Does anybody have any experience flying on United Airlines with a rifle in an overSIZED case? I've flown with rifles a handful of times and understand the checked baggage and TSA process but I've never flown on United. I usually pack my rifle in a soft case then put it in a locked golf bag hard case with other gear and clothing which reduces my total number of bags. Problem is my locked hard case is larger than their 62 inch liner allowed maximum (L + W + H), it's 75 inches. Their fee for an oversized bag is $200 each way, I'm not paying that. On Delta since it's a firearm, and they have a oversized fee exemption for firearms, they waive the oversized fee for me and it has worked great numerous times... similar to what it would be flying with a fishing pole, skis, or a snowboard, I wouldn't think all those folks are paying big fees each way flying that stuff on any airline...?? I've called United customer service and can't get a straight answer. Their reps have no clue. I've tried emailing them to get something in writing and no reply. I could go to the ticket counter at the actual airport head of my trip and ask them but do I even trust that? Show up at 5:00am with all my gear and rifle to check in and leave it to chance whether they charge me the $200 or not??
Driving is really not an option. I know I'm getting a little cranky here, but man dealing with the airlines and getting straight answers seems to be almost impossible these days.
I guess the point of this post is has anybody recently flown on United Airlines with a firearm in a case that's overSIZED (not over weight) and were you charged the $200 oversized fee?
Thanks!
Driving is really not an option. I know I'm getting a little cranky here, but man dealing with the airlines and getting straight answers seems to be almost impossible these days.
I guess the point of this post is has anybody recently flown on United Airlines with a firearm in a case that's overSIZED (not over weight) and were you charged the $200 oversized fee?
Thanks!