Scuba equipment

You are welcome to check scuba diving equipment as a standard checked baggage on Neighbor Island, North America or International flights.

Size and weight

Scuba items will be accepted up to 50 pounds (23 kg) and 115 inches (292 cm) total dimension. Heavier items are subject to our normal overweight rules.

How do I prepare tanks for travel? 

• The regulator valve must be completely disconnected.
• Tanks must be open and not sealed to allow for visual inspection of the empty tank.

What paperwork do I need? 

When you check in at the airport, you must notify a Hawaiian Airlines agent that you will be checking a tank. The agent will do a quick visual inspection to confirm that your tank is properly prepared, as described above.

Does this policy cover non-diving apparatus, like EEBD and SCBA?

No, the policy on this page is for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) only. EEBD and SCBA cylinders must be completely depleted and must be carried on, subject to inspection by a Hawaiian Airlines agent.