British Airways SCUBA Gear Fees

British Airways will accept your diving equipmenprovided it is packed in a recognised kit bag and does not exceed the maximum dimensions and weight restrictions for checked baggage. Bags weighing more than 23kg (51lb) may incur a heavy bag charge of 65 GBP / 75 EUR / 100 USD / 100 CAD.

Your diving equipment will count toward your free checked baggage allowance, and will incur a standard baggage fee if you exceed your luggage allowance. The maximum size accepted is 190 x 75 x 65 cm. [AMZ asins='B00NIYJF6U,B001PB6R4Q,B009F1924K,B00ZHPLCS2']

Accepted diving equipment:

scuba regulator
tank harness
tank pressure gauge (pressure-sensitive devices may need special packaging; refer to the manufacturer for advice)
face mask
fins
buoyancy control device
snorkel
weight belt
cylinder tank
spear guns
harpoons
Diving lamps

Diving Lamps require prior approval - please contact British Airways at least 24 hours before your flight to get approval. If approved for carriage, the bulb or fuse must be removed and packed separately from the power source.

Cylinder Tanks must be empty and presented for inspection at check-in.

Spear guns and harpoons must be packed separately.

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