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Policy unclear. There appears to be a charge for flying poles, but the amount is not listed. A liability release is required.

Official Policy from their website

http://www.ata.com/traveler_resources/before_you_fly/atacoc.pdf
a. Release required - the item will be accepted as checked baggage only upon a liability release from the passenger.
b. Special charge - this charge applies to each item of a special type that is checked. For example, if two bicycles are checked, a charge for each bicycle will be collected. For passengers traveling on ATA Airlines, Inc., the applicable charges for special items may be collected at the time the item is checked. c. FBA "Free Baggage Allowance" - for complete explanation of free baggage allowance and charges, see Paragraph H of this Rule.
NOTE: For items listed "in addition to" the free baggage allowance, excess items will be subject to an excess bag charge, whether or not presented as a single piece.
Pole Vault -- Not included in FBA. -- Release Required? YES -- Special Charges? –

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