Jumpseating with Skis
01-27-2017, 07:54 PM
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Jumpseating with Skis
Is there a way to jumpseat with checked bags -- specifically skis? I know I can list as a non-rev to check the skis in but if I have to use the jumpseat will my skis make the flight or will they stay behind as though I was bumped to the next flight?
To add to the issue, I'm planning to go from EWR to SFO then to Vancouver to ski. Is there any way to get the skis checked in all the way to YVR if I have to occupy the actual jumpseat for the first leg? The connection in SFO might not be long enough to wait at baggage claim for the skis in SFO and then recheck them (only 1.5 hours).
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To add to the issue, I'm planning to go from EWR to SFO then to Vancouver to ski. Is there any way to get the skis checked in all the way to YVR if I have to occupy the actual jumpseat for the first leg? The connection in SFO might not be long enough to wait at baggage claim for the skis in SFO and then recheck them (only 1.5 hours).
Trying not to pay for the UAdiscount if I don't have to
Thanks
01-27-2017, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Rightrudder1
Is there a way to jumpseat with checked bags -- specifically skis? I know I can list as a non-rev to check the skis in but if I have to use the jumpseat will my skis make the flight or will they stay behind as though I was bumped to the next flight?
To add to the issue, I'm planning to go from EWR to SFO then to Vancouver to ski. Is there any way to get the skis checked in all the way to YVR if I have to occupy the actual jumpseat for the first leg? The connection in SFO might not be long enough to wait at baggage claim for the skis in SFO and then recheck them (only 1.5 hours).
Trying not to pay for the UAdiscount if I don't have to
Thanks
To add to the issue, I'm planning to go from EWR to SFO then to Vancouver to ski. Is there any way to get the skis checked in all the way to YVR if I have to occupy the actual jumpseat for the first leg? The connection in SFO might not be long enough to wait at baggage claim for the skis in SFO and then recheck them (only 1.5 hours).
Trying not to pay for the UAdiscount if I don't have to
Thanks
Last edited by rp2pilot; 01-27-2017 at 08:26 PM. Reason: addition
01-28-2017, 08:33 AM
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just worked for me
Originally Posted by Rightrudder1
Cool. Just worried that if I list non-rev then have to jumpseat the system will show that I'm not on the plane with my original record locator and they wont load my skis
Have fun!
01-28-2017, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CAtoUTJC83
My skis got trashed pretty hard, I rent. Bring my boots and make it easy.
Ski rentals are pretty reasonable and definitely fall on the plus side of the hassle vs. reward scale.
01-29-2017, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by DC8DRIVER
^^^ +1
Ski rentals are pretty reasonable and definitely fall on the plus side of the hassle vs. reward scale.
Ski rentals are pretty reasonable and definitely fall on the plus side of the hassle vs. reward scale.
Added benefit that you can often rent "demo" level skis of the latest and greatest models. Boots as well.
01-31-2017, 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Rightrudder1
Is there a way to jumpseat with checked bags -- specifically skis? I know I can list as a non-rev to check the skis in but if I have to use the jumpseat will my skis make the flight or will they stay behind as though I was bumped to the next flight?
02-05-2017, 12:49 AM
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It gets complicated when coming back to the states from an international destination, due to picking the bags up and clearing customs/immigration at point of debarcation, if you end up flying into a different city. Vancouver shouldn't be a problem, since they speak the same language, and can get the bags switched to a different flight.
I'm currently in Paris, trying to get home from my ski trip.
I'm currently in Paris, trying to get home from my ski trip.
02-05-2017, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by uafurlough
It gets complicated when coming back to the states from an international destination, due to picking the bags up and clearing customs/immigration at point of debarcation, if you end up flying into a different city. Vancouver shouldn't be a problem, since they speak the same language, and can get the bags switched to a different flight.
I'm currently in Paris, trying to get home from my ski trip.
I'm currently in Paris, trying to get home from my ski trip.
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