How to transport a scooter on an airplane?

Many people, going on a trip, think about whether it is worth taking a scooter with them on the trip. And this is not surprising, since with the help of it you can get acquainted with a large number of sights, when compared with walking excursions. However, not every fan of two-wheeled vehicles knows how to transport a scooter on an airplane and what nuances should be taken into account.

There are two options you can use to get your scooter on an airplane. Depending on the method chosen, you should familiarize yourself with the basic rules for the carriage of baggage. It should be borne in mind that each airline has its own nuances that need to be studied in advance.

Transportation of a scooter by air transport is regulated by established rules. Since such sports equipment is fragile, and the owner is afraid for its safety, many people try to take such an item with them on board.

For example, the electric scooter cannot be carried into the salon. Such inventory is considered oversized, so it is placed in the luggage compartment or in the compartment for oversized items. In the latter case, the issuance of the electric scooter will be carried out near the aircraft ladder or at a specialized point where oversized cargo is issued.

It is worth considering that It is allowed to carry small children's stunt scooters packed in a cover as carry-on luggage. It must be packed and folded before being taken on board.Some airlines may not allow even small models to be brought into the cabin.

If the passenger is forbidden to take the scooter on board as carry-on luggage, then it will be necessary to check it in the luggage compartment. It should be borne in mind that no one will handle the cargo with care - airport employees may throw things, which indicates the likelihood of damage.

Since the scooter may not withstand such loads when dropped, you should take care of the safety of the equipment. To do this, you need to use some of the tips below.

• Styrofoam pasting. It is recommended to cover all protruding parts with a protective layer. The top can be wrapped with tape so that the structure is securely fixed.
• Wrapping with bubble wrap. For reliability, the scooter should be wrapped in two or three layers. Alternatively, you can resort to a film with which the pipeline is insulated, or wrap it up with a regular cloth.
• Product packaging in a box or special case.

It is recommended to lower the wheels in advance so as not to waste time on this procedure during the inspection.

If, together with the scooter, the mass of other items does not exceed the norm, additional payment is not required.

The following weight norms exist:

• economy: 20-23 kg;
• business: 30-32 kg;
• first class: 40 kg.

If a low-cost airline is chosen, then the cost of its services does not include free baggage, so an additional charge will be required for transportation.

Some passengers use a different method of transporting the scooter. To do this, they buy an additional adult ticket. In this case, the baggage will be checked in as a fragile cargo, and the inventory will fit in a separate place. By paying for an extra seat, the scooter owner can be sure that his item will arrive at the destination safely.

This method does not apply to electric scooters without a removable battery.

For an electric scooter, there are other requirements of the air carrier.

• Passengers are required to check in advance whether the electric scooter can be transported with the selected airline.
• The device must be packed in a special case. The use of a plastic case is allowed.
• Your equipment should be prepared for the trip in advance: all detachable components should be disassembled and packed separately. For safety, you should pack each part in foil. Additionally, you can provide protection with foam or bubble wrap, as previously described.
• The battery must be discharged at the time of loading. It is also recommended to check the charge level with the carrier. Each company sets its own rules and you should not neglect them, otherwise the airline may refuse to transport.
• The electric scooter must have the documents provided by the manufacturer. It is imperative to prepare a technical passport.

At the moment, there is no clear regulation that would determine the rules for the transportation of a scooter, so each company sets its own rules. Passengers can familiarize themselves with the requirements of leading carriers.

This carrier allows the carriage of the electric scooter as checked baggage. Carriage is carried out in the cargo compartment. The passenger will need to remove the battery from the device during transport.

An ordinary scooter can be placed in hand luggage if its dimensions do not exceed 55x40x20 cm, and its weight does not exceed 10 kg, otherwise it must be checked in.

Sports equipment powered by lithium-ion rechargeable batteries may only be accepted if the passenger has agreed on such transportation in advance.

Those who want to bring an electric scooter on board must obtain an official permission from the air carrier and complete all baggage packing steps.

This airline only transports sports equipment in the cargo hold. For this action additional baggage charges will be required. You can pay for the carriage on the official website, using the booking center or directly at the box office.

This company has officially banned the carriage of electric scooters on board its aircraft.

Folding sports equipment can be taken with you in hand luggage if the dimensions do not exceed 55x40x20 cm, and the weight category does not exceed 5 kg.

The scooter is transported in the oversized compartment and checked out at the oversized baggage counter. Depending on the class of the ticket (economy, children), the size and weight category of cargo that can be carried free of charge may vary.

It is better to check in advance the possibility of transporting sports equipment on the official website or when contacting the contact center of the selected airline. In this case, you can prepare your baggage in advance in accordance with the stated rules and not face a refusal of carriage when checking in for a flight.

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