ITA Airways SCUBA Gear Fees

You can fly with SCUBA Diving gear on ITA Airways as a "Small Sports Equipment" item - Dive gear does not fly as part of your regular checked baggage allowance, except to/from the USA.

NOTE - TO/FROM USA:An exception is on flights to/from the USA, your dive bag and tank can be taken as part of your regular free checked baggage allowance, in place of a regular suitcase, as long as it fits within the 23 kg / 50 lbs weight limit. [AMZ asins='B00NIYJF6U,B001PB6R4Q,B009F1924K,B00ZHPLCS2']

SCUBA Diving Equipment is defined as "a mask, snorkel, fins, neoprene suit, GAV, regulator, an empty oxygen tank, a lamp (switched off, with the power packed separately, the batteries disconnected from the appliance and protected against shortcircuits)."

In terms spear guns, ITA Airways says that "Any underwater speargun should have the spear section separated and if gas-powered should be unloaded.".

When flying with your diving gear, the maximum weight is 23 kg / 50 lbs, above which ITA Airway's standard Overweight baggage fee will apply.

When adding a dive gear to your ITA Airways booking, you should select the "Small Sports Equipment" option. Remember to add it online ahead of time, rather than pay the higher fee when showing up at the airport.

ITA Airways "Small Sports Equipment" Fees 2023
Domestic and European Flights
Online - EUR 40 / USD 45
At the Airport - EUR 50 / USD 55

Intercontinental Flights
Online - EUR 70 / USD 80
At the Airport - EUR 90 / USD 100

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