Air India won't charge you for handling sports equipment anymore

Air India won't charge you for handling sports equipment anymore

In a major relief for athletes, Air India has announced the waiver of handling charges for sports equipment across all sectors.

The move comes just days after the Railway Ministry allowed athletes to carry javelins and other bulky sports gear on trains.

The waiver will be applicable on economy flex, premium economy flex, and all business class fares.

Charges ranged between ₹2,000-₹7,000

Handling charges for sports equipment can be quite expensive, ranging between ₹2,000-₹2,500 for domestic routes and going up to ₹7,000 for international ones.

The most commonly transported sports items include golf clubs, cricket gear, javelins, and archery equipment.

"Air India has waived off handling charges for sports equipment across select fare families on both domestic and international routes," the airline said in a statement.