Golf Flight Guide


When a golfer goes on a golfing holiday for the first time there are several questions which need answering, we have prepared this section with the answers to some of those questions and also provide you with key information such as "How much do BA charge for golf clubs on board"
Here are Some FAQ's Answered about travelling abroad on your golf holiday.
 
Q.  How do I store my clubs and bags?

A. This one we can easily answer, visit our "Golf Travel Bags"  and choose from one of our hard or soft golf travel bags.
 
Q. Can I take your travel bags on the aeroplane.

A. Well you cannot store them in the overheads, but you can check in and put your clubs in the hold.  There maybe a small charge levied dependant on the airline.  All of our bags have been fully certified by the airlines.

Q.  What are the size and weight regulations for golf clubs on a plane
A. As mentioned different carriers have different rules we have summarised some of the popular carriers rules below but for now, check out the British Airways Golf Allowances published on their site. They advise One piece of sporting equipment should weigh no more than 23kg and should not exceed the dimensions (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Our Bags conform to this standard.
 
Carrier Cost Notes
British Airways Free should weigh no more than 23kg and should not exceed the dimensions (H+W+L): 158cm (62in).
EasyJet £15.00 The maximum weight for any single piece of baggage is 20kg. or £6 per kilo over that to a max of 50kg
Ryan Air £15.50 Contact Ryan Air to tell them you are carrying golf clubs
Jet2 £20.00 upto 20k , Save 25% by pre-booking online. a charge of £5 per kilo over 20k will be made.
BMI Baby £20.00 upto 20k ,  a charge of £5 per kilo over 20k will be made.
Monach £20.00 upto 13k - Prebook and save £5
Why not send your Luggage ahead of you
You have an alternative, the new trend is to have your luggage (clubs too) picked up from your home and shipped ahead of you. Take a look at companies like directbaggage.com who will take care of your luggage and clubs for you. You simply just walk on to the plane with no baggage check in or worries.