Ice Skates on Plane?

Question

im going abroad for 2 weeks and i want to bring my ice skates.

they were very expensive and i can't afford to lose them. so how should i bring them with me?

ps. if u have been to a competition in another state than your own, could u tell me how u brought your skates with u

thanks you so much!

Answer 1

Ice skates are prohibited  from carry on baggage. The airlines will usually only budge on some rules for something like a medical condition, which is hard to do (going through security to get some of my liquid medication through that I would need in flight was a major nightmare, this was in November 2007). I would suggest getting a TSA approved lock for you bag and locking your skates if you plan to bring them. With even far away competitions you have to just hope that your skates get there because the airlines aren't going to allow ice skates on a plane. Here are some helpful links that may help you with traveling with your skates. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/a...

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/a...

Good luck!

Answer 2

It's perfectly safe to bring your skates in the big luggage that you check in once you get into the airport. I suggest you to buy a good lock in the rare case someone steals the skates (fortunately that hasn't happened to me yet and I never use locks! ^^').

Just tell beforehand the security guys that you're bringing ice skates in your luggage just in case. I've travelled over 6 times on planes with ice skates and I've only had a problem once:

It was July 2001 and I brought my skates ON THE PLANE to Kansas City. I wasn't questioned by mexican plane officials when I boarded the plane, but when I did my connection in Houston I was still a minor flying alone (quite fun actually) and the airport lady had my documents and we were in a group of like 10 kids or something. We passed this security check where this guy saw my skates in the x-ray thing and was just staring at them not knowing what to do. Then I noticed everyone else was almost out of my sight!! I was getting freaked out because the woman had my passport and ticket and I'm stuck here with this guy who correctly assumed I wouldn't hijack a plane with a pair of ice skates. Finally he let me go and I caught up with the group on time. This was before 9/11 BTW. I didn't have any problems with the skates on my second flight.

So, just check them in the luggage and don't bring them with you on the plane, you'll be fine.

Answer 3

yah, i know how it feels to have a close connection with your skates!! i can't even bare to loose mine or have them get damaged!! i'd just burst into tears!!!!! but luckily, mine are in good condition and safe! anyway, i use a zuca bag to travel safely with my skates and skating equipment! zuca is the best brand of bags for your skates!! and you can even put a lock on the zipper of your zuca to make them extra secure!! ;) heres a link to show how they look like!

http://zuca.com/

http://zuca.com/store/?page=shop/browse&...

http://zuca.com/showroom/

hope this helps!

Answer 4

Here is an article:

Air Travel with Skates

http://www.sk8stuff.com/f_basic_ref/air_...

If anything, I would call the airline in advance to make sure . . . these airline restrictions keep changing - I can barely keep up!!  It was so different before 9/11 . . .

Answer 5

I travel a lot 4 skating. Put them in your check in bag they will be safe. Also put each bad in a smaller bag inside the check in bag.On the smaller bag put a piece of masking tape on them that says FIGURE SKATES. They will not get lost

Answer 6

Before you go, call your airline and ask them if you can take your skates in your carry-on bag.  Because skates are so expensive (and so dear to a skater's heart!), if they will let you, I would put them in the bag you're taking on with you so they don't get lost in your luggage.  If they won't let you take them as a carry-on, there's not much you can do than cross your fingers that your luggage gets to your destination with you.

I skated in the first Skate Aloha in Hawaii many years ago and at that time, I packed my skates in my carry-on bag.  If I got there, but my luggage didn't, at least I could still skate -- it's easier to replace dresses than skates!  But this was many years ago -- before 9/11 and when all the restrictions became more strict.  I also skated in Colorado and took my skates there.  Things are a lot different now, so I would just call the airline and find out if they're going to give you a hard time or not getting through security.

Good luck!

Answer 7

Put them in your checked luggage. Besides probably not being allowed, it's impractical to carry them on due to the size and weight.

Answer 8

don't bring them abroad if traveling, put in you suit case- not in skate bag- i no someone whose got ruined