Hockey Sticks and Hockey Bag Rules and Fees - Flying with Hockey Sticks and Bags

Hockey Sticks and Equipment Bags are typically allowed as checked baggage by most airlines.

Hockey equipment is typically treated like regular luggage, hence the standard checked baggage fee will usually apply, as well as the regular weight limits of a normal suitcase, but most airlines will allow your hockey sticks to fly separately from your gear bag without incurring a charge for an extra piece of equipment.
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Some airlines allow skates to be brought on-board as a carry-on item, as long as the skates have non-removable blades, but this depends on the origin and destination of your flight, and you may encounter delays while going through security. We recommend to pack your hockey skates into the equipment bag.

Goalie pads are typically accepted when packed inside the hockey equipment bag, but some airlines allow goalie pads to be transported separately free of charge.

Be sure to check the exact rules for hockey sticks and equipment for your specific airline before you fly, to know exactly how to pack your hockey gear.

Airline Name	Accepts Hockey Sticks and Hockey Bags?	Included in Allowance?	Cost	Policy / Comments
AHA! Airlines		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Air Canada		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Air Europa		Yes	Free - 250 EUR	View Policy
Air Transat		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Alaska Airlines		Yes	Free - Standard Baggage Fee	View Policy
Allegiant Air		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
American Airlines		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Avelo Airlines		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Breeze Airways		Yes	$40-$50 USD	View Policy
Contour Airlines		Yes	$25 USD	View Policy
Delta Airlines		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Eastern Airlines		Yes	Free - Standard Baggage Fee	View Policy
Flair Airlines		Yes	$59 - $99 + tax	View Policy
Frontier Airlines		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Hawaiian Airlines		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
ITA Airways		No	40-90 EUR	View Policy
jet2.com		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
JetBlue		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
LOT Airlines		Yes	Free	View Policy
Porter Airlines		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Skywest Airlines		No	See Policy	View Policy
Southwest		Yes	Free	View Policy
Spirit Airlines		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Sun Country Airlines		Yes	$100 USD	View Policy
Swoop Airlines		Yes	Free - Standard Baggage Fee	View Policy
United Airlines		Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Virgin Atlantic		Yes	Free - Standard Baggage Fee	View Policy
Westjet		Yes	Free - Standard Baggage Fee	View Policy

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