Someone passed me a link to Air Asia’s FAQ on baggage the other day. On the second page is this question: Is scuba diving equipment allowed as checked baggage?

Answer : Scuba diving equipment is classified as a Dangerous Goods, therefore, its acceptance is conditional. Please contact our Call Centre for more information.

That’s funny considering I’ve brought my gear in my bag without problems before. This official stance doesn’t seem to translate for the ground staff.

well…i just read up MAS’s policy on excess baggage… scuba eqpn not even entitled for the free baggage allowance…if u carry scuba eqpn, u’ll automatically be charged excess baggage even if your total baggage haven’t exceeded the permitted 20kg….. even golf gets the privilege… this is discrimination….but then again…u dun tell, they wont know la…. haha

Posted on November 23rd, 2007.

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Posted on June 30th, 2008.