Special Items / Sports Equipment

Precautions Golf clubs Skiing, snowboarding equipment Scuba diving equipment Bicycles Surfboards Windsurfing equipment Other

Precautions Sporting equipment, such as golf clubs, skis, snowboards, and bicycles, that is less than 32kg in weight and 277cm in length can be checked into aircraft baggage. However, due to the unconventional shape and/or size of some sporting equipment, they may become warped, bent, and/or damaged during transport. Please keep this in mind, and take care when packaging such sporting equipment for travel. For the convenience of our passengers who travel with sporting equipment, Korean Air allows the checking of one set per person and offers handling fees that are cheaper than those for standard extra baggage. Weight and size terms and restrictions can vary depending on the type of sporting equipment, and thus confirming these conditions prior to flight departure is recommended for more convenient travel.

Golf Clubs Golf clubs, whether carried as a set or individually, are restricted from carriage into the cabin according to safety and security regulations, and must be checked in.     Packaging: When checking in golf clubs in a golf bag at the counter, the cap section (club heads) should be placed on the baggage conveyor belt facing opposite to the direction of the belt. This will help to reduce the risk of possible damage to the golf clubs. During handling, golf bags may become scratched. Thus, for high-priced, natural leather golf bags, it is recommended that they be placed within a cloth or hard case.     Fees: For golf equipment, one set of golf clubs is permitted per passenger and is subject to a special fee that is lower than that for regular baggage. (For any golf equipment in excess of one set, excess baggage charges applicable to regular baggage are applied.) Special Fees for Golf Equipment   Americas Other Allowance 1 set per pax (golf bag containing golf shoes and clubs) If total baggage, including equipment, is within the free baggage allowance Free of charge If total baggage, including equipment, exceeds the free baggage allowance 50% of the excess baggage charge for regular baggage applicable to the corresponding route Excess baggage charge corresponding to the lower of actual excess weight or 6kg (However, if excess weight exceeds 15Kg, corresponding excess baggage charges for regular baggage apply.)

Ski, Snowboard Equipment Special Fees   Americas Other Allowance 1 Set per Person (Ski Equipment: One Pair of Skis, One Pair of Ski Poles. One Pair of Ski Boots Snowboard Equipment: One Snowboard, One Pair of Snowboard Boots Water Ski Equipment: One Pair of Standard Water Skis or One Slalom Water Ski) If total baggage, including equipment, is within the free baggage allowance No Charge If total baggage, including equipment, exceeds the free baggage allowance 33% Additional Charge Extra Charge equivalent to the lower of 3kg or the actual excess weight amount

Scuba Diving Equipment Packaging: Oxygen tanks used for scuba diving must be completely empty. Special Fees   Americas Other Allowance 1 set per pax (one pack including a completely empty oxygen tank, pressure gauge, mask, safety vest, etc.) If total baggage, including equipment, is within the free baggage allowance Excess baggage charge for one piece of regular baggage, regardless of the free baggage allowance Free of charge If total baggage, including equipment, exceeds the free baggage allowance Excess baggage charge corresponding to the lower of actual excess weight or 15kg (However, if excess weight exceeds 25Kg, corresponding excess baggage charges for regular baggage apply.)

Bicycles Packaging: As wheels, frames, handles, etc. can become bent or warped, pedals must be detached and handles securely fixed.     Fees: Excess baggage charges are applied only if total baggage, including bicycles, exceeds the free baggage allowance.

Surfboards Special Fees Americas Other 50% of the excess baggage charge for regular baggage if the total length is within 277cm, if in excess of 277cm or if carrying 2 or more, excess baggage charges for regular baggage are applied in full Handles as regular baggage

Windsurfing Equipment Fees: Windsurfing equipment, comprised of a windsurfing board, mast, boom, and sail, is handled as excess baggage, regardless of the free baggage allowance.

Other Miscellaneous: Any passenger carrying an air rifle for hunting or competition firearms must possess an owner’s license as well as receive carrying permission from the airline as well as related authorities in advance. The carriage of any item that uses fuel that can lead to fire and/or explosion, such as engine-powered bicycles/scooters, motorcycles, jet skis, etc., is prohibited. Transport of such items must be done solely via air freight.