Updated: January 2012

Airline:	Price:	*	Details:	Link:
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)	[Visit]
Aer Lingus	€30-€40*	€30 pre booked-40 at the airport per boardbag	Max weight 15kg and length 9′.	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
Aero Mexico	$60 USD		Sport boards (surfboard, snowboard or boogie board)	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
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 ).	[Visit]
Afriqiyah	N.P.		Site under construction	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
Air Canada	$50 CAD/USD		Max (length + width + height): less than 277 cm (109 in) Maximum length: 203 cm (80 in)	[Visit]
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′.	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
Air France	$55-200$USD*	$55-200USD per boardbag	Boardbags under 6’6″ are included in you normal baggage allowance. If you’re checking in another bag, you’ll have to pay $55USD.Boardbags 6’6″+ up to a max weight of 23kg are charged at $75USD for flights within Europe and the Caribbean, and $200USD elsewhere.	[Visit]
Air India	Varies*	Golfing Kit/Surf Boarding equipment - 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.	See link for specifications	[Visit]
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 € 20 per piece per flight. Booking can be made up to 4 hours prior departure by using the booking form you find by clicking the link.	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
Air New Zealand	$25USD per boardbag		Surfboards are included a part of your check-in allowance, which generally allows for one free bag. If your boardbag is an additional bag add $25USD each way.	[Visit]
Air Niugini	N.P.	No specifications given and no response on any emails		[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
Air Seychelles	21SCR- 305SCR*	See link for specifications and fares	All equipment must not exceed maximum dimensions of 62” or 158cm And not weigh more than 23 kg if dimensions and weight exceeds check link for the fares	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
Air Tran	$50USD-$139USD*	fixed fee of $50 and a additional $79 fee each		[Visit]
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.		[Visit]
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	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
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		[Visit]
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		[Visit]
American Airlines	$150USD per boardbag	$150USD per boardbag	Max weight of 30kg and length 10′.	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]	[Visit]
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.		[Visit]
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	[Visit]
Baltia		Currently unavailable		[Visit]
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 50х50х100 (сm) so unless you can fold your surfboard you have to pay more	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
British Airways	$51*	$51 fee with size limitations.		[Visit]
Brunei Air	Free*	Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance	Sporting equipment may be carried as part of the free baggage allowance in accordance to the class of travel. A passenger who checks in eligible sporting equipment will be granted a 5 kg waiver of excess baggage charges when eligible sporting equipment is checked in.	[Visit]
Brussels Airlines	€70-€150	Europe €70, International €150	Items 15-32 kg and/or 1,40 m-2m bikes, surfboards scuba etc.	[Visit]
Carpat Air	Other*	We advise contacting Carpat Air before booking.	Large sports equipment exceeds 150 cm or 59 in in length and it can be transported depending on the loading capacities of the aircraft.	[Visit]
Cathay Pacific	Free*	Sporting equipment may be carried as part of the free baggage allowance in accordance to the class of travel but if weight or length exceeds, you have to pay 60$USD for each extra kg.	See link for specifications	[Visit]
Cayman Airways	$95USD		Please note that a passenger is allowed 1 board only and it can not measure no more than 6ft.	[Visit]
China Airlines	50% of one excess baggage charge*	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.	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.	[Visit]
Cimber	N.P.		Unfortunately it's not possible to bring surfboards and windsurfingboards on Cimber Sterling's flights.	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
Continental	$100USD-$200USD	$100 USD and $200 USD for Int travel	weighing 50 pounds or less for a service charge fee of $100 (each way) for domestic travel, and $200 (each way) for international travel.	[Visit]
Continental	$100USD-$700USD	1 or 2 boards, $100.00; 3 boards, $400.00; 4 boards, $700.00	Surfboards and Wakeboards will not be accepted during an excess baggage embargo when no excess baggage is allowed. Exception: Surfboards and Wakeboards will be accepted to Costa Rica during an embargo period. Note: On Continental Airlines flights, surfboards, surfboard bags or wakeboards over 115 inches (292 cm) in length will not be accepted as checked baggage. On Continental Express* or Continental Connection flights, surfboards, surfboard bags or wakeboards over 80 inches (203 cm) in length will not be accepted as checked baggage.	[Visit]
Copa Air	$50USD-$100USD	US $75 to all destinations, excluding São Paulo and San Jose which are charged only US $50 Windsurf equipment US $100		[Visit]
Cors Air Fly	Free*	If allowance exceeded : 10 € / 15 $ / 15 CAD per kg		[Visit]
Croatia Airlines	€70-€200*	Within EU 70 EUR / 100 USD / 100 CAD International 150 EUR / 200 USD / 200 CAD	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.	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
Delta	$200USD*	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.	[Visit]
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.		[Visit]
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	[Visit]
Emirates	Free*	Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance	Boards up to 10’ are included as part of your 30kg check-in baggage allowance.	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
Flights Thomson	£35- £60*	Short haul - £35 return Mid haul - £45 return Long haul - £60 return	For Surfboards/Windsurfers/Kitesurfers/Paragliders/Canoes	[Visit]
Fly 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.	[Visit]
Fly 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	[Visit]
Fly 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)	[Visit]
Fly 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.	[Visit]
Fly 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.	[Visit]
Fly Mango	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.	[Visit]
Fly Porter		Surfboards not accepted		[Visit]
Fly Saa	Free*	Free unless weight or dimensions exceed the permissible free check-in baggage allowance	Included in your 20kg check-in baggage allowance. Max length 6’6″.	[Visit]
Fly Solomon	Other*	Excess baggage charges will apply when a guest’s checked-in baggage exceeds the free allowance	Varies, see link for specifications and rates.	[Visit]
Fly Sunwing	€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	[Visit]
Fly Tap	€35-€100	Domestic €35, Intercontinental €75(Sal, Praia, Dakar, Bissau & São Tomé) Other Intercontinental €100	For transporting kitesurfing and windsurfing equipment, surfboards and other sports equipment, passengers must fill out the Transport Declaration form.	[Visit]
Fly Velvet Sky	Other*	Contact Fly Velvet for rates Ph: 0861 835 838	Transport of large and bulky equipment such as bicycles, surf boards and canoes must be pre-arranged with the airport offices at least 48 hours prior to flight. There will be an additional charge levied for the transport of these items.	[Visit]
Flye 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.		[Visit]
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	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
German Wings	€40*	40 € / £36 / 58 CHF / $56 / 1050 CZK / 400 SEK	Surfboards	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
Great Lakes Aviation	$50*	$50.00 each as Excess Baggage		[Visit]
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”) x 75 cm (20.5”) x 65 cm (25.5”). 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.	[Visit]
Gulfstream Air		Under Construction		[Visit]
I Fly Go	$25		accept surfboards and paddle boards with lengths 6 feet and less on a limited basis	[Visit]
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”.	[Visit]
Iceland Air	Other*	[Visit]	If you are traveling with windsurfing equipment, surfboards, vaulting poles, musical instruments, or any item that would be considered "Special Baggage." these items must be booked in advance.	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
Jetstar	$35AUD*	$35AUD per boardbag	Boards can be carried as part of paid check-in luggage (eg $35AUD for 25kg). Max length 6’2” for domestic and short-haul flights, 9′ for long-haul international flights.	[Visit]
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.	Kenya Airways allows golf bags, diving equipment, bikes, surfboards/kayaks/canoes to be included within the 2 piece allowance on routes where the piece concept is being used. When the weight concept is used, golf bags and diving equipment get 15 kg/10 kg of free allowance, while bikes and surfboards/kayaks/canoes are charged £56.00 for 20 kgs maximum weight. The length of the last items mentioned should be less than 65 in/165 cm. Otherwise, the item must be sent as cargo.	[Visit]
KLM	$55-$100USD*	$55-100USD per boardbag	Boardbags between 6’6″ and 9’6″ will be charged at $55-100USD depending on your destination. Boardbags under 6’6″ and up to 23kg are included as part of your check-in baggage allowance.	[Visit]
Korean Air	$50USD*	$50USD per boardbag	Fee is per boardbag. Max weight 32kg and length is roughly 7’2′ (max of 109 linear inches L+W+H).	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
Lauda Air	€50*	EUR 50,- each leg	Due to its volume the transport of sports equipment must be requested well in advance	[Visit]
Logain Air	N.P.	Loganair cannot accept surfboards on any of its aircraft.		[Visit]
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)	[Visit]
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 6’7″. Larger than this, boards cost double.	[Visit]
Luxair	€70*	70 € per board (oneway)	until 30 kg	[Visit]
Malaysia Airlines	Other*	Boardbags up to a max length 9’6″ will be accepted, and each kg is charged at 1-1.5% of the ticket price.	One surfboard/windsurfing to a maximum length of 3 meters (118 inches) will be accepted as checked baggage provided the item is in a protective case and will always be subject to an excess baggage charge. Items over 3 meters in length shall not be accepted as checked baggage.	[Visit]
Malev	$150 USD		regardless of the number of checked bags	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
Meridiana	€30-€100	Domestic EUR 30 max 160cm / EUR 90 >161cm. International EUR 50 max 160cm / EUR 100 >161cm	Surfboard&Kitesurf	[Visit]
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	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
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)	[Visit]
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. Charges for the carriage of surfboards for piece system shall be as follows: One (1) surfboard not exceeding 109 in. (277 cm) will be assessed as one excess baggage charge. One surfboard exceeding 109 in. (277 cm) will be assessed 200% of the applicable excess baggage charge. Additional surfboards will be assessed the applicable excess baggage charge based on current rules on excess baggage charges.	[Visit]
Qantas	$20AUD-$525AUD*	Boards are included in check-in baggage limit on South West Pacific routes. For flights within Australia, boards are $20AUD, and $105AUD for flights to the Americas. Max weight 23kg and length 9’ applies. If you’re flying elsewhere a 15kg boardbag will cost you $105AUD to NZ & PNG, $367AUD to Bali & Asia (!) and $525AUD to Europe and Africa. These prices are each way.		[Visit]
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. If the above mentioned free baggage allowance is exceeded, normal excess baggage rates shall be applied.	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
Royal Wings	Under Construction			[Visit]
Ryanair	€40*	€40 per boardbag	Max weight 20kg. Recommended to be booked in advance.	[Visit]
Saudi Airlines	Other*		No Baggage exceeding the above maximum dimensions (62in/158cm) or weight (70lbs/32kgs) will be accepted.	[Visit]
Singapore Air	Free-$60USD*	Free-$60USD+ per boardbag	Boards are included in your 20kg check-in allowance. Beyond this, you’ll be charged for 6kg of excess baggage for the first 15kg, and then for each kg past this. The rate varies from $10-60USD per kg depending on your route. Different charges apply for flights from the US and Brazil - any extra charges will be around $120USD per boardbag.	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
SouthWest	$50USD*	$50 each way charge		[Visit]
Spanair	EUR 50		Surfboards	[Visit]
Spirit	$100 USD		Surfboards	[Visit]
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< SURFING OR ONE DIVING EQUIPMENT INTO THE FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWAN CE. ANY OVER WEIGHT SHALL BE ASSESSED AT THE NORMAL EXCES< BAGGAGE RATE.< IF THERE IS MORE THAN ONE EQUIPMENT\| THE NORMAL EXCESS BAGAGE CHARGE SHALL BE APPLICABLE FOR THE ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT< CARRIED.<	[Visit]
Suncountry	$75USD*	$75 per item/one-way.	maximum length is five (5) feet.	[Visit]
Swiss	Other*	Contact Swiss for pre booking	Please book your sports equipment when you make your reservation	[Visit]
Taca	$50USD-$100USd	domestic 50USD Int 100 USD	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 Hang gliders: You can check one glider per bag, maximum weight 70 pounds (32 kilos) and 5 meters long.	[Visit]
Thai Airways	$180USD*	One board under 9’ is charged at 5kg of excess baggage. Each additional board will be charged on a weight basis. These charges vary for destinations, but average $30-40USD per kg. Contact Thai directly for more specific information.	Contact Thai directly for more specific information.	[Visit]
Tiger Airways	$60AUD*	$60AUD per boarbag	Fee is charged per boardbag per flight.	[Visit]
United	Free		One surfboard or surfboard bag per customer as checked baggage, Maximum 50 pounds (23 kg) and 115 inches (293 cm)	[Visit]
US Airways	$200		acceptance may be restricted by length on some aircraft. A US Airways Reservation agent can provide additional information.	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
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.	[Visit]
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’ and weight 23kg.	[Visit]
Virgin Australia	Free-$30AUD*	Boards included in check-in baggage allowance. Depending on your fare type you may have to pay for check-in baggage.	Contact Virgin to check max board length as it varies for aircraft type.	[Visit]
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 Go

How To Travel With Kiting Equipment

Kiteboarding/Beginner Kiteboarding

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