The Never List

Aha so you should take them on as hand luggage, I see.

My boots always go in the hold when I fly, never had any problems.

I've never had a problem taking them in my hand luggage.

Trencher is right on the mark about taking ski boots with you ON plane. Never in general luggage !

The reasons given is so important. You have paid lots of money for your holiday. You have worked hard at learning to ski well and now you will go to this grea great ski resort for 2-4 weeks and,,,boots are lost ???? !!!! ***** ÙÙÙÙÙÙ %%%%% #### @@@@ !

Trust me and Trencher nothing replaces your boots! If you do not have them,,your holiday will be ruined even if airline "allows" you to rent ( hire ) boots !

To say that you have had no problem ,,,is like a person who never "backs up" computer since he/she has not problem with computer ! It will happen!!!!

Part of my duties as a "guide" for groups is to locate boots/argue with airlines/help skiers find new boots at resort ! If you do not have a direct flight to resort,,,chances are boots will be lost !

If you do not believe me,,next time you are in airport,,,visit the "lost items section" !!!!

I will never but never go on plane without boots !

I have even worn ski boots while getting on plane since airline was causing problems with my heavy boots! Just took running shoes off, put them around my neck and put ski boots on !

Yes lots of "surprised looks ",,then smiles !!!!

This item will be on my never list next time !

Never but never leave your boots alone ! They love your company. They love your toes !

They love your smell ! They will give you pleasure on the slopes !!!

Pavel

pavelski wrote:Trencher is right on the mark about taking ski boots with you ON plane. Never in general luggage !

The reasons given is so important. You have paid lots of money for your holiday. You have worked hard at learning to ski well and now you will go to this grea great ski resort for 2-4 weeks and,,,boots are lost ???? !!!! ***** ÙÙÙÙÙÙ %%%%% #### @@@@ !

Trust me and Trencher nothing replaces your boots! If you do not have them,,your holiday will be ruined even if airline "allows" you to rent ( hire ) boots !

To say that you have had no problem ,,,is like a person who never "backs up" computer since he/she has not problem with computer ! It will happen!!!!

Part of my duties as a "guide" for groups is to locate boots/argue with airlines/help skiers find new boots at resort ! If you do not have a direct flight to resort,,,chances are boots will be lost !

If you do not believe me,,next time you are in airport,,,visit the "lost items section" !!!!

I will never but never go on plane without boots !

I have even worn ski boots while getting on plane since airline was causing problems with my heavy boots! Just took running shoes off, put them around my neck and put ski boots on !

Yes lots of "surprised looks ",,then smiles !!!!

This item will be on my never list next time !

Never but never leave your boots alone ! They love your company. They love your toes !

They love your smell ! They will give you pleasure on the slopes !!!

Pavel

I've been there...Suitcase lost with boots in. Not good for someone with funny shaped feet. Could not get hire boots to fit, had to spend heaps of money on new boots with expert fitting in France.

Said boots don't leave my person now. :wink:

Never had case, boots, skis stolen or lost in transit, I never worry about things that might happen because they possible never will :wink:

I would agree with the premise of taking boots on board. You wouldn't put a £300 camera, or a £500 laptop into the hold luggage. Well fitting boots are priceless. One issue, is there are many reports of boots not being allowed through security as hand baggage. Yes, I know there are thousands of cases, maybe even the majority, where they are allowed as hand baggage, but it introduces uncertainty.