Planning to hit the waves or the golf course? Getting your gear to the beach is easy, but because sporting equipment (like bikes, golf clubs, or surfboards) takes up a bit more room in the hold, you’ll need to let the airline know in advance. ⛳️🏄♂️
Go direct to the airline ✈️
In most cases, the fastest and cheapest way to add sporting equipment is to do it yourself directly through the airline’s website.
How to get it sorted:
Find your Airline Reference: Pop over to My Bookings or check your Flight Voucher for your flight reference number (sometimes called a PNR).
Visit the airline’s website: Look for the Manage Booking section on their homepage. Enter your reference and surname to log in.
Add your gear: Look for 'Special Baggage' or 'Sporting Equipment' to see the airline's specific rates and weight limits, and pay them directly.
⚠️ Just a heads-up: Any equipment you book directly through the airline won't show up on your On the Beach paperwork. Don't worry, though—the airline will have everything they need on their system!
Can On the Beach do it for me? 🌟
For most airlines, we can lend a hand!
How to request it:
Log into My Bookings and select your holiday.
Head to the View and Manage Booking section then scroll to Add Extras.
From there select Flight Extras and hit All Flight Extras.
You'll see the option to add Sporting Equipment. Simply follow the prompts to tell us what you’re bringing.
💡Quick note: Some airlines, like Ryanair, require you to manage your own extras directly on their website. If this is the case for your flight, we’ll let you know as you go through the request journey in your account, and you'll just need to log in to the airline's site to add it directly.
What happens next? ⏰
Once you’ve submitted your request, our Amendments team will check the latest prices with your airline. We’ll send you a full rundown of the costs first and if you’re happy with the quote, we’ll add the equipment to your booking and take payment. You’ll then receive an updated confirmation email so you can rest easy knowing your gear has a spot on the plane.
⚠️ Important to keep in mind:
We can only take requests up to 21 days before your departure date.
An admin fee will apply for our team to handle this for you.
Our advice? Heading straight to the airline's website is the best way to avoid extra costs and keep that holiday budget focused on the beach! 🏖️