What Airlines Are Saying About Hard Cases
Air Canada 
Skis and poles or snowboard must be packaged in a rigid and/or hardshell container specifically designed for shipping.
Air Tran 
Packed in a case designed to prevent damage to snow boards.
Alaska Air 
As long as it is packaged in a suitable container.
Continental 
Ski equipment must be securely encased in a suitable container.
Frontier 
Limited Release Required: Yes, if not packaged in a hard-sided case.
Jetblue 
All ski equipment must be in a sturdy container for protection since we do not provide ski boxes.
Northwest 
Northwest recommends hard-shell cases when checking your ski equipment.
Southwest 
The skis will be conditionally accepted unless they are being transported in a hard, plastic case or standard ski bag.
Spirit 
Ski equipment may be accepted as baggage. A release form will also need to be signed by the customer.
US Airways 
The passenger must provide acceptable encasement/packaging for the ski equipment.
Virgin America 
Must be suitably packed in a hard-sided container.
