Sports equipment

• A ski or snowboard bag is considered as special baggage that is not included in checked baggage allowance. Skiing equipment needs to be purchased as an extra baggage in advanced or at the airport. 

• The maximum weight of one ski or snowboard bag is 23kg and it includes related equipment, such as skis and poles packed in the same bag. 

• If ski shoes or snowboard shoes are packed in a separate bag, they count as one piece of checked baggage. If it exceeds the allowance on the ticket, an extra bag charge will be collected. 

• Finnair Plus Platinum and Platinum Lumo members are allowed to carry one ski or snowboard bag free of charge. 

• On flights operated by ATR the maximum length for skis is 200cm. 

Booking instructions via NDC: 
Skiing equipment is available to purchase via NDC during the ancillary selection step at the time of booking or can be added after booking is created. 

Booking instructions via Edifact: 
Fees for skiing equipment are available in GDS and SSR SKIS to be used for skis and snowboard equipment in the booking. Collecting SKIS charge in advance is preferred, but it is also possible to pay at the airport.  

SR SPEQ-element can be used to specify the weight and dimensions of the equipment. SR SPEQ is only informative and cannot be used for pricing. 

• Prior approval is needed from Finnair. 

• Ski jumping equipment (up to 32kg) can be booked via Finnair Agent Help Desk only, for both NDC and Edifact bookings.  

• A fixed fee is collected based on the route, please see more information on Finnair.com. 

• Ski jumping equipment cannot be transported on flights operated with ATR aircraft.

• Golfing equipment is considered as special baggage that is not included in checked baggage allowance. Golf equipment needs to be purchased as an extra baggage in advanced or at the airport.  

• Golf bags require advance confirmation due to limited cargo space on smaller aircraft. Number of confirmed golf bags varies per aircraft type. 

• Golfing equipment may consist of one golf bag containing golf clubs and a pair of golf shoes. If the golf shoes are packed in a separate bag, they count as one piece of checked baggage. If it exceeds the allowance on the ticket, an extra bag charge will be collected. 

• Finnair Plus Platinum and Platinum Lumo members are allowed to carry one set of golf equipment for free.

Booking instructions via NDC: 
Golfing equipment is available to purchase via NDC during the ancillary selection step at the time of booking or can be added after booking is created. 

Booking instructions via Edifact: 
Fees for golfing equipment are available in GDS and SSR GOLF to be used for golfing equipment in the booking. Collecting GOLF charge in advance is preferred, but it is also possible to pay at the airport.  

SSR SPEQ-element can be used to specify the weight and dimensions of the equipment. SSR SPEQ is only informative and cannot be used for pricing. 

Bicycles are always considered special baggage. Bikes are confirmed according to a specified quota up to the quota limit on all aircraft types (including ATR). Maximum quota for BIKE cannot be exceeded due to restrictions in cargo hold space.

The maximum weight for a bicycle is 23kg. If the bike is heavier,  a heavy bag fee applies (up to 32kg) in addition to standard bike fee. 

If the customer has flights with other airlines, the operating carrier must be contacted separately to confirm the bicycle request on the connecting segments. 

Tandem bikes are bookable via Finnair Agent Help Desk only. A fixed fee is collected based on the route (longhaul/shorthaul), please see more information on Finnair.com.

Electric bikes, scooters, hoverboards, Segways cannot be transported as checked baggage, even if the battery is disconnected or removed.

Booking instructions via NDC:
For the time being, bicycles can be added to the booking only by Finnair, so contact Agent Help Desk for further assistance. 

Booking instructions via Edifact:
Fees for bicycles are available in GDS and SSR BIKE is used to insert it to a booking. Collecting BIKE charge in advance is preferred, but it is also possible to pay at the airport.  

Bikes are requested as SSR BIKE with dimensions:   
SR BIKE AY NN1-DIM 150X30X50CMS 15KGS/S3/P1 

To insert several bikes, they must have separate SSR’s (with quantity 1 per SSR).  

Requirements to get an auto-confirmation: 

• Customer has a Finnair operated and marketed flight.
• There is quota available for the specific flight(s).
• The BIKE SSR is added in correct format to the PNR.
• A bicycle must be packed in a protective case meant for transportation of bicycles.
• The maximum weight for a bicycle is 23 kg. If the bike is heavier,  a heavy bag fee applies (up to 32kg) in addition to standard bike fee.

Please note: 

• The ticket needs to be issued before or at the same time as the EMD-A, so that the EMD-A will get associated with the ticket.
• These services are all quota based, and they will be confirmed upon availability.
• EMD-A issuance is not possible before SSR has been confirmed. EMD creation is only possible from SSR element.
• EMDs are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. However, EMDs can be voided during the issuance day until the sales report has closed.

Preparatory to transportation of bicycles, the handlebars shall be fixed sideways, the pressure of the tires reduced to avoid any problems in the unlikely event of pressurization changes during flight and, if possible, the pedals removed. When necessary, sharp projective parts shall be protected with plastic or cardboard to avoid damage to other load. Possible bags shall be detached from the bicycle itself.

Hockey equipment is considered one piece of standard baggage if it doesn't weigh more than 23kg (50lb) and maximum dimensions are no more than 90cm x 75cm x 45cm (35in x 30in x 18in). If the equipment exceeds the standard measurements, passenger can take it with them for an extra charge. Any bag that is larger or heavier than a standard bag is considered as heavy and/or oversized bag, read more here. 

When hockey sticks are carried separately, they are counted as one piece of baggage in which case customer's hockey equipment would be checked in as 2 pieces of baggage (hockey bag + sticks). If needed, additional bag with the maximum weight of 23kg and external dimensions of 90cm x 75cm x 45cm can be purchased in advance, read more about extra bags.  

We always recommend adding SSR SPEQ to the booking when sports equipment is booked, and it is mandatory in case the equipment does not fit to the standard dimensions. 

For NDC bookings, please contact Agent Help Desk and request adding SSR SPEQ 

For Edifact bookings, SSR SPEQ can be added via GDS.

• Windsurfing boards, canoes, and kayaks 
  A prior approval is always needed from the airline. If the windsurfing board and the sail are packed separately, they are considered as two separate special bags. 

• Surfboards, wakeboards, SUP-boards and kitesurfs with a maximum length of 210 cm (83 in) and maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lb) are considered as special baggage. If the board exceeds the maximum measurements of 210cm x 60cm x 40cm (83in x 24in x 16in), a prior approval from Finnair is needed. 
  For surfboards there is an embargo on ATR operated flights due to small aircraft type. 

• Fees are available on Finnair.com 

Booking instructions via NDC: 
For the time being, windsurfing boards, surfboard, canoes and kayaks can be added to the booking only by Finnair, contact Agent Help Desk for further assistance. 

Booking instructions via Edifact: 
Winsurfing boards, surfboards, canoes and kayaks are not available for purchase via Edifact, but advance confirmation of SSR is always needed.  
For booking, please contact Agent Help Desk. Prior contacting, please add information about the type of the item: 

Windsurfing boards, canoes and kayaks as SR WIND, e.g., SR WIND AY-CANOE 100x45x15cm 22 kg/S3/P1. 

Surfboards, wakeboards, SUP-boards and kitesurfs as SR SURF, e.g., SR SURF 200x55x40cm 20 kg/S3/P1  
The fixed fee can also be collected at the airport.

Fishing equipment is considered one piece of standard baggage if it doesn't weigh more than 23kg (50lb) and maximum dimensions are no more than 90cm x 75cm x 45cm (35in x 30in x 18in). If the equipment exceeds the standard measurements, passenger can take it with them for an extra charge. Any bag that is larger or heavier than a standard bag is considered as heavy and/or oversized bag, read more here. 

A set of fishing equipment may consist of 1 or 2 rods, a reel, a landing net, a pair of fishing boots and a bait box, all packed together. 

We always recommend adding SSR SPEQ to the booking when sports equipment is booked, and it is mandatory in case the equipment does not fit to the standard dimensions. 

For NDC bookings, please contact Agent Help Desk and request adding SSR SPEQ 

For Edifact bookings, SSR SPEQ can be added via GDS. 

Diving equipment (without air tanks) is considered one piece of standard baggage if it doesn't weigh more than 23kg (50lb) and maximum dimensions are no more than 90cm x 75cm x 45cm (35in x 30in x 18in). If the equipment exceeds the standard measurements, passenger can take it with them for an extra charge. Any bag that is larger or heavier than a standard bag is considered as heavy and/or oversized bag, read more here. 

If needed, additional bag with the maximum weight of 23kg and external dimensions of 90cm x 75cm x 45cm can be purchased in advance, read more about extra bags.  

• If the diving equipment includes air tanks, a heavy bag charge need to be applied.  

• Air tanks must be fully emptied prior to transportation. 

• Finnair Plus Platinum and Platinum Lumo members are allowed to carry one set of diving equipment for free. 

We always recommend adding SSR SPEQ to the booking when sports equipment is booked, and it is mandatory in case the equipment does not fit to the standard dimensions. 

For NDC bookings, please contact Agent Help Desk and request adding SSR SPEQ 

For Edifact bookings, SSR SPEQ can be added via GDS.

• Vaulting poles can be booked via Finnair Agent Help Desk only, for both NDC and Edifact bookings. 

• Vaulting poles (up to 32kg) may be transported on most Finnair routes excluding routes operated by ATR/E90/32S and all flights departing from Rome and Amsterdam.  

• All dimensions are needed already at the time of reservation as transportation of vaulting poles requires special loading and both the length and width of the item are critical. 

• A fixed fee is collected based on the route, please see more information on Finnair.com. 

Walking poles are always carried as checked baggage. If walking poles are carried separately, they count as one piece of baggage.

One avalanche rescue backpack per person is allowed as checked baggage or cabin baggage, except on flights to/from/within USA.

Prior approval from Finnair is always needed.

Please note the following:

• The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. 

• Airbags within the backpack must be fitted with pressure relief valves. 

• The trigger mechanism cannot contain more than 200mg net of explosives in Division 1.4S and a cylinder of compressed gas in division 2.2 (non-flammable, non-toxic) not exceeding 250ml. 

• The cartridge must be attached to the backpack. The size of the attached cartridge (containing division 2.2 gas) is not limited as long as it is meant for the backpack. 

• Separate spare cartridges are not allowed for transportation unless they are small cylinders containing Division 2.2 gas without a subsidiary hazard. The water capacity of each spare cylinder must not exceed 50 ml (for carbon dioxide a gas cylinder with a water capacity of 50ml is equivalent to a 28g cartridge) and the total number of such cartridges per passenger is max. 4. 

• Avalanche rescue backpacks which inflate using an electric fan that is powered by a lithium-ion battery are considered as consumer electronic devices when the battery is installed in the backpack. They are allowed within limits of the lithium-ion battery instructions. 

Booking instructions via NDC: 
For the time being, avalanche rescue backpack can be added to the booking only by Finnair, contact Agent Help Desk for further assistance. Before contacting, make sure to have all details of the avalanche rescue backpack at hand and that they comply with the restrictions above. 

Booking instructions via Edifact: 
Check that the details of the avalanche rescue backpack comply with the restrictions above and add the information to the reservation as SSR CKIN if taken as carry-on baggage or SSR SPEQ if taken as checked baggage. 
 
As carry-on baggage 
Add SSR CKIN to the booking. If the details cannot be fitted to the SSR CKIN message, they should be added as OSI.  

Example: 
SSR CKIN AY AVALANCHE RESCUE BACKPACK   
OS AY AVALANCHE RESCUE BACKPACK TRIG 190MG DIV 1.4S 
OS AY AVALANCHE RESCUE BACKPACK 220ML GAS DIV 2.2 
 
If battery operated: 
OS AY AVALANCHE RESCUE BACKPACK LITHIUM BATTERY 57wH 
 
As checked baggage  
Add SSR SPEQ AY - AVALANCHE RESCUE BACKPACK + details of the trigger mechanism/gas cylinder to the booking. 

Example: 
SSR SPEQ AY AVALANCHE RESCUE BACKPACK 190MG DIV 1.4S AND 220ML DIV 2.2 GAS  

If battery operated: 
SSR SPEQ AY AVALANCHE RESCUE BACKPACK LITHIUM BATTERY 57wH