You, Your Display & The Airlines


On a recent trip from Washington to Las Vegas, the cost to check two bags was more than the cost of the ticket. It was still a great deal but it did prompt us to look at the baggage requirements & allowances at the major airlines to see how they impact travelling with your trade show display.

You probably needed an accountant & lawyer to understand the variables and small print but here is the big picture. Let us assume that you are riding coach & check a personal bag and an all-in-one pop-up case that typically weighs from 65-90lbs.

In all cases, the display is overweight and oversize. Surcharges you can expect are as follows:

WestJet $80 Max. 100lbs
Air Canada $75 70lbs
American $200 50 - 70lbs
  $250 70 - 100lbs
United $300 50 - 100lbs
Continental $200 50 - 70lbs

Still determined to beat the system? Use your surcharge fee to upgrade to first class where the baggage allowances may be different.

Or... Ask about our 10’ Banner Stand package or our Ultralite Pop-Up. No surcharges, guaranteed.