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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Airline surf board rates for 2011



Anyone going on a surf trip this winter?? Check out what the airlines will charge you for taking a surf board with you!  This may make you re-think what boards you want to take. Remember we have a range of surfboards to choose from, all shapes and sizes! Save the hassle of transporting your gear and rent a board here on Maui!!! 
AIRLINE SURFBOARD CHARGES


AIRLINE
PRICE
NOTES
Aero Mexico
www.aeromexico.com
800-237-6639

$60

One-way per board, maximum length 9ft - packed. Sorry guys, you can't include this as your free carry-on.
Air Emirates
www.emirates.com
800-777-3999

Free

Included in your checked baggage. Remove fins and wrap tail and nose in bubble wrap.
Air France
www.airfrance.com
800-237-2747

Free-$50+

If it's less than 200 cm, it's included in the baggage allowance (but some flights only allow one checked bag). Beyond the allowance (up to a max of 23 kg/50 lb per item), a fee is applied. And €200 (273 USD) for longboards.
Air New Zealand
www.airnewzealand.com
800-262-1234

Free

As part of your two-bag limit, (up to 23 kg).
Air Pacific
www.airpacific.com
800-227-4446

$50+

Each way per surfboard bag. Variable Excess Baggage Charge + $22 "Bulky Item" charge.
Alaska
www.alaskaair.com
800-252-7522

$75

The board can be included as a standard checked bag, but checked baggage fees apply (starting at $15). Maximum length is 9 feet.
American Airlines
www.aa.com
800-433-7300

$150

One-way per bag under 50 lbs. One board per person. Max weight and size: 70 lbs, 126 inches.
Bahamas Air
up.bahamasair.com/
800-222-4262

$100

One-way per board. Remove your fins.
British Airways
www.britishairways.com
800-AIRWAYS

Free

As part of your checked baggage. Boards must be smaller than 75ins x 29.5ins x 25.5ins.
China Air
www.china-airlines.com
800-227-5118

Varies

First board is a 50% charge, second board 100% charge depending on destination. Per board, not bag. Must be under 109"
Continental*
www.continental.com
800-523-3273

$100+

One bag with a max of 4 boards; 1 board = $100, 3 = $400, 4 = $700 (ouch!). Excess baggage fees may apply and it's gotta be be under 115".
COPA
www.copaair.com
800-FLY-COPA

$75

One-way per board. Limit 2 boards per passenger. Only $50 to São Paulo and San Jose. Must be under 115 ins and 70 lbs. Remove fins.
Delta*
www.delta.com
800-221-1212

$200

One-way per board. If it's over 70 lbs, you have to pay extra. To/from Brazil is $100, and Hawaii inter-island is $20.
Hawaiian Air
www.hawaiianair.com
800-367-5320

$100

One-way. Two boards max. per bag, Max height 11ft, max weight 50 lbs. Price drops to $35 between islands. Goes up to $200 for travel to most Asian countries.
Iberia
www.iberia.com
800-504-8030

$205

One way. One board per passenger. MUST make request 24 hours before flight via phone.
Interjet (Mexico)
interjet.com.mx
1-866-285-9525

Free

Max weight is 55 lbs per passenger. Any excess baggage will have a fee of $50.00 pesos plus TAX for each additional pound.
Japan Airlines
www.jal.com
1-800-525-3663

Varies

A charge equivalent to 50% of the excess baggage charge for one board. 100% for two boards. Three times the charge if it's over 80 inches. Price also varies depending on destination.
Jet Blue*
www.jetblue.com
800-538-2583

$50

One-way. One board per bag. *No surfboards allowed on flights to Santo Domingo or Santiago.
Korean Air
www.koreanair.com
800-438-5000

Varies

50% of one Excess Baggage Charge will be applied. No boards over 70lbs and/or 109".
Lan
www.lan.com
866-435-9526

Free

Cannot exceed 118" or 99 lb.
Lufthansa
www.lufthansa-usa.com
800 645-3880

$100+

Must be less than 15-32 kg and/or 1.41-2 m. Within Europe: $100, Europe to intercontinental: $200.
Malaysian
www.malaysiaairlines.com
800 552 9264

Varies

Price varies with destination. Bags are 50% of normal excess baggage charge. Max size of 98".
Qantas
www.qantas.com.au
800-227-4500

Free

Free as part of your two bag limit. Must be in a bag and may not exceed 32kg (66lb) in weight and 277cm (109in) in length.
Singapore
www.singaporeair.com
800-742-3333

Free

As part of your two bag limit. After two boards it's $109 each way.
South African Airlines
www.flysaa.com
800-722-9675

Free

As part of your two bag limit, not exceeding 200 cm.
Southwest
www.southwest.com
800-435-9792

$50

Domestic/International. One-way per bag (2 boards per bag). Fins must be removed.
TACA
www.taca.com
800-400-TACA

$125

One-way. Up to 3 surfboards in one bag per passenger. Up to 70lb/32kg and 12 feet/3.7mts in length. Fins must be removed. Prices vary based on takeoff location/destination.
Thai
www.thaiairways.com
800-426-5204

Varies

Max 109". It is recommended to call and get specifications directly.
United
www.united.com
800-864-8331

$100+

North America: $100 each way per surfboard, South America: $200 each way per surfboard. Fee is per board. Price ranges depending on destination. Two board max per case. Max of 50 lbs. & 109"
USA3000
www.usa3000airlines.com
877-USA-3000

$50

Subject to additional charges.
USAir
www.usairways.com
800-245-4882

$100

One-way per board. Remove your fins.
Virgin Atlantic
www.virgin-atlantic.com
800-821-5438

Free

Free, limit one per customer. Must not exceed 277cm and must not exceed 23Kg in weight.

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