From 13 February 2007, all customers will be allowed to check in their respective free checked baggage allowance PLUS one additional item of sports equipment providing the item, weighs up to 23kg, and does not exceed the following dimensions:
2.5m x 1.00m x 0.80m (98in x 39in x 31in).
Any items that exceed the maximum dimensions will need to be transported as unaccompanied baggage, which can be arranged through BA World Cargo.
Sporting wheelchairs are considered sports equipment.
There are some examples of sports equipment where specific criteria apply. Please see the list below:
Snow and skiing equipment
Skis, poles and boot bag allowed
Snowboard and boot bag allowed
Golf Equipment
A golf bag containing clubs and a pair of golf shoes allowed
Fishing equipment
The Rod & tackle bags are allowed
Bicycles
A single seat touring non motorised bicycle is allowed.
Windsurfer sets
Windsurfer sets comprise of board, sail & spare plus mast are all considered as one bag and will be accepted as long as they do not exceed the maximum dimensions
Diving equipment kit
Diving equipment kit comprises of facemask, pair of fins, pressure gauge, regulator, safety vest, snorkel, weights belt, and cylinder tank which must be empty to ensure safe handling.
Hang gliders
Hang gliders are unlikely to be with in the maximum dimensions but if they are will be counted as one bag
Firearms
Sporting guns/firearms will continue to be accepted as sporting goods – considered as one bag no charge and no change to current handling process