Sporting equipment

We will accept all non-motorised bicycles provided they are packed in a recognised bicycle bag.

Preparing bicycles for travel:

• bicycle pedals must be removed (or fixed inwards)
• handlebars must be fixed sideways
• the bicycle must be contained in a protective case or bag
• you may wish to deflate the tyres to reduce risk of damage
• the majority of non-motorised bicycles comply with maximum dimensions, although all non-motorised bicycles will be accepted

We will accept the following diving equipment provided it is packed in a recognised kit bag and does not exceed the maximum dimension and weight restrictions:

• scuba regulator
• tank harness
• tank pressure gauge
• face mask
• fins
• buoyancy control device (BCD)
• snorkel
• weight belt
• cylinder tank

Preparing diving equipment for travel: 

• cylinders must be empty for carriage.
• pressure-sensitive devices may need special packaging. Please refer to manufacturer for advice.
• spear-guns must be unloaded with the spear packed separately

All firearms (including replica and decommissioned) and ammunition are restricted under UK law and you must notify us at least 72 hours before you travel to ensure compliance with UK government (or other local government) embargoes and restrictions. You must ensure you have the required documentation and licences for your firearms and ammunition. This includes export/import licences and authorisation from local and national authorities.

When you travel with firearms you must be at check-in at least 2 hours before your flight, to allow sufficient time to process the paperwork prior to clearing security.

If you are transferring through London you require a minimum connecting time of 3 hours. 

Each case containing firearms is subject to a £50 each way charge at check-in. Firearms are handled by a specialist third party agent on our behalf, this charge covers their costs.

Firearms will be accepted provided they are packed in an appropriate carriage case, or if this is not possible, packed securely inside a suitcase.

Please note: if you are travelling to or from South Africa you cannot pack your firearms or ammunition in your checked baggage with your personal effects. The firearm and ammunition must be packed in separate locked bags or containers. You will not be charged for the extra bag.

Preparing firearms for travel:

• each firearm carried must be accompanied by the appropriate firearms certificate
• the firearm must be unloaded 
• if possible the firearm should be dismantled 
• the total weight of the ammunition (including shell) must not exceed the allowance of 5kg (11lbs) per passenger per bag
• sharing weight allowance between passengers is not allowed
• there will be no additional cost for ammunition packed in your checked baggage, or in a separate compartment in the gun case
• if ammunition is carried separately you will be charged for the extra bag
• the Heavy Bag Charge will apply to all bags over 23kgs
• ammunition must be packed in either its original packaging or in a suitable container that prevents movement between shells or cartridges, i.e. loose ammunition is not permitted
• bags with ammunition must not bear 'explosives' labels

We will accept all skis and snowboards as the majority of skis comply with maximum dimensions.

Preparing skis and snowboards for travel:

• skis and snowboards must be packed in a recognised ski or snowboard bag
• ski boots should be packed in your checked baggage where possible to avoid additional cost

Note: Remember each bag that exceeds your free checked baggage allowance will incur an excess baggage fee.

We will accept short surfboards providing they do not exceed the maximum dimensions and weight restrictions. Surfboards will only be accepted if packed appropriately in a recognised bag or case to safeguard against damage.