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Sports equipment

Take sports equipment in the plane’s haul with this Avianca Travel Smart service.

Find out the list of sports equipment you may take without additional cost and the rates that apply for what is not included. Also, find out how you may purchase this service.

Review the applicable conditions and restrictions.

Conditions and restrictions

It is important that you review the terms and conditions of the free allowed baggage policy. If your sports equipment meets the weight, piece and dimension free baggage conditions on your flight route, there is no additional charge.

An extra charge is generated for additional baggage when the pieces that comprise it exceed the limits indicated for this class of elements (oversize, overweight or number of pieces).

Baggage characteristics

For transportation of sporting equipment not to have additional cost and be considered as free allowed baggage, the total sum of its three dimensions must not exceed 158 lineal centimeters (62 inches) (height+length+width).
The total weight of the equipment must not exceed 23 kilograms (50 pounds).
Articles that comprise the equipment must be duly packed to avoid impairment.
The total number and weight of baggage pieces and sports equipment must meet the conditions set forth in the baggage policy that applies to your travel region.
In the event of not meeting these characteristics, transportation of baggage is subject to space availability on the flight.

The following equipment may be transported in the hold without paying additional charges as long as they comply with the free baggage allowance corresponding to your trip, with a maximum dimension of 158 lineal cm (62 inches). They must be duly packed and protected for their transportation.

Bowling equipment: The maximum allowed weight is 23 kilograms (50 pounds).
Tennis rackets: The maximum allowed weight is 23 kilograms (50 pounds).
Fishing equipment: A pair of boots, a net and two fishing canes.
Archery equipment: An arch and arrows transported in an adequate container that protects the article.

You must pay an additional charge to travel with the following items.

Measurements and characteristics

Kitesurfing equipment a wakeboard measuring a maximum of 366 centimeters (12 feet), a kite, a control bar and harness. These items must not exceed a weight of 32 kilograms (70 lbs.).
Surfboards you can check the first bag (paying the respective charge) as part of your baggage. You can also take a maximum of three surfboards in the same bag. Said bag must not exceed the maximum weight of 32 kilograms (70 lbs.). Length must not exceed 3.7 meters (12 feet).
Windsurf equipment a board of maximum 366 centimeters (12 feet) long, weighing less than 32 kilograms (70 pounds), a mast and a boom.
Skiing equipment one pair of skis or a snowboard, two poles, boots and shoes. The maximum weight is 32 kilograms (70 pounds) and should measure up to 230 lineal centimeters (height+length+width).
Golf equipment a golf bag with a maximum of 14 clubs, duly packed and secured, 12 balls and a pair of golf shoes. The maximum weight is 32 kilograms (70 pounds) and should measure up to 230 linear centimeters (height + length + width).
Bicycles we only accept single-seat non-motorized bicycles. Handlebars must be folded and pedals loose. One pair of skis or a snowboard, two poles, boots and shoes. The maximum weight is 32 kilograms (70 pounds) and should measure up to 230 lineal centimeters (height+length+width).
Scuba diving equipment an oxygen regulator, an empty tank, two rubber fins, a conventional harpoon, a mask, a snorkel, a rubber suit, a weight belt and high-intensity submarine lights. One pair of skis or a snowboard, two poles, boots and shoes. The maximum weight is 32 kilograms (70 pounds) and should measure up to 230 lineal centimeters (height+length+width).
Delta wing a wing, a harness and the metallic structure holding the wing. A 32 kilogram (70 lbs.) and 5 meter long wing is allowed per bag.

Fees for sports equipment with additional charges

Below you will find the fees and conditions that apply when purchasing this service at the airport

Sports equipment - Bicycles, Scuba diving equipment, Surfboards, Kitesurf, Windsurf, Delta wing

Regions	Additional charge (plus applicable taxes)
Within Colombia	COP 80.000*
Within Peru	USD 20
Within Ecuador	USD 20
Between North America and South America	USD 100
Between North America and Central America	USD 150*
Between Mexico and South America	USD 100
Between Central American countries	USD 100
Between Central America and South America	USD 100
Between Central America and Mexico	USD 100
To and from the Caribbean	USD 100
Between South American countries	USD 100
To and from Europe	95 EUR-80 GBP/$100

Regions	Additional charge (plus applicable taxes)
Within Colombia	COP 60.000
Within Peru	USD 20
Within Ecuador	USD 20
Between North America and South America	USD 40
Between North America and Central America	USD 40
Between Mexico and South America	USD 40
Between Central American countries	USD 40
Between Central America and South America	USD 40
Between Central America and Mexico	USD 40
To and from the Caribbean	USD 40
Between South American countries	USD 40
To and from Europe	40 EUR-35 GBP/$40

* Fares valid as of February 26, 2018

Conditions and restrictions

Transportation of delta wing does not apply for flights within Colombia
For tickets purchased on any date for travel to and from Brazil, the fee for the first surfboard bag is USD 50 plus taxes
For tickets to and from Brazil the additional value per bag as of the second piece is USD 100 plus taxes
These charges apply only for tickets purchased with Super Promo, Econo, Business Class Promo fares. They do not apply for LifeMiles Diamond passengers of for tickets purchased with Business Class or Flex fares; as long as the sports equipment meets the free allowed baggage policy conditions
Certain discounts apply if you purchase this service before your trip at our sales offices or contacting our call center.

Where can I purchase this service?

Sporting equipment and its packaging must be in optimal conditions and endure manipulation by our personnel. If any of the elements is damaged it may not be transported.
If you check your equipment as additional baggage (in addition to free allowed baggage), the corresponding charge for sports equipment will apply and it will be checked as conditional baggage. That is, subject to availability of space and marked with a standby bag tag.
Sporting equipment measuring for which the sum of its three dimensions exceeds 230 centimeters (90 inches) and/or weighs more than 45 kilograms (100 pounds) must be transported by our cargo service and its haulage is subject to current policies. Except for surf, kitesurf and windsurf equipment that may be transported as checked baggage if their weight does not exceed 32 kg (70 pounds) and 3.7 meters (12 feet) in length.
For flights to and from Europe: pieces weighing equal to or greater than 33 kg (71 lbs) or the sum of the exterior dimensions (length + height + width) is greater than 230 centimeters (90.5 inches) will not be accepted as checked baggage. To transport pieces that are not accepted as baggage, you should contact our cargo service.

Conditions for transportation of surf, kitesurf and windsurf equipment on flights with regional airlines

Each traveler may transport, a maximum of one board measuring less than 2 meters.
If the plane is an Embraer 190, a table measuring a maximum of 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) is allowed.
If the plan on which you are flying is an ATR, only one board per bag is allowed.
On flights operated by Cessna Caravan planes, the board must be transported outside its bag.

Sports equipment

Conditions and restrictions

Transportation of sporting equipment without additional cost

Elements that may be transported at no additional cost