Sports Equipment

You can bring most sports equipment with you on your trip, though extra baggage fees may apply to oversized or overweight items. Select an item from the pull down menu below for specific rules and packaging requirements. If an item is not listed below, then normal baggage allowances, fees, and handling policies apply.

Choose a category: Select one Antlers Archery equipment Bicycles Canoes Fishing equipment Golfing equipment Hockey/Lacrosse equipment Javelins Kayaks Parachutes Pistols Rifles and Shotguns Scuba equipment Shooting equipment Skateboards Ski or snowboard equipment Surfboards Vaulting poles Windsurfing boards

Antlers

The following restrictions apply:

• Antlers will be accepted on Delta Connection flights only if space is available.
• Antlers must be free of residue and the skull must be wrapped and the tips protected.
• Linear dimension (length+width+height) cannot exceed 115 inches (292 cm). Any animal rack/antler that exceeds 115 linear inches or 100 lbs cannot be accepted.

In some cases, there may not be space available for antlers to travel on the same plane with you. Antlers that do not arrive with the passenger will be held at the local baggage service office or delivered for a fee. Contact Reservations for more information.

Archery

Archery equipment is accepted as checked baggage. Items must be in a durable protective container.

Items in excess of the baggage allowance will be subject to additional, overweight, and oversized baggage fees.

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Bicycles

Non-motorized touring or racing bicycles with single seats are accepted as checked baggage on most flights with the exception of some Delta Connection® carriers and aircraft that may not accept bicycles as checked baggage, and may have different limits due to cargo constraints. Linear dimensions must not exceed 115 linear inches (292 cm); no oversized fees apply. Bicycles weighing over 70 lbs will be charged the applicable excess weight fee; bicycles weighing over 100 lbs will not be accepted.

Bicycle Transport Fees

Your bike must be packaged in a container (cardboard, canvas, hard shell, etc.) in one of the following ways:

• Handlebars fixed sideways and pedals removed
• Handlebars and pedals encased in plastic, Styrofoam, or other similar material

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Canoes

Canoes are not accepted.

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Fishing Equipment

Fishing poles up to 115 linear inches (292 cm) are accepted as checked baggage as long as they are contained safely. Oversized baggage fees will apply for items over 62 linear inches (158 cm). All standard baggage charges apply.

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Golfing Equipment

One golf bag may be accepted as checked baggage; checked baggage fees may apply based on travel region and total number of checked bags. Overweight baggage fees will apply to bags that exceed 50 lbs; oversized baggage fees will be waived for golf bags that exceed 62 linear inches. Bags exceeding 115 linear inches will not be accepted.

One item of golfing equipment is defined as:

1. One golf bag containing one set of golf clubs;
2. Golf balls and tees; and
3. One pair of golf shoes.

Golf clubs will be accepted as checked baggage under the following conditions:

• Golf bag is packaged within a hard-shell case
• Golf bag is packaged within a soft-sided golf club travel bag after a limited release has been signed
• Delta is not responsible for damage noted at the time of check-in or damage due to over-packing the bag.

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Hockey and Lacrosse Equipment

Hockey and Lacrosse equipment will be accepted as checked baggage only. Standard baggage fees and policies will apply. Based on purchase date of ticket, fees may apply. One item of hockey/lacrosse equipment is defined as one equipment bag plus two hockey or lacrosse sticks (taped together). If the total weight of the equipment is over 50 lbs. and/or over 80 linear inches (203 cm), special baggage fees will apply.

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Javelins/Vaulting Poles

Javelins/Vaulting Poles are accepted but are subject to size and weight restrictions and fees, due to their large size.

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Kayaks

Kayaks are not accepted.

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Parachutes

Sport parachutes are accepted as carry-on baggage only, provided that none of the items are classified as dangerous goods. (example: pressurized oxygen cylinders).

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Pistols

You can bring pistols and accessories as checked baggage as long as they are included in one pistol case and contain:

• Pistol telescopes
• Noise suppressers
• A small pistol tool case
• No more than 11 lbs. (5 kg) of ammunition

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Rifles and Shotguns

Delta will accept firearms and shooting equipment packaged as follows:

• One gun case containing rifles or shotguns, plus shooting materials, and tools
• One gun case containing handguns, one scope, and tools
• One bow and quiver of arrows and maintenance kit enclosed in a case or container of sufficient strength to protect the bow and quiver from accidental damage

An excess baggage fee will apply if checking more than one gun case. Ammunition is limited to 11 lbs. (5 kg).

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Scuba Equipment

One dive bag containing scuba equipment other than an empty dive tank may be accepted as checked baggage. An empty dive tank will be accepted as checked and will be subject to a USD150 fee each way. The maximum outside linear dimensions may exceed 62 linear inches (158 cm), but oversized baggage fees will be applied. Tanks weighing over 70 lbs will be charged the applicable excess weight fee. Tanks exceeding 100 lbs or 115 linear inches will not be accepted.

Scuba Equipment Fees

Scuba equipment accepted in excess of the baggage allowance will be assessed the appropriate fee based on destination.

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Shooting equipment

Shooting equipment is accepted as checked baggage only. It must fit within the very specific criteria that we outline below.

• Declare to the Delta representative that you are checking a firearm.
• Declare the existence of a firearm to security personnel if a security checkpoint is prior to the Delta counter.
• All firearms must be declared by the passenger to a Delta representative at the main ticket counter .
• Present firearm(s) unloaded and sign a "Firearms Unloaded" declaration.
• Firearms must be packed in a locked manufacturer's hard–sided container specifically designed for the firearm, a locked hard–sided gun case, or a locked hard–sided piece of luggage. Handguns may be packed in a locked hard–sided gun case, and then packed inside an unlocked soft–sided piece of luggage. However, a Conditional Acceptance Tag must be used in this case.
• Maintain entry permits in your possession for the country or countries of destination or transit.
• Ensure small arms ammunition is packed in the manufacturer's original package or securely packed in fiber, wood, plastic or metal boxes and provide separation for cartridges.

If you need to travel with a weapon as checked baggage, you are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all Federal, State, or Local laws regarding the possession and transportation of firearms. For more information about this regulation you can visit the TSA site.

If you are transporting a firearm to the United Kingdom as checked baggage, a permit from the United Kingdom is specifically required. You must contact the United Kingdom for more information about securing this permit.

Ammunition in excess of 11 lbs. per passenger or that contains potential projectiles is not allowed.

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Skateboards

Skateboards are accepted as checked baggage and standard baggage policies apply.

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Ski or Snowboard Equipment

If you are hitting the slopes, you can bring your ski and snowboard equipment as checked baggage. One ski/pole bag or one snowboard bag, and one boot bag is accepted per person (and counts as one checked bag). The combined weight of the ski/snowboard bag and the boot bag may not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) or excess weight charges will apply. Linear dimensions may exceed 80 inches (203 cm), no excess size charges apply. All standard baggage charges apply.

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Surfboards

Additional surfboard restrictions and exceptions are outlined below:

• Delta Connection carrier surfboard acceptance and charges may vary.
• If the surfboard is not in a protective case, you must fill out a limited liability release before the surfboard will be accepted.
• Surfboards are allowed up to two (2) boards per bag.
• Bags over 70 lbs. will be charged the excess weight fee.
• Between Honolulu and Maui, there is a 20 USD/CAD/EUR* fee.
• Boogie boards smaller than or equal to 43 inches (107 cm) will be accepted as part of the regular baggage allowance.
• Surfboards over 115 linear inches will not be accepted.

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Windsurfing Boards

Additional windsurfing equipment restriction and exceptions:

• Windsurfing equipment exceeding 115 linear inches (292 cm) will not be accepted.
• Windsurfing equipment over 70 lbs will be charged the excess weight fee.
• Due to size limitations, windsurfing equipment will not be accepted on Delta Connection carriers or MD-80 aircraft.

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