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United Poles Policy, worsens in May 08

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:15 am
by rainbowgirl28
This is bad news for us vaulters. It goes up to $100* and down to two poles! *It says "per pole"!!! It is a new rule this year...

We should look into shipping options from Denver.


Vaulting poles
Allowance/Requirements
One case holding a maximum of two poles.

Cost*
Travel before May 5, 2008:
$85.00 USD per pole
Travel on/after May 5, 2008:
$100.00 USD per pole


Maximum length
16ft/487cm

Other information:
Allow an extra 30 minutes at check-in.

If travel includes United Express, please contact United for information regarding aircraft cargo hold limits.


Pat Manson
patmanson@msn.com
Vault M.C., Superior, Colorado
Tel 303-403-9111
Fax 303-499-1528

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:34 am
by achtungpv
sounds like they are limiting it to two poles to keep the weight down. Yay, high gas prices! :no: