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info from

http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bagsport/public/en_gb

Sporting equipment
When you fly with us you can take certain types of sporting equipment in addition to your normal checked baggage allowance.

    * Angling
    * Archery
   * Cricket
    * Cycling
    * Diving
    * Field hockey
    * Golf
    * Ice hockey .
    * Lacrosse   
    * Shooting    
    * Ski
    * Ten pin bowling
    * Tennis

Due to the large size and handling complexities, some sporting equipment cannot be accommodated through the airport baggage system or within the aircraft hold. Therefore we no longer accept the following equipment at check-in as part of your sporting equipment allowance.

    * hang gliders
    * windsurfing boards and sails
    * surfboards
    * kayaks or canoes
    * pole vaults
    * javelins

Please contact your local freight company to arrange carriage for any items that exceed the permitted weight and size.

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