richardw38 0 #1 March 23, 2012 If you’ll be skydiving at your destination, you’re welcome to bring your parachute onto your Virgin Atlantic flight. Note that it will be carried in the hold and not the cabin. As long as your parachute doesn’t exceed 23kg in weight, you can bring it in addition to your free baggage allowance at no additional charge. http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/gb/en/travel-information/baggage/sports-equipment.html sorry if its been posted already Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #2 March 23, 2012 Yep, VS does transport almost all kind of sports gear, up to 23kg, for free. A RealDoll does not count as sport gear. scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electronaut 0 #3 March 23, 2012 Quote Yep, VS does transport almost all kind of sports gear, up to 23kg, for free. A RealDoll does not count as sport gear. Sounds like you speak from a platform of experience with such matters... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #4 March 23, 2012 That's pretty cool. Branson is a very active sportsman himself, so it's nice he's thinking of his like-minded passengers like that. If I owned an airline I'd like to do the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #5 March 24, 2012 How does the baggage handlers of VA compare to the thieves of the other airlines? And what can VA do, if anything, about the TSA bozos to ensure your rig is not lost, stolen or otherwise screwed?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrjny 0 #6 March 24, 2012 TSA lifted my Viso2 over the holiday. I really loved using the altimaster I borrowed! Will NEEEEVERRRRR check my rig, ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #7 March 24, 2012 QuoteTSA lifted my Viso2 over the holiday. I really loved using the altimaster I borrowed! Will NEEEEVERRRRR check my rig, ever. This is one thing guns are good for. Travel with one or more and the TSA will close the case with real locks (to which only you are permitted the key) and seal it under your direct supervision. Nothing in the rules says you can't lock other sporting equipment in the same case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goofyjumper 0 #8 March 25, 2012 QuoteHow does the baggage handlers of VA compare to the thieves of the other airlines? And what can VA do, if anything, about the TSA bozos to ensure your rig is not lost, stolen or otherwise screwed? I flew to AZ one time with my rig and I didnt get too much hassle from TSA and they let me take in on board as a carry on. That was back in 2005. Are we not allowed to carry it on board anymore? I would not feel comfortable checking it in for fear the handlers would pull the reserve handle.----------------- I love and Miss you so much Honey! Orfun #3 ~ Darla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 March 25, 2012 Quote Are we not allowed to carry it on board anymore? I would not feel comfortable checking it in for fear the handlers would pull the reserve handle. I have not had any issues taking my rig as carry on. Even last december/jan Oz to LA to Eloy to LA to OZ no issues anywhereYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
