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Flying? Here is some information about Hockey Bag Friendly Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Items of hockey / lacrosse equipment may be accepted as checked baggage and one such item may be included in the free baggage allowance. One item of hockey / lacrosse equipment is defined as one equipment bag plus two hockey or lacrosse sticks (taped together). The total weight of the equipment bag and hockey sticks may not exceed 50 pounds or excess weight charges will apply. Size limits of up to 80 linear inches apply.
AirTran
AirTran's official hockey equipment policy. Effective immediately this bulletin incorporates the following change in SP 9400.2 C, Free Baggage Allowance - Sporting Equipment: Hockey Equipment - two (2) hockey sticks taped together and one (1) hockey equipment bag generally considered to be consisting of hockey pads, helmet, pants/jersey, gloves, and skates, may be checked as part of the free baggage allowance [e.g., as one (1) of the two (2) free bags].
Note-If the weight of the hockey equipment bag exceeds fifty (50) pounds,
you must charge the appropriate overweight fee (51-70 pounds -
$25; 71-100 pounds - $65).
Traveling Out of Country? From the US Customs web site:
On June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens returning home from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean or Bermuda, by land or sea, will be required to present one of the travel documents listed below. Many of these documents are already available, and obtaining one now will ensure that you are ready on June 1, 2009, when they will be required.
U.S. Passport – This is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies a person’s identity and nationality. It is accepted for travel by air, land and sea.
U.S. Passport Card – This is a new, limited-use travel document that fits in your wallet and costs less than a U.S. Passport. It is only valid for travel by land and sea.
Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) – Several states and Canadian provinces are issuing this driver’s license or identification document that denotes identity and citizenship. It is specifically designed for cross-border travel into the U.S. by land or sea (I do not find that TN or GA driver's licenses qualify - JC).
Trusted Traveler Program Cards – NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST enrollment cards can speed your entry into the U.S. and are issued only to pre-approved, low-risk travelers. The cards are valid for use at land or sea; the NEXUS card can be used in airports with a NEXUS kiosk.
Children: Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizen children under age 16 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card.
Groups of Children: Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizen children under age 19 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory and traveling with a school group, religious group, social or cultur al organization, or sports team, may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card.
The group should be prepared to present a letter on organizational letterhead with the following information:
- The name of the group and supervising adult,
- A list of the children on the trip, and the primary address, phone number, date=2 0of birth, place of birth, and name of at least one parent or legal guardian for each child,
- A written and signed statement of the supervising adult certifying that he or she has obtained parental or legal guardian consent for each participating child.
