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I know that there are many threads regarding taking walking sticks on the plane in a backpack as hand baggage but I would like to hear from those whom have RECENTLY flown from Santiago to Madrid with Ryan Air or Iberia.
Up until now I have traveled back and forth 4x from Amsterdam to Madrid and/or Sevilla with KLM and/or Iberia with my walking sticks INSIDE my pack and have taken my pack on the plane with me as hand baggage without a problem. I have an Osprey Atmos 35L.
I was just about to book a flight from Santiago to Madrid for Jan 2nd when I remembered reading that people had difficulty out of Santiago. As Ryan Air charges for luggage and 55 euros extra for 'sports equipment' I am hesitant to push my luck. A ticket with Iberia would be twice as expensive but they do not charge for extras.
Anyone have advice? I am not against taking a train (same price as the Ryan Air flight without extra charges) or bus (9 hours) but want to check this out first.
... I have a 8.20 p.m. flight out of Madrid so a night train or bus would not be convenient. Right now the morning train is 54,20 euros and the Alsa bus 68,24 (supra+)!
I am taking a short hop over to walk the last 100+ with a Spanish hospitalera friend and spend Nochevieja in Santiago.
You're right about a day in Madrid but I was a basket case after taking the night bus last summer and I need to work the next day.
Too many options to think about! Either way I had beter be quick as fares keep going up.
I am indeed wondering about the weather. I consider myself a summer peregrina so this should be interesting!
Thanks piogaw, you too wherever you will be!
The airlines don't do the security checks. Your question isn't about Ryanair but about the airport. I can't remember an airline ever looking into my bag. Including Ryanair. By the time you get to the airline gate your carry on has already been searched.
I also don't think the sport surcharge is really for small items. It's more golf bags or even surf boards. I remember seeing a group wrap four boards in plastic and having it checked as one item.
NicoZ: I would not rely on pacer / hiking poles NOT being considered sporting equipment. .
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