friends	Hi Tom. Shipping it behind you will cost you a hell of a lot less and if you really wait to, you'd probably get the boat out too.

09-05-2012, 14:24	#3
tom_ass19 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cork Posts: 1,280 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks for the reply guys, much appreciated

14-06-2012, 00:23	#4
tom_ass19 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cork Posts: 1,280 Adverts \| Friends	Hey guys, Just thought i'd update as it may be useful for other people travelling abroad with kayaking gear and paddles. Left from Dublin to Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong to Melbourne and finally Christchurch. I flew with three different airlines, Etihad Airways, Cathy Pacific and Air New Zealand. All three were fine, didn't have to pay any extra charge. So all was good