Flying With Poles

Let's face it, traveling with pole vaulting poles will always be a bit of a challenge. Increased security concerns have made transporting poles via air a greater challenge than in the past. Many airlines will no longer accept poles as checked baggage, and most airlines no longer allow comercial passengers to use air cargo.

Fortunately, there are several airlines willing to work with the special needs of pole vaulters. This web page will be updated with information on various airlines' policies regarding pole vaulting poles. Please email me with any corrections or updated information becca@polevaultpower.com

The Airlines

Click the airline name for more details on their policy.

America West - Flies poles (under 16' container) for free!
Southwest - Flies poles for $50 per container each way
Alaska - Will fly poles for $50
Horizon - Same as Alaska
Frontier - Will fly poles for $50
Continental - Will fly poles for $80
United -Will fly poles for $80
Northwest - No specific pole policy, but will fly containers 13'4" or less for $80 each way
ATA - Unclear
American - Does not appear to fly poles
AirTran - Does not appear to fly poles
USAir - Does not appear to fly poles
Aloha - Does not appear to fly poles. Unclear policy
Delta - Will not fly poles

Traveling Tips

Read these articles for advice on traveling with your poles

Basic Traveling Tips