2013 Airline Surfboard Boardbag Charges

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| Adria | €70-€300* |
70 EUR for destinations in Europe and 150 EUR for other destinations, Windsurf(up to 32kg weight, 2,01-2,50m length) 150 EUR for destinations in Europe and 300 EUR for other destinations. |
Surfboard (15-32kg weight, and/or 1,41-2,00m length) |
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| Aer Lingus | €30-€40* |
€30 pre booked-40 at the airport per boardbag |
Max weight 15kg and length 9'. |
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| Aera Ann | €30-€40* |
Online €30, within 3 hours of departure €40 |
The maximum length of any item (including cover) that can be accepted is 6 foot 9 inches / 205 cm |
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| Aero Mexico | $60 USD |
Sport boards (surfboard, snowboard or boogie board) |
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| Aero Pelican | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance, $5,50 per kg. |
Items exceeding 1.82 metres in length will not be carried. Excess baggage will be charged at a normal rate. International passengers are entitled to a total baggage allowance weighing up to 24kg. |
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| Aerosvit | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance, see link for rates. |
Surfboard with the length less than 200 cm ( 78 inches ) Windsurf equipment allowed for transportation should not exceed 50 kg ( 110 lbs ). |
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| Afriqiyah | N.P. |
Site under construction |
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| Air Berlin | €50-€125* |
See link for which fee is applicable for your flight |
An extra fee will be charged for the carriage of sports equipment. The fees for sports equipment quoted in the price list shall only apply as long as the equipment is registered and the appropriate charge paid at least 48 hours before the departure in question. |
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| Air Canada | $50 CAD/USD |
Max (length + width + height): less than 277 cm (109 in) Maximum length: 203 cm (80 in) |
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| Air China | ±$50USD-$100USD* |
±$50USD for the first board and $100USD for each board after that |
First board is charged at 50% of the excess baggage fee, extra boards will cost you 100% of the excess baggage fee. Fees vary for destinations, but you’re looking at about $50USD for the first board and $100USD for each board after that. Max length 9′. |
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| Air Dolomiti | €35-€150* |
Small €35 Medium €70 Big €150 |
The transport of sports equipment must be always communicated in advance to the company since limitations are present according to the type of aircraft. |
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| Air France | $55-200$USD* |
$55-200USD per boardbag |
Boardbags under 6 |
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| Air India | Varies* |
Golfing Kit/Surf Boarding equipment |
See link for specifications |
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| Air Malta | Free* |
When the total weight of your baggage including sports equipment, does not exceed your free baggage allowance as shown on your ticket, sports equipment may be carried free of charge. |
Air Malta gives you the flexibility to purchase Sports Baggage vouchers to cover the carriage of your sports equipment at only |
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| Air Mauritius | $200USD* |
The following items cannot be included in free baggage allowance and a flat fee of USD 200 (Ex-Mauritius) and EUR 200 (Ex-Europe) is payable: Surfboard > 200 cm Diving bottles Hunting trophies Sports equipment whose dimension (L+W+H) exceed 200cm |
The transport of sports equipment {Diving, cycling, surfing, skiing equipment, etc} is included in the free baggage allowance, provided they do not exceed 200cm in dimension (length + width + height). This type of equipment is considered as equivalent to one single piece of baggage. |
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| Air New Zealand | Free-$150 per boardbag |
Surfboards are included a part of your check-in allowance, in most cases, provided that you have not exceeded your checked bagage allowance (generally one free bag). If your boardbag is an additional bag, $25USD each way will be access on most flights (other than USA). On flights to/ from USA booked after Nov 22, 2012, a charge of $150 (1st boardbag) and $200 (2nd boardbag) will be applied. |
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| Air Niugini | N.P. |
No specifications given and no response on any emails |
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| Air Pacific | $50 AUD |
If the combined weight is 23 kg (50 lbs), the bulky item will only be charged the bulky item fees. Any piece (Oversize Baggage/Bulky item) exceeding 292cm (115in) in dimensions will not be accepted as checked baggage. |
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| Air Seychelles | 21SCR- 305SCR* |
See link for specifications and fares |
All equipment must not exceed maximum dimensions of 62 |
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| Air tahiti Nui | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
Special allowance for Surf, Golf and Diving Equipment One (1) bag allowed free of charge, in addition to the published free allowance. See link for requirements |
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| Air Tran | $50USD-$139USD* |
fixed fee of $50 and a additional $79 fee each |
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| Air Vanuatu | $10AUD* |
$10 AUD is the fare you pay per extra kg. No specifications given about surfboards but If your checked-in baggage exceeds you baggage allowance you will be charged for excess baggage see link for different rates. |
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| Air Zimbabwe | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance. See link for rates. |
One is allowed 15kgs of sporting equipment for example golf bags over and above the allowed check-in weight |
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| Airi Nuit | Varies* |
No specifications given but excess baggage will be charged at the time of check in if the limits(see link) are exceeded. Excess baggage will be transported on a space available basis. |
We advise to contact Airi Nuit before booking |
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| Alaska Air | Free- $75USD* |
Weight 50 lbs. or less No Additional Fee 51-100 lbs. $50 (USD) one way Length up to 62 in. No Additional Fee 63-80 in. $50 (USD) one way 81-115 in. $75 (USD) one way |
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| Alitalia | N.P. |
Flights operated by small aircraft with limited baggage hold capacity, surfing and windsurfing equipment cannot be accepted. Considering the varying dimensions of different sports equipment and depending on the type of aircraft, the reservation/check-in of equipment will have to be approved and arranged by the local Alitalia Office. To check-in and transport surfboards and windsurfing equipment (exceeding the normal baggage allowance), you must: declare the item at the time of booking, and in the event of connecting flights with other carriers you must obtain the permission of the other carrier involved or carriage of the equipment will be restricted to the Alitalia flight leg only arrive at the check-in desk at least one hour prior to flight departure pack the equipment in its cases or in such a way that protects the items during loading and unloading |
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| American Airlines | $150-200USD per boardbag |
$150-200USD per boardbag. Varies on domestic & international travel. |
Max weight of 30kg and length 10'. |
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| Ana | Varies* |
The length of the board is not exceeding 277cm. A charge equivalent to 50% of the excess baggage charge applies.The length of the board exceeds 277cm.A charge of the excess baggage charge applies |
If you have 2 or more surfboards, the second one is applied for the normal excess baggage charge. 3 charges of the excess baggage charge applies for the following cases. (1)total linear dimensions exceeding 203cm or (2) weighing in excess of 32kg and not exceeding 45kg See link for additional information and rates |
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| Arikair | Other* |
It is permitted to transport ski equipment, golf bags, surfs and windsurfs, bicycle etc, as registered baggage against space availability and payment of special excess baggage supplement. Contact your travel agent, the nearest Arik Air ticket office or Call Center for more information. |
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| Austrian | Other* |
Notify them in advance via telephone: +43 (0)5 1766 1000 or via e-mail to specialcases@austrian.com, so they can reserve sufficient space as acceptance depends on space availability in the aircraft compartment. |
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| Bahamas Air | $25USD-$125USD* |
Bring along second bag costs $25 |
Any bag oversize and overweight: Greater than 62 inches & 70 lbs. (32 kilos): $125.00 |
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| Baltia | N.P. |
Currently unavailable |
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| Bel Avia | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
One set of sports goods is transported with no additional payment in case the total weight of that set and all other luggage does not exceed free luggage allowance in the correspondent service category, the free allowed bagage must not exceed 50?50?100 (?m) so unless you can fold your surfboard you have to pay more |
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| Blue Wing Airlines | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
We advise contacting Blue Wing Airlines before booking |
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| BMI | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
If you are traveling in Business or Flexible Economy you can take a piece of sporting equipment or other exceptional item of baggage as part of your baggage allowance as long as it is within your total allowance. |
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| BMI Baby | €31-€38* |
£24.99 (€31) per sector per item on the website and £30.00 (€38) per sector per item when booked through the bmibaby call centre or airport |
Larger items including Canoes, Hang gliders, Surfboards and Wind Surfboards will be charged at £24.99 (€31) per sector per item on the website and £30.00 (€38) per sector per item when booked through the bmibaby call centre or airport. These items will be carried subject to space availability on the aircraft and sports equipment bags must only contain the items for practising the sport |
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| British Airways | $51* |
$51 fee with size limitations. |
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| Brunei Air | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
Sporting equipment may be carried as part of the free baggage allowance in accordance to the class of travel. A passenger who checks in eligible sporting equipment will be granted a 5 kg waiver of excess baggage charges when eligible sporting equipment is checked in. |
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| Brussels Airlines | €70-€150 |
Europe €70, International €150 |
Items 15-32 kg and/or 1,40 m-2m bikes, surfboards scuba etc. |
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| Cape Air | N.P. |
Bicycles, surfboards, canoes, kayaks and other such large pieces or sporting equipment exceed the capacity of the compartments and are not accepted for transport. |
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| Carpat Air | Other* |
We advise contacting Carpat Air before booking. |
Large sports equipment exceeds 150 cm or 59 in in length and it can be transported depending on the loading capacities of the aircraft. |
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| Cathay Pacific | Free* |
Sporting equipment may be carried as part of the free baggage allowance in accordance to the class of travel but if weight or length exceeds, you have to pay 60$USD for each extra kg. |
See link for specifications |
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| Cayman Airways | $95USD |
Please note that a passenger is allowed 1 board only and it can not measure no more than 6ft. |
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| China Airlines | 50-100% of one excess baggage charge* |
Charges are assessed PER BOARD and vary according to size and amount |
One board not exceeding 109 inches (277cms) to be charged at 50% of one excess baggage charge, or One board exceeding 109 inches (277cms) to be charged at one excess baggage charge. Additional boards at the applicable excess baggage charge. |
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| China Eastern | Other* |
Please contact their reservations office for exact rate |
Only one set of surfboarding equipment per passenger will be entitled to the 50% special rate. Any additional boards will be charged at the applicable excess baggage charge. (by weight) One board not exceeding 277cm / 109in, will be charged at the applicable rate of 5kg of excess baggage, or One board exceeding 277cm, / 109in will be charged at the applicable rate of 8kg of excess baggage |
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| China Southern | 450 CNY-2700CNY* |
Overweight baggage charge applies(see link) will be charged at CNY or equivalent local currency. |
Overweight baggage charge applies(see link) |
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| Cimber | N.P. |
Unfortunately it's not possible to bring surfboards and windsurfingboards on Cimber Sterling's flights. |
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| Comair | $200* |
Domestic and International per board each way: $200. Surfboards are one board per bag; additional boards in a bag will be charged, per board, the excess bag rate. Regular luggage: $25 fee for first bag and $35 fee for a second bag when traveling on economy fare tickets in the U.S., PR, VI and Canada; no fee for first bag and $50 for 2nd bag when travel is to many international destimations, except no fees for Central and South America. Some exceptions apply. |
Surfboards over 115 linear inches will not be accepted. Surfboards are allowed up to two (2) boards per bag |
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| Copa Air | $50USD-$100USD |
US $75 to all destinations, excluding S |
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| Corsairfly | Free* |
If allowance exceeded : 10 |
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| Croatia Airlines | €70-€200* |
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Medium: Between 15-32 KG and/or 1.41-2 meters, SURFBOARDS the maximum weight for windsurfers is 50kg (109lb). If the maximum weight is exceeded, the windsurf equipment has to be sent as cargo. |
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| Czech Airlines | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
Czech Airlines' allows the transportation of sports equipment as checked baggage. This equipment will count against your checked luggage allowance. For information on how to prepare sports equipment for flight, visit Czech Airlines' Sports Equipment Page. |
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| Delta | $100-$150USD* |
Travel to Brazil is $100 each way, per bag. Travel to all other destinations is $150 each way, per bag. |
Surfboards are allowed up to two (2) boards per bag. Bags over 70 lbs. will be charged the excess weight fee. Between Honolulu and Maui, there is a 20 USD/CAD/EUR* fee. Boogie boards smaller than or equal to 43 inches (107 cm) will be accepted as part of the regular baggage allowance. Surfboards over 115 linear inches will not be accepted. |
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| Easyjet | Other* |
You can buy an extra 12 kg for your sports equipment, which allows you to bring 32 kg (2 luggage items in total) important is that one of the the 2 luggage items have to be sports equipment. |
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| Egypt Air | Other* |
Surfboards are not allowed and must be transported as cargo. |
not included in the baggage allowance schedule will be checked as cargo |
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| Emirates | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
Boards up to 10 |
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| Ethiopian Airways | Free* |
If you exceed the free baggage allowance or if you take along particularly bulky or damageable baggage (bicycles, surf and snowboards, skis, large musical instruments, wardrobe trunks etc.) you may have to pay an additional fee and register your baggage with us prior to your departure. Please check on their Excess and special baggages page for more information. |
See link for additional information |
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| Finnair | €50-€100* |
Zone 1: €50 Zone 2: €60 Zone 3: €100 (see link for zones) |
Windsurfing boards, surfboards and kayaks are not included in your checked baggage allowance – therefore, you will always need to pay a special-baggage fee to transport such items. If you are planning on travelling with any special equipment, like a surfboard or kayak, you should notify |
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| First Air | $50 CAD/USD |
Oversize baggage with linear dimensions (length + width + height) of 161 to 292 cms is subject to a $70.00 excess charge. |
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| Frontier Airlines | Free-$150USD* |
items which exceed 62 linear inches (length + width + depth) or weigh more than 50 pounds will incur a fee. There is a $75 fee for bags exceeding these weight limitations and a $75 fee for exceeding the size limitation. These fees are charged separately and one item can incur multiple fees. |
Some checked items, such as surfboards and bicycles will be charged a fixed handling fee because of size, fragility, or other handling requirements while others may be checked in lieu of one of your checked bags. If you plan to travel with sporting equipment, contact Frontier Airlines directly to confirm packing regulations and fees |
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| Garuda Indonesia | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
All Sporting Equipments, including but not limited to Golfing, Surf board, Bicycle and Skiing equipments maybe included into applicable passengers Free Baggage Allowance/FBA according to their actual fare paid. |
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| Georgian Airways | Other* |
Complete information is available at the Georgian Airways office or at the ticket point of sale info@georgian-airways.com |
Special baggage charges apply for the following items: skis, bicycles, surfboards. |
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| German Wings | €40* |
40 € / £36 / 58 CHF / $56 / 1050 CZK / 400 SEK |
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| Go Air | Rs.1000/- |
you can carry surfboard in the check-in baggage. You have to pay Rs.1000/- as an oversize baggage charge in addition to excess baggage. |
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| Go Airlines | $25 |
accept surfboards and paddle boards with lengths 6 feet and less on a limited basis |
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| Great Lakes Aviation | $50* |
$50.00 each as Excess Baggage |
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| Gulf Air | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
Gulf Air is delighted to accept these items as part of the free baggage allowance as long as each piece does not exceed 32 kg and are within the dimensions set for extraordinary baggage 190 cm (75 |
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| Gulfstream Air | N/A |
Under Construction |
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| Hawaiian Airlines | $35 USD - $200 USD |
Prices vary by destination. Click link for complete details. |
Hawaiian Airlines accepts surfboards as checked baggage with a fee and will not be included in determining the free baggage allowance (exception SYD). The listed charges are for each direction. Charges are based on non-stop, direct, and/or connecting service on Hawaiian Airlines only for travel between the USA and PPG, PPT, SYD, MNL, ICN, HND, KIX, ICN. Enroute stopovers exceeding 24 hours will result in point to point charges being applicable. |
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| Iberia | €150* |
€150 per board |
Surf boards must be booked 24 hours in advance. For flights to/from Brazil boards are $60USD each. Max length 8’2”. |
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| Iceland Air | €56 / $80USD - €78 / $112 USD* |
Depends in which zone you are flying, see link for additional information. |
Surfboards are not included in free baggage allowance see the link for the different rates depending on where you fly |
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| Interjet | $50USD- |
$50 USD for every exceeding kg if you exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
allowed to take 2 suitecases as checked-in baggage, weighing together 25 kgs, (55 lbs) measuring 2.73 linear mts, (height, length and width).Goes for surfboards as well). If you go over this limit you will be charged $50.00 mxn for every exceeding kilo |
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| Jazz | $100 CAD |
Any regular size surfboard not more than 12 feet long and weighing a maximum of 20 kilos. A fee of CAD $100 round trip per unit will be payable at check-in. |
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| Jet Airways | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
Surfboard of fibre glass not exceeding 62 inches (158cm) will be included in the free baggage allowance and if in excess, it will be subject to the applicable excess baggage charge. |
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| Jet2 | Other* |
No price given, contact Jet2 for additional info |
To pre-book large water sports equipment and for charges for other, non listed sports equipment, please contact the Call Centre. |
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| Jetblue | $50USD* |
Domestic & Int'l Flights: Surfboards are accepted for a fee of $50 per board each way and will count as one of your checked bags. Same fee for sail boards. Not accepted to to/from Bermuda, Santo Domingo and Santiago. |
The following equipment will be accepted as checked baggage, and will be included as part of your baggage allowance: bicycles, surfing equipment, and windsurfing equipment. These items will be subject to a charge whether or not presented as a single piece, but are exempt from an additional oversize fee. |
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| Jetstar | $35AUD* |
$35AUD per boardbag |
Boards can be carried as part of paid check-in luggage (eg $35AUD for 25kg). Max length 6 |
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| Kenya Airways | £56.00* |
surfboards/kayaks/canoes are charged £56.00 for 20 kgs maximum weight. The length of these items mentioned should be less than 65 in/165 cm. Otherwise, the item must be sent as cargo. |
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| Kingfisher | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
guest is allowed to carry surfboard as part of the free check-in baggage allowance which is 20kgs. In case the weight exceeds the permissible free check-in baggage allowance, the applicable excess fee will be charged at rates that vary from sector to sector. We also have a limitation on the carriage of only 1 surfboard on airbus aircraft and the same is not permitted on ATR. |
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| KLM | $55-$100USD* |
$55-100USD per boardbag |
Boardbags between 6 |
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| Korean Air | $50USD* |
$50USD per boardbag |
Fee is per boardbag. Max weight 32kg and length is roughly 7 |
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| Kulula | Free* |
If you can get it in one bag with your other belongings and it weighs 20kg - its free! |
Max dimensions H + W +L = 208cm |
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| Lan | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance. See link for rates |
surf boards can have a maximum volume of 300 linear cm. |
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| Lauda Air | €50* |
EUR 50, - each leg |
Due to its volume the transport of sports equipment must be requested well in advance |
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| Logain Air | N.P. |
Loganair cannot accept surfboards on any of its aircraft. |
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| Lot | €50-€80* |
Domestic + EU + Middle East 50euro + service fee USA + Canada 80 euro +service fee |
15-30 kg (e.g. surfing, kite, bicycles, tandem) |
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| Lufthansa | $100-$200USD* |
$100-200USD per boardbag |
Surfboards need to be pre-registered. $100USD for flights within Europe, $200USD for intercontinental flights. Max weight 32kg and length 6 |
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| Luxair | €70* |
70 € per board (oneway) |
until 30 kg |
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| Malaysia Airlines | Other* |
Boardbags up to a max length 9 |
One surfboard/windsurfing to a maximum length of 3 meters (118 inches) will be |
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| Malev | $150 USD |
regardless of the number of checked bags |
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| Mango Airlines | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
These are accepted only with Limited Liability Release tags and are included each way in the checked allowance of 20 kg per paying Guest, and must be properly packed. Surfboards are subject to aircraft space availability. |
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| MEA | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance. See link for rates |
1sport equipment free of charge, provided weighting less than 23 kg. Extra equipment will be charged as per the 2nd additional excess piece level: 200USD/GBP/EUR/CHF |
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| Meridiana | €30-€100 |
Domestic EUR 30 max 160cm / EUR 90 >161cm. International EUR 50 max 160cm / EUR 100 >161cm |
Surfboard and Kitesurf |
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| Oman Air | Other* |
Varies |
Bags larger than 74 in/188 cm are subject to additional fees, while no piece of baggage heavier than 71 lb/32 kg can be accepted for carriage |
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| Our Airline | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance. See link for rates |
The maximum weight per piece of Baggage must not exceed 32 kilograms 2 Total dimensions of Baggage must not exceed 270cm with no one piece exceeding 158cm All other Baggage which is larger and/or heavier than your allowance will constitute excess and/or oversized Baggage. |
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| Penair | Free* |
Normal excess baggage charges apply to all baggage in excess of the free allowance. See link for rates |
PenAir will accept checked Baggage up to a maximum weight of 50 pounds (23kg) and a maximum total linear dimension (length plus width plus height) of 62 inches (158 cm) |
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| Philippine Airlines | $10USD-$160USD* |
Can vary from 10 to 160 USD perk kg depends where you are flying. See link for excess baggage rates |
Surfboards are not included in the free baggage allowance, and thus shall be considered as automatic excess baggage. |
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| Porter Airlines | N.A. |
Surfboards not accepted |
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| Qantas | Free-120AUD |
Boards are included as part of your checked baggage allowance (max 109"). If you exceed your baggage allowance, an additional AUD 20 will be applied to flights within Australia, AUD 35 for flights between Australia and New Zealand, New Caledonia & Papua New Guinea and AUD 90 for flights to the Americas, *if paid for online in advance. At check in, an additional AUD 30/50/120 will be applied. |
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| Qatar Airways | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance. See link for rates |
an additional complimentary 10Kgs will be allowed over and above the baggage allowance as stated on your e-ticket , except for flights to and from North & South America where an additional complimentary allowance of 1 piece ( not exceeding 23Kgs and less than 3m) for sporting equipment. Only one sporting equipment type per passenger is allowed as additional free baggage allowance. |
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| Royal Jordanian | $6USD-$30 USD* |
This is the variable rate per extra kg you want to bring along, See link for excess baggage rates. |
Surfboarding/Windsurfing equipment shall not be included in the free checked baggage allowance and shall be assessed as excess baggage charges. |
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| Ryanair | £50/ €50* |
Advanced purchase |
Max weight 20kg. The price of £50/ €50 per boardbag each way is applicable to online baggage purchases only. If purchased at the airport, the price is slightly higher at £60/ €60 per boardbag each way. |
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| Saudi Airlines | Other* |
No Baggage exceeding the above maximum dimensions (62in/158cm) or weight (70lbs/32kgs) will be accepted. |
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| Singapore Air | Free-$60USD* |
Free-$60USD+ per boardbag |
Boards are included in your 20kg check-in allowance. Beyond this, you |
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| Sky West | Free* |
Free but any excess is charged at a rate of $5 per kilogram. |
When packing surfboards for a Skywest flight, please ensure that no more than two surfboards are included in any one pack, and that the pack does not exceed a weight of 32kg. Also be aware that carriage of surfboards is subject to space availability. |
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| Solomon Airlines | Other* |
Excess baggage charges will apply when a guest |
Varies, see link for specifications and rates. |
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| South African Airways | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance |
Included in your 20kg check-in baggage allowance. Max length 6 |
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| SouthWest | $50USD* |
$50 each way charge |
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| Spanair | EUR 50 |
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| Spirit | $100 USD |
Surfboards |
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| Srilankan Airways | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance. See link for rates |
IT IS PERMITTED TO INCLUDE EITHER ONE SURFBOARD OR ONE WIND< |
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| Suncountry | $75USD* |
$75 per item/one-way. |
maximum length is five (5) feet. |
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| Sunwing Airlines | €80-€120 |
Less than 165 cm Less than 20 kg€ 80 Less than 165 cm Greater than 20 kg €100 Greater than 165 cm Less than 20 kg €100 Greater than 165 cm Greater than 20 kg €120 Extra Gear / Extra Surf Mast €120 |
Sunwing will carry certain other sports equipment such as Surfboards, Windsurfers, Kayaks as excess baggage at a reduced fee |
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| Swiss | Other* |
Contact Swiss for pre booking |
Please book your sports equipment when you make your reservation |
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| Taca | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance. See link for details. |
Surf boards: you can check the first bag (paying the relevant fee) as part of your luggage and carry a maximum of three boards in one bag per passenger with a maximum weight of 70 pounds (32 kilos) and up to 12 feet (3.7 meters long).Kitesurfing equipment: includes board, kite, steering bar and harness, wakeboards |
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| TAP | €35-€100 |
Domestic €35, Int'l €50 (Europe, Morocco, Algeria), Int'l €75 (Sal, Praia, Dakar, Bissau & São Tomé), Other Int'l €90 |
For transporting kitesurfing and windsurfing equipment, surfboards and other sports equipment, passengers must fill out the Transport Declaration form. |
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| Thai Airways | $180USD* |
One board under 9 |
Contact Thai directly for more specific information. |
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| Thomson Airways | £35- £60* |
Short haul - £35 return |
For Surfboards, Windsurfers, Kitesurfers, Paragliders, Canoes |
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| Tiger Airways | $60AUD* |
$60AUD per boarbag |
Fee is charged per boardbag per flight. |
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| Transavia | €40 |
Transavia accepts surfboards, windsurf and kitesurf equipment at a flat rate of €40 |
Surfboard luggage should be booked in advance, either through MyTransavia.com or via their call centre |
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| United | $100USD-$200USD |
$100 Domestic/ $200 International. Flights originating in some |
One surfboard or surfboard bag per customer as checked baggage, Maximum 50 pounds (23 kg) and 115 inches (293 cm) |
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| US Airways | $200 |
acceptance may be restricted by length on some aircraft. A US Airways Reservation agent can provide additional information. |
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| USA 300 Airlines | $50USD* |
$50 Surfboard/Boogie Board /Windsurfer/Scuba Equipment |
All items in excess of one (1) checked bag per passenger will be accepted subject to availability to carry additional baggage as presented for each flight. All baggage prices and policies are subject to change without notice. |
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| Virgin America | $50USD* |
subject to a charge of $50.00 as checked baggage regardless of class of service, in lieu of the appropriate checked bag fee. |
Additional overweight charges apply if the 1st item exceeds 70 lbs and 2nd-10th exceeds 50 lbs. |
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| Virgin Atlantic | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance. |
Boardbags included in check-in baggage allowance. Max length 9 |
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| Virgin Australia | Free-$50AUD* |
Surfboards are accepted as regular checked baggage. Depending on your fare type (esp. Saver and Promo fares) you may have to pay up to $50 each way. |
Tip: When flying with Virgin Australia, always pay for baggage in advance. The price will be much higher if paid at check-in. If you did not pay for baggage when you made your reservations, you may still do so through the Virgin Australia website, under "Manage Booking", or through the airline's call centre. Contact Virgin to check max board length as it varies for aircraft type. |
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| Viva Aerobus | $27,7USD-$58USD* |
$27,7 USD (this fee is only available by web www.vivaaerobus.com or by our Call centre. The fee at the airport is $58 USD.) |
Sporting Goods or Musical instruments transportation: Any of the items listed below may be checked as an sporting or musical goods one piece will be allowed for each Passenger |
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| Voegol | Varies* |
each excess kg will incur a charge of 0.5% of the regular coach (Y) fare for the segment, and on international flights each kg of excess baggage will incur a surcharge of 1% of the regular coach (Y) fare for the segment - and the baggage may be sent as unaccompanied cargo on another flight. An excess of over 70 kg |
May be checked as baggage and will count towards each customer |
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| Voetrip | Other* |
You are allowed to take up to two (2) surfboards, provided it does not exceed 180 cm and is protected. Surfboards are charged as excess baggage, being charged per kilo over the value for 0.5% of the highest fare in accordance with the availability of the aircraft, we can not guarantee boarding. |
Contact them for additional information, although you are required to speak Portugese because there is nog information in English available |
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| Volaris | Free* |
Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance. |
Will be accepted in checked baggage when under 6.6 ft (2 m) long. |
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| Vueling | €45* |
45 € charge per item and flight. |
(Bear in mind that in the Carriage Conditions, point 8.2. in the section Luggage, we establish that the company has the authority to accept or reject any parcel due to its weight, shape or size). |
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| West Coast Air | Other* |
No price specifications given( we advise to contact West Coast Air before booking) |
Sports equipment, strollers, and pet carriers are transferred on a space-available basis. |
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| Westjet | $20-$50CAD/USD |
Second Checked bag $20CAD/USD Oversized bag $50CAD/USD |
Allowed under 9.8 feet (3 metres) long |
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| Wizz Air | €30-€40* |
Per passenger and per bag 30 EUR / 26 GBP via wizzair.com & call centre Per flight. At the airport per passenger and per bag 40 EUR / 34 GBP |
Carriage of sporting equipment is subject to a sporting equipment fee and must be indicated and paid for during the booking process. |
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| Yemenia | Other* |
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Please contact Yemenia - Yemen Airways directly for information regarding baggage allowances, excess baggage fees and regulations/fees that apply to special items. |
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