Airline Surfboard Bag Fees

Air travel isn't what it used to be.

Steep surfboard fees are sucking the fun out of exotic surf travel.

Will your surfboards cost as much as your plane ticket?

Surfline.com has a good roundup of airlines and the fees they charge for boardbags, click here.

Delta Airlines charges an incredible $300 per board each way for international flights. A roundtrip with 3 boards would cost $1800! We suggest you avoid Delta.

On www.flyingfees.com you can calculate your baggage fees.

Many airlines now have weight limits on baggage. Before you book your next surf trip make sure you inquire about surfboard fees and weight limits. The cheapest fare you find online might end up costing you more when you shop up at the terminal with all your gear.

Online petition to all airlines protesting unfair baggage fees towards surfers, www.surfers-against-airline-fees.com.

The following airlines still do not charge for surfboard bags: Qantas, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, South African Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, Royal Air Maroc, Sri Lankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic.


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