Sporting Equipment
Sporting equipment can be carried as checked baggage depending on the conditions of your ticket and the allowance you are permitted. Charges will apply for any baggage carried in addition to the free allowance.
The carriage of baggage over and above the free baggage allowance is subject to space being available.
The maximum weight of any piece of checked baggage is 32kg (66lb).
| Destination | Sporting Equipment Allowance |
| Domestic and International - travel within Australia and for travel to Asia, United Kingdom, Europe and the Pacific is based on the weight system. | You will need to pay additional baggage rates if the combined weight of the sporting kit/set and your checked baggage exceeds the free baggage weight allowance. Some sporting equipment cannot be carried domestically and must be sent as freight.* Freight charges will apply. |
| USA/South America - for travel to North and South America is based on the piece system rather than the weight system. | You will need to pay additional baggage rates if the combined piece and weight of the sporting kit/set and your checked baggage exceeds the free baggage piece and weight allowance. Some sporting equipment cannot be carried domestically and must be sent as freight.* Freight charges will apply. |
*Surfboards/surfskis and windsurfers (sailboards) may need to be sent as freight. See below for special conditions.
Bicycles
To be accepted for carriage, bicycles must be suitably packed in a bike box. Bike boxes can be purchased from most Australian Qantas Terminals. Customers can travel with their own bike box, however it must not exceed the dimensions below.
Qantas bike pack dimensions are:
- Length: 140cm (55in)
- Width: 30cm (12in)
- Height: 80cm (32in)
Before bicycles can be accepted they must be packed as follows:
- Tyres must be deflated
- Pedals must be removed
- Handle bars must be fixed parallel to the frame
- If the bicycles length exceeds 140cm (55in), the front wheel should be removed and fixed beside the rear wheel, inside the bike box
Your bike kit may be included as part of the free baggage allowance. If the combined weight (or pieces for USA/South America) of the bike kit and your checked baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance, additional baggage rates will be charged. The maximum weight of any piece of checked baggage is 32kg.
Snow Ski/Snowboard
One snow ski or snowboard kit consists of one pair of skis or one snowboard, one pair of stocks/ski poles, and one pair of ski or snowboard boots. Snow skis and snowboards must be protected in a ski bag.
Your snow or snowboard kit may be included as part of the free baggage allowance. If the combined weight (or pieces for USA/South America) of the ski/snowboard kit and your checked baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance, additional baggage rates will be charged. The maximum weight of any piece of checked baggage is 32kg (66lb).
Fishing Equipment
A fishing kit consists of two rods, one reel, one landing net, one pair of boots and one tackle box. To be accepted for carriage, fishing rods must be protected in a PVC cylinder with screw ends, which can be obtained from a local fishing store, or in PVC plumbing or electrical tubing. Fishing rods must not be strapped to suitcases.
Your fishing kit may be included as part of the free baggage allowance. If the combined weight (or pieces for USA/South America) of the fishing kit and your checked baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance, additional baggage rates will be charged. The maximum weight of any piece of checked baggage is 32kg (66lb).
Golfing Equipment
A golf set consists of one golf bag including clubs, golf balls, and golf apparel. Golf bags and collapsible buggies are carried as baggage and are exempt from normal linear dimension restrictions.
Your golf set may be included as part of the free baggage allowance. If the combined weight (or pieces for USA/South America) of the golf kit and your checked baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance, additional baggage rates will be charged. The maximum weight of any piece of checked baggage is 32kg (66lb).
Scuba Equipment
You are allowed to take one suitably packed diving kit consisting of not more than one of each of the following items:
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Knives must be carried in checked baggage. Spear guns must be unloaded with spears packed separately. Flares, incendiary or explosive spearheads will not be accepted at all in checked or cabin baggage. Compressed air/gas tanks will only be accepted if empty and regulator tap is open.
Your scuba diving kit may be included as part of the free baggage allowance. If the combined weight (or pieces for USA/South America) of the scuba diving kit and your checked baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance, additional baggage rates will be charged. The maximum weight of any piece of checked baggage is 32kg (66lb).
Surfboard/Surfski*
To carry a surfboard or surfski as baggage, fins must be removed where possible and placed in an enclosed compartment or taped to the board. Paddles must also be taped to the board. Qantas Check-in will attach a Fragile tag to the bag and you must complete and sign the limited release portion of the baggage tag.
| Australian Domestic and International Routes (excluding USA) | |
| Boards/skis that exceed 277cm (109in) in length must be sent as freight and freight charges will be assessed at an average weight of 32kg (66lb) each. Note: Due to size restrictions some equipment may not travel on the same aircraft as the customer. |
| USA/South America | |
| Only accepted if enclosed in a surfboard bag and does not exceed 32kg (66lb) in weight nor its length exceed 277cm (109in). Any additional bags will each be assessed at the additional baggage rates. |
Your Surfboard/Surfski may be included as part of the free baggage allowance. If the combined weight (or pieces for USA/South America) of the Surfboard/Surfski and your checked baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance, additional baggage rates will be charged.
Windsurfer (Sailboard)
One sailboard kit consists of not more than one board, mast, boom and sail, and the length does not exceed 277cm (109in).
| Australian Domestic | |
| Windsurfers cannot be carried as baggage domestically due to the length of the sail mast. They must be sent as freight and freight charges will apply. Note: Due to size restrictions some equipment may not travel on the same aircraft as the customer. |
| International Routes USA/South America | |
Only accepted if enclosed in a bag and does not exceed 32kg (66lb) in weight nor its length exceed 277cm (109in). |
Your windsurfer (sailboard) may be included as part of the free baggage allowance. If the combined weight (or pieces for USA/South America) of the windsurfer (sailboard) and your checked baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance, additional baggage rates will be charged.
Water Ski equipment
Not more than one (1) kit per customer, consisting of one (1) pair of water skis or one (1) slalom water ski suitably packed in a lightweight container. The maximum weight of any piece of checked baggage is 32kg (66lb).
