Ski Equipment Rental to Save on Baggage Fees

Ski Equipment Rental to Save on Baggage Fees Rodger December 15

I was recently hit and surprised with $30 in baggage fees traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday for a single, small luggage bag. Learn my lesson not to forget the small print with all the changes in airline travel fees, otherwise you might not be getting the great airfare deal you thought you were.

Now the LA Times reports on ski equipment hitting travelers with fees that add up fast, possibly adding up to $80 for the round trip. Some airlines treat skis and boots as separate bags, compounding the problem. Numerous alternative delivery options are given, but this presents another opportunity to rent instead of buy. Jennifer Rudolph of Colorado Ski Country USA says that a recent trend is to just bring your boots, and rent at your destination.

As with many things rental, it may just come down to your attachment to and how satisfied you are with your current equipment. With all the added fees, it might just be more convenient and effective to rent at your destination instead of lugging your long K2s through LAX or JFK.

It might also be a great opportunity to try out some of the latest ski equipment, saving on some exorbitant baggage fees in the meantime.

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