New Tech Kites New Tech Kites Discussion Forum    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Kite bag size limits on airplanes as baggage          New Tech Kites Forum Index -> Kite Lounge View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message riofrioflyer Wind Seeker Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Rio Frio, TX Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:20 pm    Post subject: Kite bag size limits on airplanes as baggage Has anyone checked a Newtech Standard Kite Bag (72"X7") as luggage on a flight? I'm wondering if there's an oversize fee for this size bag. Regards, RioFrioFlyer _________________ My 2 NTK kite bags contain: NTK Firestorm, Dynamite, Big Bang, Igniters (5x), Airhook 60, Thunderfoil 9', Crayonfoil 28, Beetle, Rev 1.5SLE, Rev Shockwave, Hot Pink Streak Back to top TGunn High Flier Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 129 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas - USA Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Kite bag size limits on airplanes as baggage riofrioflyer wrote: Has anyone checked a Newtech Standard Kite Bag (72"X7") as luggage on a flight? I'm wondering if there's an oversize fee for this size bag. Regards, RioFrioFlyer Yes, and depending on the person at the counter that is checking your bags, most of the time if you tell them it's sport kites, they let it thru without the over size charge. I travel with an even bigger bag (72" x 20") and I've only been charged one time (knock on wood), and I even travel international a few times each year. If in doubt, simply break down the leading edges in your kites and then fold the bag in half. Another great option that many kiters do, is they buy a hard plastic golf club case, and it's size is under the airlines size limits, but it's wide enough to hold 20-30 kites, lines, etc... You can buy them cheaper at stores such Academy sports, etc... for between $50 and $150, depending on the model. they have wheels so that it's easy to roll them around. They're pretty sturdy and can take a beating. _________________ Troy Gunn - TKO Sport Kite Team member: http://tko.sportkite.team.tripod.com/home.htm New Tech Kites: https://newtechkites.com Kitelife E-Zine: http://kitelife.com Back to top riofrioflyer Wind Seeker Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Rio Frio, TX Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 2:30 am    Post subject: Thanks for the fast reply. I'm heading off to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico (south of Cancun) this morning and I didn't want to have to get turned away at the gate or pay an extra fee to take a couple of kites. Regards, RioFrioFlyer _________________ My 2 NTK kite bags contain: NTK Firestorm, Dynamite, Big Bang, Igniters (5x), Airhook 60, Thunderfoil 9', Crayonfoil 28, Beetle, Rev 1.5SLE, Rev Shockwave, Hot Pink Streak Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         New Tech Kites Forum Index -> Kite Lounge All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum New Tech News----------------News and Updates Products----------------Single Line KitesSport KitesPower KitesAir-YOsReviewsSpirit QuadVideosFlight School Videos Activities----------------Events Community----------------Getting StartedFlight SchoolTuning & Repair Tips, Advice, QuestionsFor Sale/TradeWantedKite LoungeGeneral Discussion  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group