Traveling with a tennis racket on plane should be a fun thing.
But can you bring tennis rackets on planes?
Yes, tennis rackets are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags., however each airline has its size, weight and number of items you are allowed to carry on the plane, ensure that your tennis racket is within your airline carry-on and checked baggage size and weight.
In this post we have answered all your questions about traveling with your tennis rackets on planes, in addition of some tips to help you fly in peace with your racket.
Let’s dive right in.
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Tennis Rackets And TSA Rules
According to the TSA you are allowed to bring tennis rackets through the security checkpoint point without any restrictions.
Here is a screenshot from the TSA website:
However planning for your flight prior and packing properly your tennis racket will ease the screening process and travel experience.
I also researched social media to find some of the TSA responses about taking tennis rackets.
This page wonder if he can bring his tennis racket on board or it must be in checked luggage.
The TSA customer service replied that tennis rackets are allowed in both carry on and checked baggage.
Can I Take a Tennis Racket as Hand Luggage?
Tennis rackets are goof to go in your carry on bag, however you could save a lot of hassle if you would check your airline carry-on size before deciding where to place your tennis racket.
Some airline are more friendly with sporting equipment and that won’t cause too much hassle, others may make the process a bit hard.
Make sure to fly with an airline that welcome any Tennis item as carry on especial if you are traveling with more iems.
call ahead your airline if you are traveling with a large tennis racket to avoid any inconvenience when flying on smaller or regional airplanes.
Can I Take a Tennis Racket In Checked Baggage?
Most airlines accept taking sporting equipment in checked luggage if they are packed properly.
If you decide to take your tennis racket in checked baggage, make sure to adhere to the airlines checked baggage size and weight and that your racket is well protected.
If you are traveling with a large tennis racket or more than one item, or oversized and overweight items they will be subject to standard fees for oversized and overweight baggage.
Can You Pack a Tennis Racket In a Suitcase?
A tennis racket size ranges between 27 inches (the most common) and 29 inches (the maximum length allowed in professional and non-professional tennis).
And the average suitcase length is 30″ and most of the time your racket will fit in, However the ideal way to carry your tennis racket is inside its tennis racket travel bag.
Can You Take Tennis Racket On Most Airlines ?
Now let’s see what’s are the airlines are saying about traveling with tennis Rackets; i look on twitter and i found that most US Major Airlines do not have any issues with tennis rackets in either carry on and checked baggage (if they are in the right size), However you may notice tha Ryanair and Easyjet do not allow them on board because of its limited space.
American Airlines
Sassy asked AmericanAir if she can carry her tennis rackets.
They replied that tennis rackets can either carry on or checked baggage, when transported in carry-on they must be with the size limits.
United Airlines
The same answerer are given to Miss Rachel from United Airlines, if the racket is over the allowed size it will be subject for checked baggage.
The same rules apply for Delta Air Lines, JetBlue. Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Allegiant Air because they all have almost the same luggage size and wight limits.
Other International Airlines
Ryanair
Easyjet
Turkish Airlines
People also ask:
Final Thoughts On Taking Tennis Rackets On a Plane.
Most Airlines will allow your tennis racket on both carry on and checked baggage,
There are no special instructions or limits.
However some small airplanes may not allow taking them with onboard due to the limited space.