Planes, Trains & Automobiles Trip Packing – Ver 5.1.

- Disclaimer - Airline & train luggage policies differ, and they change frequently. Enforcement of bag policies by desk agents is sometimes inconsistent.

The Red Eye’s are going to Whistler/Blackcomb & Steamboat!

#1 Travel Rule YOU must be able to get from your car to the motor coach with all of your bags in ONE trip by yourself.

Consider – What you “REALLY” “NEED” to take!

Checked Bag Fees 1 st Bag Free, 2 nd bag Free, 3 rd bag $ st bag $25, 2 nd bag $35, 3 rd bag $ st bag Free, 2 nd bag $35, 3 rd bag - $150

What About Skis & Boards? The Combination of 1 Ski or Board bag & 1 Boot bag count as just ONE “checked bag”. 50 lb. (max.) and 80 linear inch (max) Specifically allows 2 sets of skis and “associated equipment” in 1 ski bag and 1 boot bag. Combined 50 pound weight limit.

United accepts one item of ski or snowboard equipment per customer as checked baggage. Equipment must be securely encased in a suitable container. An item of ski equipment consists of: (one of the following) Up to two snowboards in one bag Up to two pairs of snow skis and associated equipment in one bag and one ski boot bag. –If the combined weight of the ski bag and boot bag is over 50 pounds, applicable overweight charges apply. –A boot bag without an accompanied ski bag is considered one bag and normal baggage fees apply. First or second checked bag service charges may apply. Ski equipment in addition to the baggage allowance will be assessed at the current excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not it is presented as a single piece. Ski and boot bags weighing more than 50 pounds that contain other items in addition to or in place of appropriate ski equipment will be subject to the applicable overweight checked baggage service charge. United is not liable for damage to water ski, snow ski, or snowboard equipment.

Oversize Bag Penalties > 50 lbs. = $75 > 62 linear inches = $ > 50 lbs. = $100 > 62 linear inches = $ > 50 lbs. = $100 to $200 > 62 linear inches = $200

Preferred Status Benefits United Airlines - Mileage Plus Card and Explorer Card Members - You & 1 friend get 1st checked bag free – BUT this does NOT apply to international travel. Delta - American Express Sky miles Card - You & 8 friends get 1 st checked bag free. Delta - Diamond, Gold, and Silver Medallion - Varies but often multiple free checked bags.

Warning! Groups with large amounts of luggage, may not have all of their bags & equipment loaded on the aircraft, due to weight limits. Those bags can be lost or delayed for days!

How Big Is Your Plane? Whistler Ski Trip MSP to SFO >> Embraer ERJ-170 = 76 seats (2x2) SFO to YVR, YVR to DEN, and DEN to MSP >> Airbus A319 = 126 seats (3-3) Steamboat Ski Trip MSP to HDN >> Embraer 175 = 76 seats (2x2) HDN to MSP >> Embraer 175 = 76 seats (2x2)

WHAT CAN YOU LEAST AFFORD TO LIVE WITHOUT? Items that must remain in your possession AT ALL TIMES!

FREE - Carry On Bag 22” x 14 ” x 9 ” max. 24” X 16” x 10” max Personal Bag (backpack, purse, etc…) 17” x 10” x 9 ” maximum

Carry-on priorities: #1 – Cash and credit cards

Carry-on priorities: #1 – Cash and credit cards #2 – Photo ID / PASSPORT

T.S.A. “Real ID Act” UPDATE Per TSA Notification Jan. 8th Implementation deadline date for Compliant Drivers License ID will be January 22 nd, States driver’s licenses are still non-compliant including – MN, IL, MO, WA, and NM.

Carry-on priorities: #1 – Cash and credit cards #2 – Photo ID / Passport #3 – Medications

Carry-on priorities: #1 – Cash and credit cards #2 – Photo ID / Passport #3 – Medications #4 – Valuables

Carry-on priorities: #1 – Cash and credit cards #2 – Photo ID / Passport #3 – Medications #4 – Valuables #5 – YOUR Ski Boots?

My Carry-On Strategy Cash, credit cards, photo ID, and cell phone are in my pockets. I wear the fleece liner of my ski parka on the plane. Boots, gloves, pants, goggles, parka, and meds, are in “carry-on” Helmet is in my back pack.

How can you possibly fit all of this into a Carry-On bag?

Other options: Rent Your Equipment Ship Your Gear Ahead

Security & T.S.A. Reminders Name Tags BOTH outside & inside all bags. Gels & liquids are limited to 3 oz. and must be in a clear quart size bag. Shoes, coats, caps, all have to be removed and scanned. (some exceptions for “Pre- Check” passengers) Body Scanners require emptying all pockets.

Have a terrific Ski Trip!