Airline Boardbag Fee Guide 2020

"I'm preparing to get bent over by luggage fees but no way I'm surfing on strange boards." ~ Steven W from Soda Springs on his way to Mexico.

 **Last updated January 2020

Paying surfboard baggage fees sucks!

Welcome to the 2020 Airline Surfboard Boardbag Fee Guide For Surfers.

Every year we contact all the airlines and find out how much they are going to charge us for taking along our sleds to far-away destinations.

I got sick of getting burned by the airlines and wanted to do something about it so the team and I created this list of baggage fees from different airlines. If you help us out in keeping it up to date, that would be awesome. (together we are stronger).

We do this as a service to you, the traveling surfer. 

Here is a quick list of what you will find in this article:

• Surfer-friendly Airlines
• Airlines that charge over $100
• Airlines that charge over $150
• Airlines that charge over $200
• Bend-you-over airlines
• Board bag guide for travelers

Here are the featured airlines in this article. Be sure to keep this article bookmarked for future reference.

Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aerolineas Argentinas Aero Mexico AirAsia Air Canada Air China Air Europa Air France Air India Air New Zealand Air Pacific (Fiji Airlines) Air Tahiti Nui Airtran Airways Air Transat Alaska Airlines Alitalia All Nippon Airways American Eagle Asiana Airlines Atlantic Southeast (ExpressJet) Austrian Airlines Avianca (TACA) Bahamas Air Blue Panorama Airlines British Airways

Cathay Pacific China Eastern Airlines China Southern Condor COPA Corsairfly Delta Airlines Easyjet EL AL EgyptAir Emirates Etihad Airways Eva Air Express Jet Finnair First Choice Airways Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesia GOL Gulf Air Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Iberia Indian Airlines Injerjet Iran Air

Japan Airlines Jet Airways Jet Blue Jetstar KLM Korean Air LAN Chile Lufthansa Malaysian Airlines Mesa Airlines Mexicana Monarch Airlines Northwest Airlines (Delta) Oman Air Pakistan International Airlines Philippine Airlines Qantas Qatar Airways Royal Air Maroc Ryanair S7 Airlines Saudi Arabian Airlines Scandinavian Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Singapore Airlines

Skywest Airlines South African Airlines Southwest Airlines Spanair Spirit Airlines SriLankan Airlines Swiss Airlines TAM Linhas Aereas TAP Portugal Thai Airways Thomas Cook Thomson Fly THY Turkish Airlines Transaero Transavia Airlines TUIfly United Airlines US Airways Varig Airlines Virgin Atlantic Virgin Blue WestJet Xiamen Airlines XL Airways UK

Things Get Real With Slater Onboard

Slater and Hurley Executive took on Hawaiian Airlines in the fight and we moved them down to Kook status. Kelly Slater, so bluntly stated, is "a ridiculous and default profit racket" to describe Hawaiian Airline's fee structure. 

A few other pro surfers joined in on the discussion:

Freddy Patacchia Jr: Over the past 15 years I've tried my best to NOT fly Hawaiian Air due to their board fees. A good alternative for me has been American Air, $150per board bag (multiple boards) as long as it's under the weight limit.

Sebastian Zietz: @hawaiianairlines bring the aloha back! No other airline has this regulation #kooks

Zeke Lau: @hawaiianairlines is blown!!!! No other Airline makes you limit the number of boards in a board bag. I do everything I can to avoid traveling on @hawaiianairlines for this very reason. Something needs to change!

Granger Larsen: It is so true. I don't even take @hawaiianairlines anywhere because of their surfboard policy. What we have to deal with spending all this money all year just for tickets then to spend almost just the same amount for our surfboards to get on is ridiculous.

Peter King: Truth Power! Make this right ... They only will allow you two boards total on the plane! Ridiculous!!! @hawaiianairlines ... #SurfersBoardsMatter

"Hawaiian Air Is Blownnnnnnnn" from STAB on Vimeo.

Surfer Friendly Bro Airline - FREE

Most of the following airlines include a surfboard as part of your regular bag allowance and they allow that sled fly for FREE.

These are our preferred 'surfer friendly bro' airlines and we highly recommend that you travel with them.

You might have to pay a little more to book your ticket but it's better than paying an extra $400 to $600 to take your quiver both ways. 

• KLM
• Virgin (Europe)
• Interjet (Mexico)
• Qantas (Australia)
• South Africa (duh)
• Air New Zealand
• Singapore

There are a few airlines that charge a nominal fee for your boardbag. I don't mind paying that . . . free is better but nominal is almost as good.

I have been flying Alaska to Cabo and Sinaloa (see our surf travel guides for Cabo and Sinaloa for awesome surfing travel tips) for the last few years and they charge between $50-$75 boardbag, slowly inching up the price.

You Kinda Suck Airline - Over $100

The following is the list of 'you kinda suck' airlines and they charge over $100 each way, which in this day and age doesn't seem that bad but still kinda sucks cause all those golf dudes usually get their clubs on for free.

**In January, I flew American to Kauai and they charged me $125 each way for one surfboard.

• Alaska (the last 2 years they got more strick)
• American 
• Continental

Kook Airlines - Over $150

The following is the list of 'kook' airlines who charge over $150 each way—nobody likes a kook in the water and especially one that is taking money from your pocket.

• Avianca (TACA)
• Delta
• Hawaiian Airlines
• Iberia
• Japan Air
• Lufthansa
• US Air (reader Jim says they unzipped and counted his board and charged him $150 each)

• Northwest

Daddy Warbucks Money - Over $200

The following is the list for surfers that have 'Daddy Warbucks Money'. Unfortunately, I've been caught by both Swiss Air and Thai Air personally. On Thai Air, I had three boards in my bag coming back from Bali ($150 x 3) and they charged me some ridiculous tax on top of the $450.

Can you imagine?

I will NEVER fly Thai Air again and I hope that this list will prevent you from getting caught with your pants down.

• Alitalia - $260
• Emirates - $300
• Swiss Air - $250
• Thai Air - $150 Per Board (yes, they open the bag and count)
• United - $200
• All Nippon - $300

Bend You Over Airline

We have a new category called the 'bend you over airline'. If you are a surfer traveling with your boards on this plane, you better have lots of cash, a rich mama, or a jar of KY with you.

• Qatar Airways ($1750)

 

~Derek, Wave Tribe Founder & Your Boardbag Bitch

P.S. Sign this rad petition for Surfers Against Discriminatory Airline Surfboard Fees. Let's put an end to this ridiculous nonsense.

2020 Airline Surfboard Boardbag Fee Guide For Surfers

Airline: Aer Lingus

Surfboard Fee: €40 or €50

Website: www.aerlingus.com

Telephone:

• US: +1 (516)-622-4222
• Ireland: +353 1890-800600
• UK: +44 0333-004-5000
• France: +33 18-69-95-728

Specifications & Fees

• €40 ($45) payable online prior to departure.
• €50 ($56) payable at the airport on the day of departure.
• This fee is charged each-way on outbound and return journeys.

Notes

• Please contact the Reservations Department in order to book your bags in advance.
• Please note that surfboards must not exceed 9'0 ft (277 cm) in length and must be packed in cushioning material such as bubble wrapping so as to protect them against damage. On regional flights, surfboards must not exceed 6'7 ft (205 cm).
• There is no charge for surfboards for passengers traveling in Business class.
• Surfboards are considered as part of the standard baggage allowance on flights operating to/from North America. Regular rates will apply if it exceeds your baggage limit.
• There is a limit in allotted space for sports equipment on regional flights so be sure to check in before your flight to see if there's enough space for your board.

Links

• Sports Equipment Guidelines
• For sports equipment reservations and for groups traveling with sports equipment, be sure to check in with the airline to make sure that there's enough space for all your equipment. You can do that here.

Airline: Aeroflot

Surfboard Fee: Free - $150.

Website: http://www.aeroflot.ru/cms/en

Telephone:

• US 1(868)-879-7647 (free for US)
• Russia+7 (495) 223-55-55
• UK +44 080-0026-0033 (free for UK).

Specifications & Fees

• $100 (€50) for 50lbs - 70lbs (23 kg - 32 kg)
• $150 (€100) for 70lbs - 99lbs (32 kg - 45 kg)
• $100 (€100) for 5'5ft - 6'6ft (158 cm to 203 cm)
• $150 or €150 more than 6'6ft (203 cm)
• $50 or €50 Extra Piece (Second piece)
• $150 or €150 Third and any additional piece

Notes:

• Surfboards up to 5'5 ft (168cm) will be considered as one regular baggage piece for any service class, provided that the total weight of the items does not exceed 50 lbs (23kg). Otherwise, you'll be charged with standard excess baggage fees.

Links

• Aeroflot Surfboard Policy

Airline: Aerolineas Argentinas

Surfboard Fee: 100 USD/EURO

Website: http://www.aerolineas.com.ar

Telephone: U.S. 1(800)-333-0276 / 1(800)-688-0008.

Email: reserve@us.aerolineas.aero

Europe (Germany tel.) +49 69-2999-2678.

Email: aerolineas@arcor.de

Specifications & Fees

• South America to the US and vice versa - 100 USD/EURO
• Only one bag is allowed and surfboard must not exceed 300cm in length

Notes:

• Surfboards exceeding the maximum length requirement may only be shipped through Aerolineas Cargo. They will not be allowed on your flight.
• Surfboards are not included in the free baggage allowance

Links:

• Aerolineas Special Baggage

Airline: Aero Mexico

Surfboard Fee: $75 or $150

Website: www.aeromexico.com

Telephone:

• US & Canada 1(800)-237-6639
• Mexico +52 51-33-40-00
• UK +44 0-800-977-5533.
• France +33 0800-916-754.

Specifications & Fees

• Flights within Mexico - $75
• International flights - $150
• Maximum allowed weight is 45kg(100lbs)
• Maximum allowed length is 80 inches (including the case) for narrow cabins
• Maximum allowed length is 115 inches (including case) for wide cabins
• Fees applied will be per case with each case containing a maximum of 3 surfboards

Notes

• We recommend that you call Aero Mexico to confirm surfboard fees, and make sure to get the name of the person you're speaking to. Why? Some of our bros have been charged $65 by airline staff at airport check-in, and after they mention phone conversation and employee's name, they change it to $50 (original fee). They'll often try to trick you!
• *5/2018 Update: Wave Tribe bro Christopher W. said- "Just a heads up that the Aeromexico Board Bag fee is actually $150 in both directions for international flights."
• *8/2016 Update: Wave Tribe FB friend Valerie A. said- "We flew on AeroMexico to La Saladita. We really liked them! 50.00 per surfboard bag. And they take awesome care of you during the flight. Free Beer!"

Links

• Aeromexico Surfboard Policy
• Aeromexico Special Baggage and Excess Baggage fees

PS you might want to check out our surfing guide for Cabo, Sinaloa, and Northern Baja. We update these whenever we can so keep them bookmarked for future reference!

Airline: AirAsia

Surfboard Fee: Varies depending on departure date and port of origin

Website: http://www.airasia.com

Telephone: Malaysia +60 085-9999.

Specifications & Fees

• Surfboard (with bag included) should not exceed 109inches in length.
• Must be packed in a recognized surfboard bag and must not exceed 32 kgs. 

Notes:

• You can prebook checked in sports equipment at a discounted rate if you book it online. Do it through the manage booking option.
• Standard rates apply when you check in your equipment at the airport.

Links:

• AirAsia Customer Support
• AirAsia Baggage Fees and Charges

Airline: Air Canada

Surfboard Fee: $100

Website: www.aircanada.com

Telephone:

• US & Canada 1(888)-247-2262
• UK +44 0871-220-1111
• France +330825-880-881

Specifications & Fees

• The handling fee is $100 plus applicable taxes
• Must not exceed 115 inches in length
• Must not exceed 24 inches in width
• Two handling fees apply for two (2) surfboards packed in the same container.

Notes:

• You need to register your sports equipment at least 24 hours before your flight because they only allow limited space for special items. Registering does not guarantee a slot for your equipment either but it's better to try than to be left surprised at check-in, right?
• Air Canada is not liable if and to the extent that any damage results from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the baggage.
• Surfboards must be packed in hardshell containers or in soft-sided containers. Otherwise, Air Canada will provide a plastic transport bag.

Links

• Air Canada Surfboard Policy
• Air Canada Special Items Policy 
• Register your equipment through here

*Check out our surf guide for Tofino, Canada in Vancouver Island. It's full of surf tips on what to do, who to hook up with, and where to stay while you're there.

Airline: Air China

Surfboard Fee: 1.5% of your fare. A typical fight to China is around $1000, so you'd be paying over $150.

Website: http://www.airchina.com

Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-882-8122.

Specifications & Fees

• Maximum weight allowed is 50 pounds beyond which the normal flight charge for extra baggage is applicable—if you ride a board smaller than 5' then it goes free. Everything else is calculated based on your ticket price of 1.5% surcharge.

Notes:

• 08/15- Wave Tribe FB friend Mary reports: "China Air LAX to Bali $150 per board and they open the bag and feel the rails. 4'10 grom board- the same price"

Links

• Air China baggage allowance info can be checked out in detail here
• Special Baggage Fees can be downloaded here

Airline: Air Europa

Surfboard Fee: €150 + €75 + applicable tax

Website: http://www.aireuropa.com

Telephone:

• US 1(800)-238-7672
• Spain +34 902-401-501

Specifications & Fees

• SURFING EQUIPMENT (windsurf, surfboard and kit surf) - surf equipment may consist of a surfboard, mast, sail or a surfboard or kite or parachute, a bar, and a board.
• Surfing equipment is not included in the baggage allowance.
• For each equipment that's checked-in, a charge of €150 will be applied per one way.
• An additional €75 is applied to surfboards.

Notes:

• Only a limited number of surfboards are allowed between different Canary Island flights and is subject to the request made by the customer service department

Links

• Air Europa Baggage Information

Airline: Air France

Surfboard Fee: $55 to $150

Website: www.airfrance.com

Telephone:

• US 1(800)-992-3932
• France +33 (0)9 69-39-0215
• UK +44 0871-66-33-777

Specifications & Fees

Surfboard airport, determined according to your trip:

• €55 ($75)on flights departing from a country outside the Europe,zone 1.
• €55 ($55)on flights departing from a country outside the Europe, zone 2.
• €100 ($150)on flights departing from a country within the Europe, zone 3.
• €100 ($100)on flights departing from a country within the Europe, zone 4.
• Check out zones.

Notes: Surfboards and long-boards can be transported in the hold with prior authorization by phone from our sales department.

Links

• http://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common/guidevoyageur/pratique/bagage_equipement_sport_airfrance.htm
• www.airfrance.com

We have an awesome surf guide on Southern France that's full of tips on how to make your surf trip more memorable and exciting. Check it out here.

Airline: Air India

Surfboard Fee: $200

Website: http://www.airindia.com/index.htm

Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-223-7776. Email: eCommerce@airindia.in

Specifications & Fees

The will be charged 50% of the excess baggage charge. Such kit can be pooled in the Free Baggage Allowance but only 1 per passenger. Excess weight due to additional kit shall be charged as an extra piece. More than 23 kgs up to 32 kgs (51-70 lbs) - USD 100.00 per piece. 3rd and each additional piece upto 50 lbs - USD 200.00 between India and US.

Notes:

Golfing Kit/Surf Boarding equipment – The will be charged 50% of the excess baggage charge. Such kit can be pooled in the Free Baggage Allowance but only 1 per passenger. Excess weight due to additional kit shall be charged as an extra piece.

Links

• http://www.airline-baggage-fees.com/sports/surfboards/air-india.html
• http://www.airindia.in/special-baggage.htm

Airline: Air New Zealand

Surfboard Fee: Free (but only if you meet their requirements)

Website: www.airnewzealand.com

Telephone:

• US 1(800)-262-1234
• Baggage Services 1(866)-767-2247
• New Zealand +64 0800-737-000.
• UK +44 0800-028-4149
• France +33 0800-90-77-12.

Specifications & Fees

Free as part of your baggage limit but if its exceeds that the charge is $150 (first bag) or $200 (second bag) for flights originating from USA. Two surfboards can be taken in a single bag.

Notes: Please note there is a maximum weight restriction of 32kg (70lbs) per item and 2 meters (6'5 ft) long. Please contact airline prior to trip for more information. Wave Tribe bro Grant comments: "Air New Zealand charged me $200 on a flight from Auckland to Toronto, Canada. I was not happy as Air New Zealand never used to charge. I complained but they say this is something new. Board bag was a standard 2m or 6’6 length. Wave Tribe FB bro comments: "Just did this to and from NZ. What a nightmare, despite flying with surfboard-friendly NZ air...Board length. I had an 8'5" that would have had to go through cargo for $700 as it was over their 285cm(?) max by a few cm, but I whined my way through. Since it was international and still "oversized", it was $250, then I overpacked it with wetsuits and it pushed the weight limit. They're an awesome airline and I was just appreciative to get the kiwi custom made board home." 

Links:

• http://www.airnewzealand.com/oversized-items
• www.airnewzealand.com

Airline: Air Pacific (Fiji Airlines)

Surfboard Fee: $50 to $100

Website: www.airpacific.com

Telephone:

• US 1(800)-227-4446
• Fiji +679 672-0888
• Australia +61 1-800-230-150.
• New Zealand +64 0800-800-178.
• Customer Care: https://www.fijiairways.com/en-fj/contact-us/

Specifications & Fees

• $50, flights to all destinations (except US/Canada, to and from Australia).
• $100, flights to US/Canada, to and from Australia

Notes: These charges apply to surfboards exceeding 158cm (5'1 ft) but not exceeding 277cm (9'0 ft) in total dimension, at a maximum weight of 23kg (50lbs).

Links:

http://www.fijiairways.com/flight-information/excess-oversized-baggage/

Airline: Air Tahiti Nui

Surfboard Fee: Free

Website: www.airtahitinui.com

Telephone:

• US 1 (877)-824-4846
• UK 44 (0) 870-0660-2050
• France +33 08-2502-4202.

Specifications & Fees

Must be under 50 lbs and 98 inches. One board bag allowed free of charge. If it does not exceed 50 lbs (23kg) maximum weight and 8'2 ft (250cm) maximum length. Notes: In all cases, the second piece and/or adding another item of sporting equipment, are subject to published Excess Baggage Charges (Extra Piece/Oversize and/or overweight as applicable)

Links:

• http://www.airtahitinui.com.au/traveldesk/baggage.asp
• www.airtahitinui.com

Airline: AirTran Airways

Surfboard Fee: $50

Website: http://www.airtran.com

Telephone: US 1(800)-247-8726 or 1(866)-247-2428.

Specifications & Fees

Surfboards will be accepted for a fee of $50 per item each way when packed in a case designed to prevent damage to surfboards and only upon completion of a Limited Release Tag. Notes: none.

Links

• http://www.airtran.com/faq/q/are_surboards_allowed_as_checked_baggage.aspx?tt=Baggage+Information&rt=index_faqs&nav_id=85

Airline: Air Transat

Surfboard Fee: CA $100 per flight segment

Website: http://www.airtransat.com/

Telephone: 1(866)-255-4871 

Customer Service: https://www.airtransat.com/en-CA/Travel-information/Customer-service/Contact-us

Specifications & Fees

Dimensions: Maximum 3.65 m (12 feet) long, Weight: Maximum 32 kg (70 lb.)

Notes: none.

Links:

• http://www.airtransat.ca/en/Info/what-you-can-bring---weight-and-size.aspx?ExitID=25&ContentType=voyageur#planche-de-surfing

Airline: Alaska Airlines

Surfboard Fee: $40-$75

Website: www.alaskaair.com

Telephone:

• US/Canada 1(800)-252-7522
• UK +44 800-2527-5200
• France +33 800-2527-5200.

Specifications & Fees

 One item (two boards per case) may be included as a checked bag

I have always had a great experience flying with Alaska, several times stuffing 3-4 boards in one bag and they never hassled me. One of the most friendly surfer airlines I have flown. We are allowed to fly with two surfboards inside one board bag, 118″ in length (9’8 ft) and pay oversize baggage fee of $75. The 115″ linear measurement, as stated at website, applies for other sporting equipment, not for surfboards. Please mention this to Alaska Air staff at the airport. Notes: Alaska Airlines will accept surfboards as checked baggage provided each piece is properly packed in a soft or hard sided case designed specifically for it.

*Update 8/17: WT FB bro Vinnie P. says "Prices recently dropped on Alaska, check website. Big savings."

*Update 3/16- Wave Tribe FB bro Diego says "It sucks so bad. Alaska only charges $25 US if your board is 7'6 or less."

Links

• http://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/baggage-checked.aspx
• http://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/baggage-sporting-equipment.aspx

Airline: Alitalia

Surfboard Fee: $75 to $260 (dependingAll Nippon Airways on destination)

Website: http://www.alitalia.com/ 

Customer Center: https://www.alitalia.com/en_us/support/contact-assistance/customer-center.html 

Telephone:

• US 1(800)-223-5730
• Italy +39 06-65640
• France +33 (0) 1-44-94-44 05.

Specifications & Fees

Surfboard must be 6'5 to 9'8 ft (200-300 cm) and less than 50 lbs (32 kg).

Notes: Depending on the size of the aircraft, surf and windsurf boards may not be accepted onboard. Because of the variety of sizes of this type of surfboards, please contact Alitalia before booking/checking in. Please note that for the check-in and shipping of a surfboard you must:

• Declare this item when you book your flight and, should you take a connecting flight on another carrier, get approval from this carrier; otherwise it will only be accepted on the Alitalia flight.
• Check in for your flight at least an hour before departure.
• Make sure the surfboard is properly packaged in containers or wrapped to protect it during loading and unloading.

Links:

• http://www.alitalia.com/us_en/Informazioni-Supporto/Bagagli/index.html

Airline: All Nippon Airways

Surfboard Fee: $150 or $300

Website: http://www.ana.co.jp/asw/wws/us/e/

Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-235-9262.

Specifications & Fees

Within 50 pounds the price is $150 or $300 depending on the size:

• between 50-70 pounds-additional $30;
• between 70-110 pounds-additional $150;
• over 110 pounds, $300.

Notes: >Limit length permitted: 9.5 ft

Links:

• http://www.ana.co.jp

Airline: American Airlines

Surfboard Fee: $150

Website: www.aa.com

Telephone:

• US 1(800)-433-7300
• UK +44 (0)844-499-7300
• France +33 0826-460-950.

Specifications & Fees

No bags greater than 126 inches allowed. For travel to, through or from Brazil the boards must be under 108 inches and your first board is $42.50—additional surfboards are $85. Surfboard fee, $150 regardless of the number of checked bags. Lightweight surfboards packaged in a single bag that weighs less than 70 lbs. will be accepted as a single surfboard for charging purposes. Maximum weight and size: 70 lbs and 10'5 ft. Acceptance conditional on aircraft size and load factors.

Notes: For travel through, to, and from Brazil, surfboard charge for first board checked is $37.50; any additional surfboards are charged $75.. *Update 9/2015- Wave Tribe's FB friend Cindy said "American Airlines charged my husband $200 one way for his surfboard and it was a Harbour Pope bisect (a board that comes in two pieces). It was within the size limits of a regular bag and just because it was a "surfboard" they charged him. We won't make that mistake again. Not surfer friendly!" *Update 11/2015- Wave Tribe FB bro Eddie said "American Airlines actually charges you $150 each way for a board bag under 70 lbs. Pretty lame."

Links:

• http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/baggage/baggageAllowance.jsp#!sports
• www.aa.com

Airline: American Eagle

Surfboard Fee: $150

Website: http://www.aa.com/

Telephone: 1-800-535-5225

Specifications & Fees

$150 regardless of the number of checked bags. Lightweight surfboards packaged in a single bag that weighs less than 70 lbs. will be accepted as a single surfboard for charging purposes. Through and from Brazil: Surfboard charge for first board checked is $37.50; any additional surfboards are charged $75.00.

Notes: Maximum weight and size: 70lbs and 10.5 ft long.

Links:

• http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/baggage/baggageAllowance.jsp?anchorEvent=false&from=Nav

Airline: Asiana Airlines

Surfboard Fee: Complicated

Website: http://us.flyasiana.com/

Telephone: US 1(800)-227-4262.

Specifications & Fees

Depends on the route you are traveling and the departure city. No cost if this is within the limits of the free baggage policy. Bag should not exceed 6'6 ft and 70 lbs. Notes: Talk about complicated policy.

• Americas Routes

  • 1. Tickets issued from July 1, 2012
    • When the total weight of baggage including the equipment does not exceed the free baggage allowance, no extra charges are applied.
    • When the free baggage allowance is exceeded, the excess baggage charge per piece is applied.
    • No fee will be charged for baggage that exceeds the size limit.
    • But baggage that exceeds the weight limit of 23 kg will be charged an excess weight fee.
  • 2. Tickets issued before July 1, 2012
    • Transportation is free of charge when the baggage including golf equipment does not exceed the free baggage allowance.
    • When the free baggage allowance is exceeded, 33% of the applicable excess baggage charge is applied.

• Non-Americas Routes

  • 1. If you plan to board before March 1, 2015
    • When the total weight of baggage including the equipment does not exceed the free baggage allowance, no extra charges are applied.
    • When the free baggage allowance is exceeded, the lower amount between the excess baggage charge for 3kg and the regular excess baggage charge for the weight exceeding the free baggage allowance is applied.
  • 2. If you plan to board after March 1, 2015
    • You will have no extra baggage transportation fee to pay when the total weight of your baggage, including ski equipment, does not exceed the free baggage allowance.
    • When the free baggage allowance is exceeded, you will be charged either the excess baggage charge calculated according to the following Extra Charge System, or the regular excess baggage charge applied to the weight exceeding the free baggage allowance, whichever is lower.
    • Extra Charge System
      • For ski equipment weighing 12kg or less, the regular excess baggage charge for 3kg over is applied.
      • For ski equipment over 12kg, the weight up to 12kg is calculated as 3kg over, and the weight over 12kg is added to the 3kg to calculate the total excess baggage charge.

Links

• http://us.flyasiana.com/Global/US/en/homepage?fid=INFO15100
• https://us.flyasiana.com/C/en/homepage.do?menuId=003006005000000&menuType=CMS#none

Airline: Atlantic Southeast - ExpressJet

Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: http://www.flyasa.com/

Telephone:

• US 1(404)-856-1000
• Please try Customer Relations (404)-856-1433

Specifications & Fees

Information is not available on the website and no one taking the call.

Notes: You can follow their partners’ baggage policies. Delta, United, and American Airlines.

Links:

• http://www.expressjet.com/passengers/customer-service-plan/

Airline: Austrian Airlines

Surfboard Fee: $70 to $150

Website: http://www.austrian.com

Telephone: US 1(800)-843-0002. Austria +43 (0)5 1766 1000.

Specifications & Fees

• Up to 2 meters in length (6.5 ft).
• Flights within Europe and 3rd countries: €50 or $70 (USD/CAD)
• Intercontinental flights: €100 or $150 (USD/CAD)

Notes: Try the beer.

Links:

• https://www.austrian.com/Info/Flying/Baggage.aspx?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
• http://www.austrian.com/Info/FlightPreparation/Baggage.aspx#

Airline: Avianca (TACA)

Surfboard Fee: $100-$150

Website: http://www.avianca.com/

Telephone: 1 (800)-284-2622

Contact: 

https://www.avianca.com/us/en/can-we-help-you/

Specifications & Fees

• They can allow only three boards and it will cost $100 (Cost may vary depending on the destinations)
• The maximum height they can allow is 12 feet and should be under 70 pounds"

Notes: From Wave Tribe bro, "Dinged and damaged surfboards. No acknowledgment whatsoever from the airline. Please make sure to pack and protect surfboards thoroughly."

Links:

• http://www.avianca.com/en-us/travel-information/plan-your-trip/baggage/sports-equipment.aspx

Airline: Bahamas Air

Surfboard Fee: $65

Website: www.bahamasair.com

Telephone: US 1 (800)-222-4262. Bahamas 1(242)-702-4140.

Specifications & Fees

Treated as a checked bag, the first bag is free. One board per bag. For international flights:

• if it's over 50 lbs and under 70, or if it's over 6.2
• it's $75.If it's over 70 lbs but under 100
• it's $125. If it's over 62" and 70 lbs, it's $150.
• For domestic flights & Turks and Caicos, if it's over 62" but under 44 lbs, it's $65.

Can't exceed 100 lbs.

Notes: enjoy the warm water.

Links:

• http://bahamasair.com/optionalfees/

Airline: Blue Panorama Airlines

Surfboard Fee: € 100

Website: http://www.blue-panorama.it/en/index.html

Telephone: Calling outside of Italy +39 06-98-95-66-77. Italy 06-98-95-66-66. 

Customer Support: https://www.blue-panorama.com/booking-and-assistance

Specifications & Fees

100 Euros per flight for each surf equipment and snowboard on international flights of the Carrier’s towards Africa, the East, the Caribbean and the Americas, plus, in general, for all intercontinental flights.

Notes: enjoy the pizza.

Links:

• http://www.blue-panorama.it/en/terms_and_conditions.html (terms&conditions #13.7)

Airline: British Airways

Surfboard Fee: Free to $60*

Website: www.britishairways.com

Telephone:

• US 1(800)-247-9297
• UK +44 0844-493-0787
• France +33 (0) 825-825-400.

Specifications & Fees

B.A. will accept surfboards as checked baggage providing they do not exceed the maximum weight restrictions for checked baggage and are packed in a recognized bag or case to safeguard against damage.

• The bag containing the board can be up to a maximum size of 6'2 ft (190cm).
• Bags weighing more than 51 lb (23 kg) may incur a heavy bag charge ($60).

Notes:  Our Wave Tribe bro, Maurice, comments: The worst is, BA won't allow longboards.

Links:

• http://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/baggage-essentials/sporting-goods-and-musical-instruments
• www.britishairways.com

Airline: Cathay Pacific

Surfboard Fee: Undetermined*

Website: www.cathaypacific.com

Telephone:

• US 1(800)-233-2742
• Hong Kong +852 2747-1888
• UK +440-20-8834-8888.

Specifications & Fees

Free of charge unless it exceeds weight and length, then fees are applied per kilogram.

Notes: Surfboards are subject to the applicable standard excess baggage charges if in excess of your standard free baggage allowance. Acceptance of any bag over 70 lbs (32kg) or over 6'0 ft (203cm) is subject to prior approval and notification upon booking/reservation. Please contact airline prior to purchasing ticket, for more information.

Links:

• http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/helpingyoutravel/checkedbaggage#C

Notes

*9/2015- Wave Tribe Bro Heb said, "Hi, Just got back from Australia flying with Cathay Pacific. Looked into getting a 9ft board back to the UK as extra baggage. They wanted 60 US Dollars per kilo! Say conservatively the total weight would be 10kg that's 600 US dollars on top of the price of the board. Needless to say, it didn’t happen. Great site."

*2/2016- Wave Tribe bro Brian said  "After a few back and forth emails where I asked in detail on prices of surfboard bag based on length and the qty of boards in the bag, the last email I received explained how board bags were free as part of the two check-in bag allotment and that I would only be charged if the bags were over 50 pounds. I then called the 800 number of Cathay Pacific and spoke to an agent. After telling her I needed info on surfboard bag policy she asked me for the length, width, thickness, the weight of the bag. She determined my bag would be $600 each way. I told her about the email from the baggage service. She said if I presented that at the check-in counter it would be up to the person at the counter whether or not it would be honored. She also said if any layover was over 24 hours you would have to recheck the bag and pay a board fee again for the next leg of your trip. Long story short they will charge you $600 each way for any regular board bag over 5'5" per the policy but it could be free if you present proof if they are in a good mood. too risky"

 

Airline: China Eastern Airlines or Shanghai Airlines

Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: http://us.ceair.com/

Telephone:

• U.S. Los Angeles 1(310)-744-8999, 1-626-583-1500. New York 1(212)-685-8685.
• Paris +33 144860300
• London +44 207 935 2676
• China, Shanghai 95530 021-95530

Specifications & Fees

Notes:

Please contact the airline for more info.

Airline: China Southern

Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: http://www.csair.com

Telephone: U.S. 1(888)-338-8988, direct call 1(323)-653-8088

Specifications & Fees

NA. Please contact airline

Airline: Condor

Surfboard Fee: $65 to $98

Website: http://www.condor.com

Telephone:

• US 1(866)-960-7915
• Rest of the world & Germany +49 (0) 6171-6988920.
• Email: condorkb@condor.com

Specifications & Fees

• $65 one-way-short/medium haul flights.
• $98 one-way/long haul flights.

Notes: Up to 66 lbs (30 kg). Max. dimensions: 13 ft (400cm) length x 27" (70 cm) width x 21" (55 cm) height*.

• Comprising 1 surfboard (+ 1 mast + 1 sail or 1 board + 1 kite.)
• Dimension details must be indicated to establish whether and how the item can be carried.
• The charge does not apply to bodyboards/boogie boards.

Link:

• http://www.condor.com/us/flight-info/baggage/sports-equipment.jsp

Airline: COPA

Surfboard Fee: $50 to $75

Website: www.copaair.com

Telephone: US 1(800)-359-2672. Panama +507 304-2672.

Specifications & Fees

• Surfboards or surfboard bags measuring more than 9'5 ft (292 cm) in length will not be accepted as checked baggage on Copa Airlines flights.
• Bags containing surfboards weighing more than 70 lb (32 kg) will not be accepted as checked bags.
• $75 per trip, per bag (two boards per board bag allowed).
• ($50 to and from Costa Rica and Brazil)

Notes: Copa Airlines will transport a maximum of two surfboards, packed in the same bag, per passenger. Any additional boards must be checked as cargo. Please contact the airline for more information, prior to purchasing a ticket to reserve space for luggage.

*8/2016 Update: Wave Tribe FB bro Mike F. said- "It's worth noting that I just flew Copa from Costa Rica to Panama, then Panama to LAX. They told me it would be $75 for the bag, but then I didn't get charged at all because it was under the weight limit. Possible bro status?"

Links

• http://www.copaair.com/sites/cc/en/informacion-de-viaje/pages/equipo-de-musica-y-deportes.aspx#Info_Surf

Airline: Corsairfly

Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: http://www.corsairfly.com

Telephone:

• U.S. 1(800)-677-0720
• France +33 1 7039-2210.

Specifications & Fees

• NA. Please contact the airline.

Links:

• http://www.corsair.ca/flight/Informations/booking-and-information-page

Airline: Delta Airlines

Surfboard Fee: $100 to $150.

Website: http://www.delta.com/

Telephone:

• US 1(404)-209-3434
• UK +44 871-221-1222
• Brazil +55 0800-761-7070
• Spain +34 902-810-872.

Specifications & Fees

$150 (€105) traveling to all regions (excluding Brazil). $100 traveling to/from Brazil. Delta Connection carrier surfboard acceptance and charges may vary. Please contact the airline for more information.

• Surfboards are allowed up to two boards per bag.
• Bags over 70 lbs. will be charged the excess weight fee ($125 - $200).
• Between Honolulu and Maui, there is a $20 fee.
• Surfboards over 9'5 ft are not allowed.

Notes: Please be advised, between Honolulu and Maui, there is a $20 fee.

*12/2015 Update: Wave Tribe bro Robert says "It looks like Delta Airlines changed their size restriction from a max length of 9’5″ to linear dimensions: Linear dimension (length + width + height) cannot exceed 115 inches (292 cm). We recently had a customer that was refused when she tried to check in a 9’2 board on Delta from Honolulu to France. This was possible before for $150. Now you can only take shortboards, even a small longboard or SUP will be too big for this linear dimension measurement."  

*2/2016 Update: Wave Tribe Facebook bro Jacob said ... "Florida to Puerto Rico on Delta boards were $200. The ticket was free, but I could have taken JetBlue for that price."

Links:

• http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-trip/special-items.html

Airline: Easyjet

Surfboard Fee: $20-$50

Website: http://www.easyjet.com/

Telephone: UK +44 0843-104-5000.France +33 0820-420-315. Rest of the world +44 843 104 5454. 

Customer Care: https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/contact

Specifications & Fees

Easyjet people say "Buying weight allowance for sporting goods gives you a 12kg extra weight allowance. You must be traveling with sports equipment (as listed in the booking process), although the exact weight distribution between items doesn’t matter. For example, one passenger traveling buys a bag and an additional sporting allowance. This gives an allowance of 2 items (which must include 1 sporting item), at a total weight of 5o lbs (32kg). However, if the sporting item is 40 lbs (18kg) and the bag is 30 lbs (14kg) then that’s fine with us! Two passengers are traveling with one hold bag and two pieces of sports equipment. This gives an allowance of 3 items (which must include 2 sporting items), at a total weight of 97 lbs (44kg). The exact distribution of weight between baggage items doesn’t matter, subject to the maximum weights detailed above for health and safety reasons."

Notes: You can usually add a surfboard to your ticket for a reasonable price.

Links:

• http://www.easyjet.com/en/help/baggage/cabin-bag-and-hold-luggage
• http://www.easyjet.com/en/sports-equipment

Airline: El Al

Surfboard Fee: $70

Website: http://www.elal.co.il/elal/english/states/general/

Telephone: U.S. 1(800)-223-6700. 

Contact: https://app.elal.co.il/ElalServiceContactUs?lang=en

Specifications & Fees

Surfboards can be flown as part of your baggage allowance.

• Up t0 33 lbs, 4.6ft: $70.
• Between 35-70 lbs, 4.6 to 6.6ft: ($70 Europe. $210 rest of the world.)
• Between 71-110 lbs, 6.6 to 9ft: $210.

Notes: where you going?

Links:

• http://www.elal.co.il/elal/english/states/general/

Airline: EgyptAir

Surfboard Fee: Surfboards not allowed. They need to go as cargo.

Website: http://www.egyptair.com

Telephone: US 1(212)-581-5600. UK +44 0844-822-1110. France +33 1-4494-8500.

Specifications & Fees

If you are carrying special sporting items, EGYPTAIR applies special excess baggage rates to these items. The following special baggage will be checked as cargo and should not be packed in sporting travel cases: Bike-Tandem, Bulk baggage, Hang Gliders,Kayaks, Surfboard :(

Notes: check out the temples

Links:

• https://www.egyptair.com/en/fly/baggage/Pages/sports-equipments.aspx

Airline: Emirates

Surfboard Fee: Emirates the policy in 2015. It is now a maximum of 300cm on the L + W + H. If you are more than that, your board bag will have to go directly on fret.

Website: www.emirates.com

Telephone: US 1(800)-777-3999. UK +44 844-800-2777. France +33 (0)1-5732-4999.

Specifications & Fees

Emirates will accept surfboards, as checked baggage and part of your standard baggage allowance, provided they are less than 10'0 ft (300cm) in length. For surfboards, the following precautions must be taken: - Fins should always be removed, or, if they cannot be removed, should be firmly packed with polystyrene foam. - Both nose and tail should have bubble-wrap or neoprene foam attached for protection. - The rails (sides of the board) should have cardboard down the sides to absorb shock. -

The board should be packed in a properly padded surf-bag. Notes: *Wave Tribe bro Joao comments: I already traveled a few times with Emirates and also on Singapore, and they are fully free and recommendable. About the Board sizes, never had any problem with Singapore or Emirates. *08/15 Wave Tribe bro Yen reports that on his trip from Europe to Indo "emirates up to 30Kg surfboards free."

Links: http://www.emirates.com/au/english/plan_book/essential_information/baggages/extra_checked_baggage_allowances.aspx

*1/19 Update: WT bro Andy said: "Emirates is free too up to 30kg and 3 meters from the UK."

Airline: Etihad Airways

Surfboard Fee: Free

Website: http://www.etihadairways.com

Telephone: US 1(877)- 690-0767. UK +44 845-6081225

Specifications & Fees

Eithad Airways state that a surfboard would be free of charge as long as:

• The surfboard is no longer than 3 meters (9'8 ft)
• Weight of total baggage does not exceed 30 kg (66 pounds)

Notes: Please contact airline before flight.

Links:

• https://www.etihad.com/en/before-you-fly/baggage-information/

Airline: EVA Air

Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: http://www.evaair.com

Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-695-1188. UK +44 20-7380-8300. France +33 1-4143-9111. Taiwan +886 3-3510022.

Specifications & Fees

The baggage allowance depends on the airport and destination. Two allowance systems are in use. Different regulations and charges apply to special baggage, e.g. golf clubs, surfboards, windsurfing equipment, etc. Please contact EVA AIR reservations 24 hours prior to your departure. Notes: Please be very cautious when traveling with your surfboard with Eva Air. They might give you confusing information and charge you more than the established fees. On the phone they will give you an amount to pay and at the airport another one on top of that.

 

Links:

• http://www.thedriftingwinemaker.com/2012/12/eva-air-lies-traveling-with-surfboards.html
• http://www.evaair.com/en-global/contact-us-and-help/contact-us/?region=North-America

Airline: ExpressJet

Surfboard Fee: $150 (Approx.)

Website: http://www.expressjet.com/

Telephone: US 1(404)-856-1000. Customer Relations 1(404)-856-1433.

Specifications & Fees

Express jet operates on behalf of continental airlines and United Airlines, so the baggage rules applies by Continental and United. Surfboards are allowed but for certain costs.

Notes: none.

Links:

• http://www.united.com/page/article/1,,53403,00.html

Airline: Finnair

Surfboard Fee: $0 to $200

Website: http://www.finnair.com

Telephone: US 1(800)-950-5000. Finland & Europe+358 600-140-140. 

Customer Care: https://www.finnair.com/pt-en/customer-care-and-contact-information

Specifications & Fees

Surfboards with a maximum length of 190 cm (6'2 ft) and a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs) are considered standard baggage.

• If the baggage allowance does not exceed, no extra charge applies.
• If a surfboard exceeds the maximum measurements 190 cm x 75 cm x 65 cm (6'2ft x 29" x 25"), a charge of €150 or $200 USD/CAD is collected at the airport.
• For carrying windsurfing boards, canoes, and kayaks, an extra charge of €150 or $200 USD/CAD is always collected at the airport.

Notes: surfing in Finland?

Links:

• https://www.finnair.com/us/gb/information-services/baggage/Excess-baggage-fees

Airline: First Choice Airways

Surfboard Fee: £35 to £60

Website: http://www.firstchoice.co.uk/

Telephone: UK +44 0871-200-7799 or +44 0871-231-4691 

Support: https://www.firstchoice.co.uk/holiday/info/customer-welfare/

Specifications & Fees

For Surfboards/Windsurfers/Kitesurfers/Paragliders/Canoes.

• Short-haul - £35 return
• Mid haul - £45 return
• Long haul - £60 return

Links:

• http://www.firstchoice.co.uk/help/luggage/larger-items-and-sports-equipment/

Airline: Frontier Airlines

Surfboard Fee: $20-$75

Website: http://www.frontierairlines.com/

Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-432-1359.

Specifications & Fees

$20 up to 11 feet and 50 lbs overweight charges $75. It cannot exceed 99lbs. Some checked items, such as surfboards 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 a surfboard, please contact Frontier Airlines directly to confirm packing regulations and fees. The following limits for length apply based on aircraft type:

• Airbus 319/320: 15 ft
• Airbus 318: 11 ft
• Embraer 190: 8 ft
• Limited liability, unless packaged in a hard-sided case.

Links:

• http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/plan-book/travel-info-services/baggage/baggage-chart.do
• http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Frontier_Airlines/baggage.php

Airline: Garuda Indonesia

Free within the limits of free baggage policy.

Website: http://www.garuda-indonesia.com/

Telephone: US 1(800)-342-7832. Call Center at +62 80-4180-7807 (Within Indonesia region only) or +62 21-2351-9999. Email: lax@garudana.com

Specifications & Fees

All sporting types of equipment, including but not limited to golfing, surfboard, bicycle, and skiing equipment may be included in applicable passengers Free Baggage Allowance/FBA according to their actual fare paid. It's important to notify the airline 24 hours before you take off.

Notes: Maximum weight permitted 33lbs (15 kilos).

Links:

• https://www.garuda-indonesia.com/id/en/garuda-indonesia-experience/on-ground/baggage/index.page?

PS Check out our Bali surf trip article to get awesome tips on surfing in Bali, Indonesia.

Airline: GOL

Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: http://www.voegol.com

Telephone: US & Canada 1(855)-862-9190. Other countries +598 2403-8007 (24 hrs, Uruguay tel.)

Specifications & Fees

Surfboards, bodyboards, skateboards, skis, bowling balls, and other equipment must be transported inside cases designed for their transportation or in their original packaging. Balls must be deflated. If the equipment is not appropriately packaged according to the stipulations listed above, airline employees are authorized to refuse to transport the items. Note: Baggage whose linear measurements exceed 158 cm (5.2 ft) or weigh more than 32 kg (70 lbs.) per item will not be accepted, not even as excess baggage.

Links

• http://www.voegol.com.br/en-us/viaje-sem-duvidas/fazendo-as-malas/sporting-materials/paginas/sporting-materials.aspx
• http://www.voegol.com.br/en-us/viaje-sem-duvidas/fazendo-as-malas/bagagem-despachada/paginas/default.aspx

Airline: Gulf Air

Surfboard Fee: NA

Website: http://www.gulfair.com

Telephone:

• US & Canada 1(888)-359-4853
• Bahrain +973 1737-3737
• UK+44 08-44-493-1717
• France +33 4952-4141

Specifications & Fees

Gulf Air is delighted to accept surfboards as long as each piece does not exceed 32 kg and is within the dimensions set for extraordinary baggage 190 cm (6'2 ft) x 75 cm (20”) x 65 cm (25”). We would not be able to accept larger dimensions as checked baggage. Gulf Air would be happy to carry them as cargo in these circumstances.

Notes: Please contact the airline for more info.

Links:

• http://www.gulfair.com/English/info/Baggage/Pages/SportsEquipment.aspx

Airline: Hainan Airlines

Surfboard Fee: Each charging standard unit is $110.

Website: https://www.hainanairlines.com/CN/GB/Welcome 

Telephone:

• US & Canada 1(888)-688-8813
• Europe 00-800-8768-9999.
• Customer Care: https://www.hainanairlines.com/US/US/CTUS

Specifications & Fees

Hainan Airlines allows surfing gear to be transported as checked baggage. The total size (length+ width +height) of each piece of surfing set should be less than 277 cm (9 ft). Hainan Airlines does not allow surfing gear to be included in the free baggage allowance. Only one set of surfing equipment for each passenger can be applied to special charging policies, namely being charged a fee of 50% of a standard charging unit. [Annotation: Each charging standard unit is 110 UD dollars. If RMB is used for payment, the exchange rate on the date the overweight check is completed shall be applied.] Other surfing gear shall be charged according to ordinary charging standards of over-limit baggage.

Notes: 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.

Links:

• http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Hainan_Airlines/baggage.php

Airline: Hawaiian Airlines

Surfboard Fee: $35 to $150.

Website: www.hawaiianairlines.com

Telephone:

• US 1(800)-367-5320
• UK +44 0-4208-133-0718
• Australia +61 1800-188-371

Specifications & Fees

Surfboards will not be included in determining the free baggage allowance and will be subject to the following charges each:

• Domestic flights, to neighbor island $35;
• Between North America and Hawaii $100;
• Between Contine
• ntal USA $100.

International flights:

• $150, between Hawaii/North America and Japan, Korea, Taiwan or China;
• $150, between Hawaii/North America and Australia;
• $150, for any other international travel.

Exception: For travel between USA and Australia or New Zealand, boards will be included in the free baggage allowance when travel is non-stop, direct and/or connecting Service. Boards in excess of the free baggage allowance and/or when en route stopover exceeding 24 hours occurs, will always be subject to the applicable baggage charges. Maximum weight for Surfboards is 23 kgs. or 50 lbs. Maximum length 9'5 ft.

Notes: Fin must be removed or well padded. The entire board must be protected by a suitable container. Limit of two boards per container. The charge will be assessed per container.

Wave Tribe bro David comments: "Just FYI… Hawaiian allows one free board bag on flights between the USA and Australia/New Zealand. Though if you are flying on one of these flights it’s helpful to screenshot this page from their website as many agents do not know this: http://help.hawaiianairlines.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/90 "

Links:

• http://hawaiianair.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/90/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNTY2Mjc4MzYyL3NpZC90a3lUM0xtbw%3D%3D

Airline: Iberia

Surfboard Fee: €150

Website: www.iberia.com

Telephone:

• US 1(800)-772-4642
• Spain +34 902-400-500
• UK +44 0-870-609-0500
• France +33 0-825-800-965

Specifications & Fees

Surfboards will always be treated as excess baggage with a fixed charge of €150 per leg, payable exclusively at the airport. When the trip originates in America, Nigeria or Israel, the charge will be $150.

• For flights coming in and out of Brazil, Surf equipment is not included under the baggage allowance and involves a charge of $60
• Additional equipment will be charged $120/per unit.
• Surfboard should not exceed 2.5m in length.

Notes: Its carriage will be subject to the availability of space on the flight. Surfboards should be properly positioned and packed, fastened to prevent breakage or cause problems or injury during boarding and carriage.

Links:

• http://www.iberia.com/us/luggage/special/

Airline: Indian Airlines

Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: http://www.airindia.in 

Telephone:

• US & Canada 1(800)-180-1407
• USA toll free 1(800)-223-7776
• UK +44 207-760-3290.

Customer Care: http://www.airindia.in/contact-details.htm

Specifications & Fees

Notes: go to Sri Lanka bro, good waves there.

Links:

• http://home.airindia.in

Airline: Interjet

Surfboard Fee: Free

Website: interjet.com.mx

Telephone:

• US 1(866)-285-9525 or 1(866)-285-8307
• Mexico +52 11-02-55-55.
• Customer Support: https://www.interjet.com/en-us/interjet-experience/customer-support/contact-us

Specifications & Fees

Max weight is 52 lbs for domestic flights and 110 lbs per passenger for international flights. Max size permitted, 8'9 ft. Any excess baggage will have a fee of $50.00 pesos (approx $5) plus tax for each additional pound.

Notes: add a corona.

Links:

• http://www.interjet.com.mx/preguntasfrecuentes.aspx

Airline: Iran Air

Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: http://www.iranair.com/

Telephone: London +44 020 8741 8000. Iran +98 (21)4662-4255.

Customer Care: http://iranair.com/Portal/home/?15996/Contact-Us

Specifications & Fees

Notes: no surf in Iran bro.

Links:

• http://www.iranair.com/

Airline: Japan Airlines

Surfboard Fee: $50 to $150

Website: www.jal.com

Telephone:

• US & Canada 1(800)-525-3663 or1(310)-643-1596.
• Japan +81 0570-025-121
• UK +44 0844-8-569-700
• France +33 0810-747-700.

Specifications & Fees

Charges for each carry bag will be assessed according to the route. Japan, Asia, India, Oceania Hawaii, North/Central/South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa:

• Per carry bag:- 15,000yen ($150)

Between Japan and Asia, Guam, Oceania:

• Per carry bag 10,000yen ($100)

Japan Domestic flights:

• Per carry bag 5,000yen ($50)

Notes: Surfboards: Maximum of 2 surfboards per each carry bag. If your surfboard exceeds 47" or 120cm (30" or 100cm if the aircraft is 737) in length (Crazy!). Please consult with our airline or your travel agency in advance.

Links:

• http://www.jal.co.jp/en/inter/service/bag/#anchorlink002

Airline: Jet Airways

Surfboard Fee: $50 if its exceeds the weight of the free check-in baggage.

Website: http://www.jetairways.com/

Telephone: 1(877)-835-9538

Specifications & Fees

The maximum size of a surfboard allowed is 5'2 ft, 50 lbs. 

Surfboard Fee: $100 to $150.

Website: www.nwa.com

Telephone: US 1(404)-209-3434. UK +44 871-221-1222. Brazil +55 0800-761-7070. Spain +34 902-810-872.

Specifications & Fees

$150 (€105) traveling to all regions (excluding Brazil). $100 traveling to/from Brazil.

• Delta Connection carrier surfboard acceptance and charges may vary. Please contact the airline for more information.
• If the surfboard is not in a protective case, you must fill out a liability form before the surfboard will be accepted. (Click on the link below)
• Surfboards are allowed up to two boards per bag.
• Bags over 70 lbs. will be charged the excess weight fee ($125 - $200).
• Between Honolulu and Maui, there is a $20 fee.
• Surfboards over 9'5 ft are not allowed.

Notes:

• Please be advised, between Honolulu and Maui, there is a $20 fee.

Links

• http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-trip/special-items.html

Airline: Oman Air

Surfboard Fee: Free

Website: http://www.omanair.com/en

Telephone: US 1(201)-205-2115.

Specifications & Fees

Sporting Equipment as listed below may be accepted for carriage as checked-in baggage and as part of passenger’s standard baggage allowance. If the free baggage allowance (FBA) is exceeded, normal excess baggage charges apply.Specifications & Fees

• Wind Surf Boards
• Surf Boards
• Kite Surfing Equipment
• Body Boards
• Pole Vault
• Kayaks

 Items are less than 300 cm (10 feet) in length, any sails are detachable and collapsible and the equipment is appropriately packed in a hard shell packing case, if not limited release tag will be required.

Notes: Items up to 400 cm (13 feet) in length may be accepted in exceptional cases, provided detailed information is forwarded to us. *Update 10/15: Wave Tribe Bro Scott said "Oman changed their policy on surfboards. No Longer Free Must Pay a lot."

Links:

http://www.omanair.com/en/travel-info/baggage-services

Airline: Pakistan International Airlines

Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: http://www.piac.com.pk

Telephone: 24 hr contact number +92 111-786-786.

Email: info@piac.aero

Specifications & Fees