Because suitcases aren't the only things you want to pack, it's best to be aware that sporting equipment checked in separately from baggage will count as one piece of checked baggage. Below you'll find info on bringing everything from surfboards to ski boots to soccer balls.

Sporting equipment overview

• WestJet will accept sporting equipment that meets the requirements for air travel for domestic, U.S., international and chartered flights.

• The maximum length accepted is 9.8 feet for any sports item.

• Sporting equipment is subject to all applicable excess baggage fees unless otherwise stated. Fees are combinable where applicable.  For example, if an item is overweight, oversized and a second item, all three fees may apply.

• To view our baggage fees, please click here.

• For specific packing instructions, restrictions or other information related to sporting equipment, please contact WestJet at: 1-888-937-8538 (1-888-WESTJET).

See specific details on the transport of the following sporting equipment items:

• Bicycles
• Golf clubs
• Hockey, ringette, lacrosse and football equipment
• Scuba gear
• Skateboard and scooters
• Skis, water skis and snowboards
• Sports racquets
• Surfboards and windsurfers

Bicycles

• Each guest is permitted to bring one bicycle and one helmet, but oversize and overweight baggage fees will be charged per bike per direction.

• You must provide a box or bike bag and pack the bicycle by turning the handlebars, partially deflating the tires and removing the pedals.

• Any bicycle containing hydraulic fluid or mineral must be packed to prevent leakage.

Golf clubs

• One golf set (bag with clubs, shoes and balls) will be accepted per guest, and the oversized fee will be waived; however, the additional and excess (overweight) fee will be charged if applicable.

• Golf bags with built-in tripods will require the legs to be taped or secured to the bag and require you to complete a Limited Liability Release Form.

Hockey, ringette, lacrosse and football equipment

• The oversized fee will be waived, and if the hockey, ringette, lacrosse or football bag's primary use is to transport equipment then the overweight fee will also be waived (up to 100 lb.). The additional piece fee (second, third or fourth bag fee) will be charged if applicable.

• One helmet, a puck/ring/football/stick, a set of pads, and a pair of cleats, shoes or skates are included as part of one accepted set.

Scuba gear

• Restricted conditions apply.

• One set of scuba gear is accepted but all applicable additional and excess baggage fees (oversize and overweight) will be charged per set per direction.

• Cylinders containing compressed air or a special gas mixture are prohibited.

• Only empty/emptied cylinders (pressure gauge must read zero) are allowed.

• Tank valve must be open.

• Diving lamps must be disconnected, with the terminals taped over to prevent accidental functioning during transport.

Skateboards and scooters

• Skateboards and fold-up scooters (non-motorized) in addition to one helmet are accepted, but must be packed to prevent any damage.

Skis, water skis and snowboards

• One set will be accepted per guest, and the oversized fee will be waived; however, if this equipment is in addition to your first checked bag, the additional and excess (overweight) fees will be charged. 

  A set is considered to be a helmet plus:

  • Skis, boots and poles, or

  • Snowboards and boots, or

  • Water skis (up to two)

• Snowboards must be packed for shipping to prevent damage

• Ski wax must be non-flammable. Butane or used torches for ski wax are not accepted

Sports racquets

• Sports racquets are permitted in carry-on baggage when they are within the sizing restrictions; however, they must be properly packaged to prevent damage.

Surfboards and windsurfers

• Surfboards and windsurfers will be accepted in checked baggage when under 9.8 feet (3 metres) long.

• All boards must have the skeg/fin removed, be padded, and packed properly to prevent damage to the board, sail and other baggage.