How To Get All Your Ski Gear On The Plane
One of the biggest challenges to any ski holiday is getting everything you need onto the plane. Luggage allowances limit the amount you can bring. Sometimes you’ll even need to pay a premium charge to fly your ski equipment. Both Swiss Air and British Airways allow skiers to travel with their ski equipment for free as long as they have a ticket that includes checked luggage.
Here are some of our handy tips and tricks for getting everything on the plane:
Roll Your Clothes. Folded clothes take up more room than rolled clothes. Expert packers always roll their clothes. You can further compress items by using rubber bands or purchasing travel compactors. This trick can save you some serious space in your luggage.
Use Extra Space. Stuff socks into your shoes to fill this extra space, and pack fragile items into your helmet. Your helmet is a good place to store your goggles, for example. Just make sure to throw in a few softer items, like your gloves, for extra padding.
Pack Heavy Items as Carry-On. Packing heavier items in your carry-on can help save on your luggage allowances. Most flights allow you to bring a small personal item like a backpack and bag that can fit in the overhead. Some boot bags qualify as carry-on. Just make sure to check the allowed your specific dimensions.
Pack Light Layers, and Wear Heavy Layers. Wear your bulkiest ski clothes, like your jacket on the plane ride and pack your lightest layers, like your thermals in your luggage. Wearing heavy layers on the plane will not only save you much-needed space, but you’ll also be warm when you arrive at your ski destination. It's a win-win!