Guía de transporte de tablas de surf en avión

Tener que pagar por viajar con tus tablas de surf es un atraco a mano armada que sufrimos cada año por parte de muchas compañías aéreas en las cuales recomendamos no viajar bajo ningún concepto. Antes de comprar cualquier billete de avión es importante leer con atención la política de tarifas de transporte de material deportivo. Debajo tienes información sobre estos costes en diferentes compañias aéreas.

En España lo peor sin duda alguna es viajar con IBERIA y Air Europa que se lucran con unos precios elevados de hasta 150€ por bulto. Siempre nos compensará más viajar con Spainair, EasyJet o Ryan Air que cobran unos 50€.

Actualización:

Air France no cobrará por llevar las tablas de surf en el avión. Esta medida está en fase de pruebas y no tomarán una medida definitiva hasta marzo del 2016 así que es buen momento para viajar con esta compañía.

Te recomendamos viajar siempre en las siguientes aerolíneas que llevan las tablas gratis:

• Virgin (Europa)
• Interjet (México)
• Qantas (Australia)
• Singapore (Asia)
• South Africa (DUH)
• Air New Zealand
• Qatar Airways (Nuevo 2014)
• Emirates (Nuevo 2014)

Las siguientes compañías te cargaran unos 100$ por cada trayecto que realices así que ten cuidado y no viajes con: American, Continental, Hawaii Air, KLM, Avianca (TACA). Pero si esto te parece mucho ten más cuidado con IBERIA, Air Europa, Delta, Thai Air, Japan Air, Lufthansa, US Air y Northwest que te harán pagar hasta 150$ por tabla. Pero el record de cobro está en manos de otras empresas internacionales con las que hay tener extremado cuidado con los transbordos y vuelos compartidos.

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

Debajo encontrarás info detallada y links de las compañías de transporte más utilizadas.

Aer Lingus: €30 o €40 por trayecto.

Para vuelos entre Irlanda y USA es equipaje normal y no pagas si no excedes el peso de cada viajero. Tampoco pagas si vas en Business Class. Tienes + info en: https://www.aerlingus.com/travelinformation/baggageinformation/sportsequipment/

Aeroflot: gratis hasta $150.

Tablas de surf hasta 5'5'' son consideradas parte del equipaje. Tarifas:

• $100 (€50) para 23 kg – 32 kg
• $150 (€100) para 32 kg – 45 kg
• $100 (€100) para 158 cm hasta 203 cm
• $150 o €150 más de 203 cm
• $50 o €50 segunda pieza extra.
• $150 o €150 Tercer equipaje extra.

+ info en: https://www.aeroflot.ru/cms/en/before_and_after_fly/custom_rules

Aerolineas Argentinas: Indeterminado.

No se permiten tablas como parte del equipaje y serán aplicados costes en el transporte. Website: https://www.aerolineas.com.ar Telef: U.S. 1(800)-333-0276 / 1(800)-688-0008. Email Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser. Europa (Germany tel.) +49 69-2999-2678. Email Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Aero Mexico: $40 or $50.

Si reservas por teléfono son 40$ y si lo haces en el aeropuerto son 50$. No se permiten llevar medidas superiores a 9'. 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. + info en: https://www.aeromexico.com/us/travel-information/before-your-purchase/regulations-and-policies/baggage-policy.html

Air Asia: Depende del aeropuerto desde el que viajes.

No puedes superar 9' y los 21 Kg de peso. Consulta las tarifas antes de reservar tu billete. Website: https://www.airasia.com Telf: Malaysia +60 085-9999. + info: https://www.airasia.com/ask/template.do?id=41

Air Berlin: €50 a €120 (dependiendo de la longitud del paquete).

Se recomienda reservar espacio 48 horas antes de la salida. Telef: US 1(800)-266-5588. Germany +49 030-3434-3434. France +33 0826-96-73 78. UK +44 0-871-5000-737. + info en: https://www.airberlin.com/site/flug_gepaeck_luggage.php?LANG=eng#sondergepaeck

Air Canada: $50 por trayecto.

Se recomienda no usar esta compañía ya que te hacen pagar por cada tabla dentro de la funda. No se hacen responsables de los daños sufridos en el viaje. Longitud máxíma 6'6 (203 cm) Telf: US & Canada 1(888)-247-2262. UK +44 0871-220-1111. France +33 0825-880-881. Links: https://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/sports_equip.html#-surf

Air China: Indeterminado..

Se aplican cargos para equipaje superior a 22 Kg. Contactar con la aerolínea antes de contratar el vuelo. Website: https://www.airchina.com

Air Europa: €150 por trayecto. Ten mucho cuidado.

Website: https://www.aireuropa.com Teléfono España+34 902-401-501

Air France:

Actualización 2015: TABLAS GRATIS HASTA MARZO 2016

Si tus tablas pesan más de 23 Kg y miden entre 107 y 300 cm tienes que contratar equipaje extra en el aeropuerto. Dependiendo de la zona a la que viajes el coste será entre 55 y 100€. Telef: US 1(800)-992-3932. France +33 (0)9 69-39-0215. UK +44 0871-66-33-777. + info en: https://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common/guidevoyageur/pratique/bagage_equipement_sport_airfrance.htm

Air India: Indeterminado.

Se recomienda contactar con la compañía y consultar rutas y condiciones. Website: https://www.airindia.com/index.htm Telf: US & Canada 1(800)-223-7776. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Air New Zealand: Gratis*

Se pueden transportar varias tablas en la misma funda y es gratis según las condiciones del vuelo. Si te pasas te pueden cargar desde 150$ por un equipaje y 200$ por el segundo equipaje extra. Máximo peso 32Kg y longitud máxima 2 metros. Telf:: 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. + info en: https://www.airnewzealand.com/oversized-items

Air Pacific (Fiji Airlines): $50 to $100

$50 vuelos a todos los destinos excepto US/Canada y desde Australia. $100 vuelos hacia US/Canada y con origen o destino Australia. Este coste se aplicará a los bultos que excedan de 23Kg y mayores de 158 cm hasta 277 cm (5'1 - 9'). Website: www.airpacific.com Telf:: US 1(800)-227-4446. Fiji +679 672-0888. Australia +61 1-800-230-150. New Zealand +64 0800-800-178. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser. + info en: https://www.fijiairways.com/flight-information/excess-oversized-baggage/

Air Tahiti Nui: Gratis

Una tabla gratis siempre que no supere los 23Kg t 250 cm de longitud. En caso de segundo bulto se aplicarán las tarifas de la compañía. Website: www.airtahitinui.com Telephone: US 1(877)-824-4846. UK  44 (0) 870-0660-2050. France +33 08-2502-4202. + info en: https://www.airtahitinui.com.au/traveldesk/baggage.asp

AirTran Airways: $50

Las tablas pagarán 50$ siempre y cuando estén bien empbaladas y protegidas para viajar en avión. Website: https://www.airtran.com Telephone: US 1(800)-247-8726 or 1(866)-247-2428. + info en: https://www.airtran.com/faq/q/are_surboards_allowed_as_checked_baggage.aspx?tt=Baggage+Information&rt=index_faqs&nav_id=85

Air Transat: CA $100 por trayecto de vuelo.

Dimensiones máximas 3.65 m (12 feet) longitud y peso máximo 32 kg (70 lb.) Telef: 1(866)-255-4871 Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser. + info en: https://www.airtransat.ca/en/Info/what-you-can-bring—weight-and-size.aspx?ExitID=25&ContentType=voyageur#planche-de-surfing

Alaska Airlines Surfboard Fee: $25 to $75

Website: www.alaskaair.com Telephone: US/Canada 1(800)-252-7522. UK +44 800-2527-5200. France +33 800-2527-5200.

Tarifas:

- $25 each, for first and second checked bags.
- $75 each, for third and fourth checked bag.
- Each checked surfboard is subject to our standard checked baggage service charge of $75 each way (if/when surfboard bag size and weight is between 51 – 100 lbs and 5’2 – 9’5 ft)
- If your surfboard’s size is less than 5’2 ft and weighs less than 51 lbs, no additional fee.

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. + info en: https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/baggage-sporting-equipment.aspx

Alitalia Surfboard Fee: $75 to $260 (depending on destination)

Website: https://www.alitalia.com/ Telephone: US 1(800)-223-5730. Italy +39 06-65640. France +33 (0) 1-44-94-44 05. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

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

Depending on the size of the aircraft, surf and windsurf boards may not be accepted on board. 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.

+ info en: https://www.alitalia.com/us_en/Informazioni-Supporto/Bagagli/index.html

All Nippon Airways: $150 or $300

Website: https://www.ana.co.jp/asw/wws/us/e/ Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-235-9262.

Specifications: 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. And over 110 pounds, $300.

Limit length permitted: 9.5 ft

American Airlines: $150

Website: www.aa.com Telephone: US 1(800)-433-7300. UK +44 (0)844-499-7300. France +33 0826-460-950.

Specifications: 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..

+ info en: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/baggage/baggageAllowance.jsp#!sports

 American Eagle: $150

Website: https://www.aa.com/ Telephone: 1-800-535-5225

Specifications: $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.

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

+ info en: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/baggage/baggageAllowance.jsp?anchorEvent=false&from=Nav

Asiana Airlines: Undetermined.

Website: https://us.flyasiana.com/ Telephone: US 1(800)-227-4262.

Specifications:  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.

+ info en: https://us.flyasiana.com/Global/US/en/homepage?fid=INFO15100

Atlantic Southeast, ExpressJet Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.flyasa.com/ Telephone: US 1(404)-856-1000. Please try Customer Relations, 1(404)-856-1433

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

Notes: You can follow their partners’ baggage policies. Delta, United, and American Airlines.
*Please review info on these airlines above.

+ info en: https://www.expressjet.com/2011/04/12/traveling-special-items/

Austrian Airlines Surfboard Fee: $70 to $150

*Up t0 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)

Website: https://www.austrian.com Telephone: US 1(800)-843-0002. Austria +43 (0)5 1766 1000.

Specifications: Please notify airline in advance.

Links: https://www.austrian.com/Info/Flying/~/media/Austrian%20Airlines/Sales%20Site/Common/Other%20Formats/Sports%20equipment%20charges_en_22OCT2012.ashx

https://www.austrian.com/Info/FlightPreparation/Baggage.aspx#

Avianca (TACA) Surfboard Fee: $100.00

Website: https://www.avianca.com/ Telephone: 1(800)-284-2622 Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications: “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: ****Dinged and damaged surfboards. No acknowledgement whatsoever from airline. Please make sure to pack and protect surfboards thoroughly.****

Bahamas Air Surfboard Fee: $65

Website: www.bahamasair.com Telephone: US 1(800)-222-4262. Bahamas 1(242)-702-4140.

Specifications: Surf Board fee (Maximum length 5’2 – 6’6 ft): $65. Bags weighing more than 100lbs will not be accepted.

Links: https://bahamasair.com/optionalfees/

Blue Panorama Airlines Surfboard Fee: € 100

Website: https://www.blue-panorama.it/en/index.html Telephone: Calling outside of Italy +39 06-98-95-66-77. Italy 06-98-95-66-66. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications: 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.

Links: https://www.blue-panorama.it/en/terms_and_conditions.html 

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

Cathay Pacific Surfboard Fee: Undetermined*

Website: www.cathaypacific.com Telephone: US 1(800)-233-2742. Hong Kong +852 2747-1888. UK +44 0-20-8834-8888.

Specifications: 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: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_INTL/helpingyoutravel/checkedbaggage#C

China Eastern Airlines or Shanghai Airlines Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://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

Notes: Please contact airline for more info.

China Southern Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.csair.com Telephone: U.S. 1(888)-338-8988, direct call 1(323)-653-8088

Condor Surfboard Fee: $65 to $98

Website: https://www.condor.com Telephone: US 1(866)-960-7915. Rest of the world & Germany +49 (0) 6171-6988920. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications:
$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.
Charge does not apply to bodyboards/boogie boards.

*Please contact airline prior to booking.

Links: https://www.condor.com/us/flight-info/baggage/sports-equipment.jsp

Continental (same as United) Surfboard Fee: $100 to $200

Website: www.continental.com Telephone: US 1(800)-523-3273.

Specifications: United accepts surfboards as checked baggage as long as they are packed in appropriate board bags and do not weigh more than 99.9 pounds (45.3 kg). The service charge for a surfboard is $100 (each way) for travel between the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and $200 (each way) for all other travel.

Links: https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/sports.aspx

COPA Airlines: $50 to $75

Website: www.copaair.com Telephone: US 1(800)-359-2672. Panama +507 304-2672.

Specifications:
$75 per trip, per bag (two boards per board bag allowed).
($50 to and from Costa Rica and Brazil)

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.

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 airline for more information, prior to purchasing ticket to reserve space for luggage.

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

Corsairfly Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.corsairfly.com Telephone: U.S. 1(800)-677-0720. France +33 1 7039-2210.

Specifications: NA. Please contact airline.

Links: https://www.corsair.ca/flight/Informations/booking-and-information-page

Airline: Delta Airlines Surfboard Fee: $100 to $150.

Website: https://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:
$150 (€105) traveling to all regions (excluding Brazil). $100 traveling to/from Brazil.
- Delta Connection carrier surfboard acceptance and charges may vary. Please contact 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 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: https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-trip/special-items.html

Airline: Easyjet Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.easyjet.com/ Telephone: UK +44 0843-104-5000.France +33 0820-420-315. Rest of the world +44 843 104 5454. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications: 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.”

Links: https://support.easyjet.com/case-4039

El Al - Surfboard Fee: $70

Website: https://www.elal.co.il/elal/english/states/general/ Telephone: U.S. 1(800)-223-6700. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications: 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.

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

Website: https://www.egyptair.com Telephone: US 1(212)-581-5600. UK +44 0844-822-1110. France +33 1-4494-8500.

Specifications: 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 :(

Links: https://www.egyptair.com/English/Pages/SportsEquipment.aspx?OrderID=c

Emirates Surfboard Fee: Free

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

Specifications: 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 travelled 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

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

Etihad Airways - Surfboard: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.etihadairways.com Telephone: US 1(877)- 690-0767. UK +44 845-6081225

Specifications: Surfboards are accepted as checked baggage and charged with applicable excess baggage rate if in excess of the free baggage allowance.

Notes: Please contact airline for more info.

Links: https://www.etihadairways.com/sites/Etihad/in/en/planatrip/baggage/Pages/Pets-and-sports-equipments.aspx

EVA Air - Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://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: The baggage allowance depends on 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 on airport another one on top of that.

Links: https://www.thedriftingwinemaker.com/2012/12/eva-air-lies-traveling-with-surfboards.html

Contact info https://www.evaair.com/en-global/contact-us-and-help/contact-us/?region=North-America

ExpressJet - Surfboard Fee: $150 (Approx.)

Website: https://www.expressjet.com/ Telephone: US 1(404)-856-1000. Customer Relations 1(404)-856-1433.

Specifications: 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.

Links: https://www.united.com/page/article/1,,53403,00.html

Finnair - Surfboard Fee: $0 to $200

Website: https://www.finnair.com Telephone: US 1(800)-950-5000. Finland & Europe +358 600-140-140. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications:
-Surfboards with a maximum length of 190 cm (6’2 ft) and 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.
-Please notify airline when you make your flight reservation and ensure that you arrive at the check-in well in advance of your flight’s departure time.

Links: https://www.finnair.com/US/GB/information-services/baggage/sports-equipment/windsurfing-boards-surfboards-kayaks

First Choice Airways - Surfboard Fee: £35 to £60

Website: https://www.firstchoice.co.uk/ Telephone: UK +44 0871-200-7799 or +44 0871-231-4691 Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications: For Surfboards/Windsurfers/Kitesurfers/Paragliders/Canoes.
Short haul – £35 return
Mid haul – £45 return
Long haul – £60 return

Links: https://www.firstchoice.co.uk/help/luggage/larger-items-and-sports-equipment/

Frontier Airlines - Surfboard Fee: $20-$75

Website: https://www.frontierairlines.com Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-432-1359.

Specifications:
$20 up to 11 feet and 50 lbs overweight charges $75. 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 liabilty, unless packaged in a hard-sided case.
*Allow an extra 30 minutes for check-in.

https://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/plan-book/travel-info-services/baggage/baggage-chart.do

Garuda Indonesia - Surfboard Fee: Free within the limits of free baggage policy.

Website: https://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: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications: All Sporting Equipments, including but not limited to Golfing, Surfboard, Bicycle and Skiing equipments maybe included into applicable passengers Free Baggage Allowance/FBA according to their actual fare paid. Important to notify the airline 24 hours before your take off.

Notes: ***Maximum weight permitted 33lbs (15 kilo).

Links: https://www.garuda-indonesia.com/gi_us/Fly+With+Us/Arrival/Upon+Arrival/Baggage+On+Arrival.page?

GOL ‘new’ Varig Airlines - Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.voegol.com Telephone: US & Canada 1(855)-862-9190. Other countries +598 2403-8007​ (24 hrs, Uruguay tel.)

Specifications: “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 equipment is not appropriately packaged according to the stipulations listed above, airline employees are authorized to refuse to transport the items.”

Notes: https://www.voegol.com.br/en-us/viaje-sem-duvidas/fazendo-as-malas/bagagem-despachada/paginas/default.aspx
*Please 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. (We recommend you contact airline for further information)

Links: https://www.voegol.com.br/en-us/viaje-sem-duvidas/fazendo-as-malas/sporting-materials/paginas/sporting-materials.aspx

Airline: Gulf Air - Surfboard Fee: NA

Website: https://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: Gulf Air is delighted to accept surfboards as long as each piece does not exceed 32 kg and are 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. Please see our cargo section on the website.

Notes: Please contact airline for more info.

Links: https://www.gulfair.com/English/info/Baggage/Pages/SportsEquipment.aspx

Hainan Airlines - Surfboard Fee: Each charging standard unit is $110.

Website: https://global.hnair.com/ Telephone: US & Canada 1(888)-688-8813. Europe 00-800-8768-9999. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications:
Surf boards 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.

*If you plan to travel with sporting equipment, contact Hainan Airlines directly to confirm packing regulations and fees.

Links: https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Hainan_Airlines/baggage.php

Hawaiian Air - Surfboard Fee: $35 to $150.

Website: www.hawaiianair.com Telephone: US 1(800)-367-5320. UK +44 0-4208-133-0718. Australia +61 1800-188-371

Specifications: 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 Continental 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.  Entire board must be protected by a suitable container. Limit of two boards per container. 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:
https://help.hawaiianairlines.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/90

Links: https://www.hawaiianair.com/aboutus/pages/internationalcarriagerule.aspx?cr=100

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:
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 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.
*Different charges, taxes or fees may apply, depending on the laws of each country

Links: https://www.iberia.com/us/luggage/special/

Indian Airlines Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://home.airindia.in Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-180-1407. USA toll free 1(800)-223-7776. UK +44 207-760-3290. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Notes: Please contact airline for more info.

Interjet (Mexico) - Surfboard Fee: Free

Website: interjet.com.mx Telephone: US 1(866)-285-9525 or 1(866)-285-8307 . Mexico +52 11-02-55-55. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications:  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.

Links: https://www.interjet.com.mx/preguntasfrecuentes.aspx

Iran Air Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.iranair.com/ Telephone: London +44 020 8741 8000. Iran +98 (21)4662-4255. Email:   Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Notes: Please contact airline for more info.

Japan Airlines - Surfboard Fee:  $50 to $150

Website: www.jal.com Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-525-3663 or 1(310)-643-1596. Japan +81 0570-025-121. UK +44 0844-8-569-700. France +33 0810-747-700.

Specifications:
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: https://www.jal.co.jp/en/inter/service/bag/#anchorlink002

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

Website: https://www.jetairways.com/ Telephone: 1(877)-835-9538

Specifications: The maximum size of a surfboard allowed is 5’2 ft, 50 lbs.

Jet Blue - Surfboard Fee: $50

Website: www.jetblue.com Telephone: US 1(800)-538-2583. All other countries 1(801)-449-2525.

Specifications:
Surfboards are accepted on domestic flights for a fee of $50 per board each way and will count as one of your checked bags.
International flights, customers will be charged a fee of $50 per board each way and will count as part of the checked baggage allowance.
Surfboards are accepted to all destinations EXCEPT to/from Bermuda, Santo Domingo and Santiago.*Surfboards ARE accepted on flights to/from Puerto Plata, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Notes:
One surfboard per case.
*Items weighing more than one hundred pounds (100 lbs) will not be accepted as checked baggage. We recommend that surfboards travel in a hard-sided (rather than soft-sided) case to prevent damage.

**Wave Tribe bro Jake comments: They literally charged me TO THE PENNY when returning to NY from Puerto Rico. Said they wouldn’t put my bag on the plane. They charged per board and luckily only saw 2, I had 3.

JetStar - Surfboard Fee: Free*

Website: https://www.jetstar.com/ Telephone: US 1(866)-397-8170. Australia & other countries +61 (613)-9645-5999.

Specifications: Weight and size must not exceed 50 lbs (32 kg) and 6’2 ft (domestic flights & short-haul international) and 9’0 ft (international long-haul); or else excess baggage will be applied.

Notes: *Please contact airline for more details. Checked baggage fees are usually applied anyways and might vary.

Links:
https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/planning-and-booking/baggage/bulky-items
https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/planning-and-booking/baggage/checked-baggage

KLM - Surfboard Fee: $55 to $150 (depending on destination)

Website: www.klm.com Telephone: US & Canada 1(866)-434-0320 or 1(800)-618-0104. UK +44 (0) 871-231-0000. France +33 (0)9-6936-8605. Germany +49 01806-254-750.

Specifications: You can bring a surfboard of max. 42″ (107cm)  instead of a suitcase or instead of an extra suitcase bought in advance.
Larger surf equipment can only be taken at a special fee.
Fees for surfboards between 42″ to 9’8 ft ( 107 and 300 cm) in length, max. 50 lbs (23 kg):
- Within the Netherlands, $55.
- Within Europe. Within Europe and North Africa, Israel, and other parts of Middle East, $55.
- Within Europe and United States/Canada, rest of Middle East, India, $100. (When departing from United States, $150)
- The rest of the world, $100.

Notes: *Please contact KLM telephone reservations prior to trip. You always need to reserve for any type of surf equipment.

***Please take note:
Wave Tribe bro comments: “KLM, high prices and for not taking any responsibility in case the boards get damaged. The damage may occur, once the equipment is inspected and not left the way it was packed.

Links:
https://www.klm.com/travel/us_en/prepare_for_travel/baggage/excess/baggage_piececoncept.htm#p4
https://www.klm.com/travel/fr_en/customer_support/customer_support/contact/about/baggage.htm

Korean Air - Surfboard Fee: Free*

Website: https://www.koreanair.com/ Telephone: US 1(800)-438-5000. UK +44 0-800-413-00.

Specifications: Maximum weight & length allowed, 70lb (32kg) and 9’0 ft (277cm). Take precautions when packing surfboards. Fins should be detached and thereafter boards safely enclosed in suitable bags. Surfboard will be charged per bag (or container). Korean Air assumes no liability for damage to sports equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case designed for shipping with protective internal material.

Notes: *(up to $200  if free baggage allowance is exceeded, and depending on destination)

LAN Chile - Surfboard Fee: Free*

Website: https://www.lan.com Telephone: US 1(866)-435-9526. Chile +56 600-526-2000. France +33 082-123-1554. UK +44 845-098-0140.

Specifications: Surfboards may be considered part of the free checked baggage allowance provided that it does not exceed the permitted allowance (according to the route and flight cabin). Maximum length & weight permitted for surfboards 9’8 ft (300 cm) and 50 lbs (23 kg). If exceeded, you must pay the excess baggage fee. *($30 to $90, depending on destination flights)

Links:
https://www.lan.com/en_us/sitio_personas/plan-and-book/baggage-info/special-baggage/
https://www.lan.com/en_us/sitio_personas/plan-and-book/baggage-info/excess-baggage/index.html

Lufthansa - Surfboard Fee: $70 to $150

Website: www.lufthansa-usa.com Telephone: US 1(800)-645-3880. Germany +49 69-86-799-799. UK +44 871-945-9747. France +33 892-231-690.

Specifications: Must be less than 70 lbs (32 kg) and/or 6’5″ (2 meters).
Within Europe: $70 (€50).
Europe to intercontinental: $150 (€100).
If it’s over 6’7″ (2 m), the fees are doubled. You need to register sports baggage 24 hours before the flight.

Links: Sport Baggage and charges (PDF)

Malaysian - Surfboard Fee: Varies

Website: www.malaysiaairlines.com Telephone: US 1(800)-552-9264. UK +44 (0) 20-7341-2022. France +33 0892-35-0810.

Specifications: One surfboard to a maximum length of  9’8 ft (3 meters) 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 9’8 ft (3 meters) in length shall
not be accepted as checked baggage.
Additional surfboard restrictions and exceptions:
• If not presented in a protective case, the item will only be accepted upon
completion of a Limited Release tag.
• Fees may vary per carrier or destination.

Links: https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/content/dam/mas/master/en/pdf/book-plan/Baggage-Information.pdf

Mesa Airlines - Surfboard Fee: $35

Website: https://www.mesa-air.com/ Telephone: 1(602)-685-4000 Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications: Surfboards – Surfboards and paddle boards with lengths 6 feet and less on a limited basis. Every effort will be made to accommodate these items. A fee of $35 ($30 for tickets purchased on or prior to Oct. 31, 2013) will be charged for transportation of these items.

https://www.iflygo.com/

Mexicana - Surfboard Fee: $75

Website: www.mexicana.com Telephone: US 1(888)-882-9994, 1(877)-801-2010.

Specifications: One-way per bag, Max 8’3 ft.

Notes: Please call Mexicana Airlines, for more information.

Links: https://www.surfline.com/travel/story_assets/2005_11_03_boardbag/bamp.cfm

Monarch Airlines - Surfboard Fee: £35 / €44 per item, per sector.

Website: https://www.monarch.co.uk/ Telephone: Calling from inside & outside the UK +44 8719-40-50-40. Contact form: https://www.monarch.co.uk/contact-us/flights

Specifications: These fees can only be booked at the airport.

Links: https://www.monarch.co.uk/faq/flights/baggage/sports-equipment-scheduled

MyTravel Airways or Thomas Cook - Surfboard Fee: £40 to £60

Website: https://www.thomascook.com/ Telephone: Denmark +45 3247-7200. US 1(800)-432-1359 Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications: Surfboards are charged at £40 short haul/short haul plus and £60 long haul for the return trip.

Links: Customer Service https://www.thomascook.com/customer-services

Northwest (Delta) - 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.

$150 (€105) traveling to all regions (excluding Brazil). $100 traveling to/from Brazil.
- Delta Connection carrier surfboard acceptance and charges may vary. Please contact 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 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: https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-trip/special-items.html

Pakistan Int. Airlines - Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.piac.com.pk Telephone: 24 hr contact number +92 111-786-786.  Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Notes: Please email airline for more info.

Philippine Airlines - Surfboard Fee: $150.00

Website: www.philippineairlines.com/ Telephone: USA and Canada 1(800)-435-9725. Australia 1-300-888-725.

Specifications:  $150 within a size of 9ft, if it exceeds that, the cost would be $300. Surfboards are not included in the free baggage allowance, and thus shall be considered as automatic excess baggage.

Notes: *Exception: For travel between Australia and Philippines, surfboards shall only be accepted if enclosed in a surfboard bag that must not exceed 70lbs in weight and 9ft in length. Board can be included in the free baggage allowance. The number of surfboards can be more than one, but must not exceed 70lbs. When the combined weight of the board exceeds the free baggage allowance, normal excess baggage rates shall apply.

Qantas - Surfboard Fee: Free*

Website: https://www.qantas.com.au Telephone: US 1(800)-227-4500. Australia +61 13 13 13. UK +44 208-600-4300. France +33 01-5732-9283.

Specifications: To carry a surfboard as baggage, fins must be removed where possible and placed in an enclosed compartment or taped to the board. Qantas Check-in will attach a Fragile tag to the bag and you must complete and sign the limited release portion of the baggage tag.
- Australian and International routes: Surfboard accepted enclosed in a board bag, should not exceed 70 lb (32kg) in weight and 9’0 ft (277cm) in length. Any additional bags will each be assessed at the Airport Excess Baggage rates. You can pre-purchase Additional Baggage Allowance at lower rates than Airport Excess Baggage rates.

Notes: *($150, if free baggage allowance is exceeded, and depending on destination.)

Links:
https://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/sporting-equipment/global/en#jump5
https://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/prepaid-additional-baggage/global/en#pre-purchased-additional-baggage-allowance

Qatar Airways - Surfboard Fee: Free (without exceeding free check-in allowance)

Website: https://www.qatarairways.com Telephone: US 1(877)-777-2827 or 1(954)-745-0380. UK +44 (0)33-3320-2454. France +33 1-70-95-05-80.

Specifications: The board needs to be less than 9’8 ft (3 meters) and 50 lbs (23kg). If this is exceeded, a fee will be applied. Please contact airline prior to flight.)

Links: https://support.qatarairways.com/entries/381230-is-there-a-special-allowance-for-sporting-equipment

Royal Air Maroc - Surfboard Fee: 80 euros

Website: https://www.royalairmaroc.com Telephone: US 1(800)-344-67 26

Specifications: Surfboard allowed, 80 euros each way for a minimum weight of 66lbs (30 kgs), 6’6 ft (2 meters).

Links: Please contact airline for more info.

Ryanair - Surfboard Fee: €50 to €60 (depending on advanced purchase or at airport)

Website: https://www.ryanair.com/en Telephone: UK +44 0-871-246-0000. France +33 0892-562-150. Rest of the world+44 871-246-0002.

Specifications: Surfboards, among other sporting equipment, are inherently unsuitable for carriage by airlines operating fast turnarounds such as Ryanair. However, these items may be carried in the hold of the aircraft in addition to your personal checked baggage allowance up to a limit of 44 lbs (20 kg) per item upon payment of a discounted online fee of £50/€50 per item, per one way flight. If the item is purchased at the airport or through a Ryanair call centre a higher fee of £60/€60 per item/per one way flight will apply).  Any sporting and musical item weighing over the 44 lbs (20 kg) allowance will be charged for the excess at the applicable excess baggage rate per kilo.

Notes: *Useful surfers’ tips who have flown with Ryanair:  https://community.magicseaweed.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=35970

Links: https://www.ryanair.com/en/terms-and-conditions#regulations-checkedbaggage

S7 Airlines - Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.s7.ru/en/ Telephone: Russia +7 (495) 777-9999.

Notes: Please contact airline*

Links: *Contact Form https://www.s7.ru/home/about/contactus.dot

Saudi Arabian Airlines - Surfboard Fee: $150-$300*

Website: https://www.saudiairlines.com Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-472-8342, 1(571)-722-1800.

Specifications: Saudi Arabian Airlines accept Sporting equipment and musical instruments as checked baggage if it is properly packed or inserted in special bags and its weight shall be counted as a part of free checked baggage allowance, in case the weight is more than the free baggage allowance excess baggage charge shall be collected as Saudi policy.
*Most likely surfboards will fly as excess baggage. Please read dimensions and weight allowed.

Notes:  The standard dimensions for all bags from/to USA and Canada should not exceed 5’10 ft or 70 lbs. The standard dimensions for all bags to other destinations, except USA and Canada, should not exceed 6’7 ft or 70 lbs

Links: https://www.saudiairlines.com/portal/site/saudiairlines/menuitem.d9a467d070ca6c65173ff63dc8f034a0/?vgnextoid=f0eb9f6412852110VgnVCM1000008c0f430aRCRD

SAS International - Surfboard Fee: Domestic:€120/$175 ($160), Europe & Scandinavia: €180/$260 ($240), Between Europe and Asia/USA: €250/$325 (***$345)

Website: https://www.flysas.com Telephone: U.S. Customer contact 1(800)-221-2350. International 1-201-896-3600

Specifications: Surfboards/kiteboards
The maximum length allowed is 6.5 ft

Surfboards are only be accepted on certain aircraft types and specific dimensions apply per aircraft type. Please contact your travel agent for details. The board must be checked in no later than 2 hours before departure and you must notify SAS in advance. If the board exceeds the limits for the specific aircraft type, it must be sent as cargo.

Notes: In order to travel with special baggage, it is recommended that you make a request before your trip. You can pay the additional fees at the airport.

Links: https://www.flysas.com/en/us/Travel_info/Baggage/Special_baggage/

Shenzhen Airlines - Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://global.shenzhenair.com/ Telephone: 400-88-95080 Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Notes: Please email airline for more info.

Singapore Surfboard Fee: Free*

Website: www.singaporeair.com Telephone: US 1(800)-742-3333. UK +44 020-8961-6993. France +33 0-821-230-380. Singapore +65 6223-8888. Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications:  *As part of your two bag limit. After two boards it’s $109 each way going from US to Singapore (other destinations may vary).

Notes:
Our Wave Tribe bro Joao comments: I already traveled a few times with Singapore, and they are fully free and recommendable. About board sizes, never had any problem with Singapore…

Links: https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/travel-information/baggage-outsize/

SkyWest Airlines Surfboard Fee: $20

Website: https://www.skywest.com/ Telephone: US or Canada 1(800)-335-2247. Other Locations +1 (281)-821-3256.

Specifications: Transportation of surf boards, bicycles, golf clubs, skis, snow boards, archery equipment, and fishing equipment is charged at a flat rate of $20 per item. No more than two surfboards may be included in any one pack. Each pack must not weigh more than 70lbs (32kg).

Please note: Carriage of surfboards is subject to space availability. – Confirmed on calling.

South African Airlines - Surfboard Fee: Free

Website: www.flysaa.com Telephone: US 1(800)-722-9675. South Africa +27 86-135-9722. Rest of the world +27 11-978-5313. UK +44 0844-375-9680. France +33 0825-800969.

Specifications:  South African Airlines will allow a surfboard as an additional piece, not exceeding 50 lbs (23 kg) and 6’5 ft (200 cm), free of charge per passenger.

Notes: A surfboard bigger than 6’5 ft (200 cm), to be accepted strictly as cargo.

Links: https://www.flysaa.com/gb/en/flyingSAA/baggage/sportingEquipment.html

Southwest Surfboard Fee: $75

Website: www.southwest.com Telephone: US & rest of the world 1(800)-435-9792.

Specifications: Surfboards will be accepted as Checked Baggage for a $75 each way charge.

Notes: Overweight items from 51 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 5’1 ft  but not more than 6’6 ft (e.g.; surfboards) will be accepted for an overweight and oversize baggage fee of $75 per item.

Links: https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/baggage/special-luggage-pol.html#baggage_special_luggage_pol_tab_list_tab_12
https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/baggage/checked-bags-pol.html

Spanair - Surfboard Fee: $50

Website: https://www.spanair.com Telephone:  U.S. 1(888)-545-5757. Spain +34 97-191-6036 and +34 90-213-1435.
Specifications: Surfboard allowed (if ticket purchased in the airport or the call center)

Notes: Please contact airline for more info.

Links:

Spirit Airlines Surfboard Fee: $100

Website: www.spirit.com Telephone: US/Canada 1(801)-401-2200.

Specifications: Maximum two surfboards in one bag, $100 each way.

Notes:
You can bring your surfboard as checked baggage on your next trip for an extra charge ($100 each way). Please make sure to remove or protect your surfboard keels and/or kedges to prevent damage to it and other checked baggage.  To save you more, you can put up to 2 similar items in a case together for the same price.  Don’t worry – overweight and oversize fees do not apply to surf equipment.  To add surf equipment to your reservation, please contact one of our reservation centers or visit a Customer Service Agent at the airport.

*A limited liability release will need to be signed when traveling with surf equipment.

Links: https://www.spirit.com/OptionalFees.aspx#baggage-fees

SriLankan Airlines - Surfboard Fee: Free*

Website: www.srilankan.lk Telephone: US 1(732)- 205-0017. UK +44 0330-808-0800. France +33 9751-81999 Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Specifications:  You can bring one surfboard for free, allowed as checked baggage. Any excess weight (exceeding 50 lbs) will be assessed at the normal excess baggage rate. Please contact airline.

Swiss - Surfboard Fee: $70 to $150 (€50 to €100)

Website: https://www.swiss.com Telephone: US 1(877)-359-7947. UK +44 845-601-0956. France +33 (0)892-232-501.

One surfboard (up to 6’5 ft) goes under category  ‘normal baggage’:

For flights within EU: $70 (€50)
For intercontinental flights: $150 (€100)

*Swiss does not accept sports equipment of more than 70lbs (32kgs).

Notes: For smooth execution please check-in your sports equipment no later than 1 hour before counter closing. In Switzerland and Germany you can also take advantage checking in the night before your flight.

*Swiss Air might charge more at airport. Please print page with fees to show airline staff, and make sure they don’t charge more than necessary.

Links: https://www.swiss.com/web/en/services/baggage/pages/sporting_equipment.aspx

TAM Linhas Aereas Surfboard Fee: Free to $75

Website: https://www.tam.com.br Telephone:  US 1(888)- 235-9826. UK +44 (0)20-8741-2005. France +33 (0)1535-3800. Rest of the world 786-972-3060.

Specifications: Surfboard with a maximum length of 8’9 ft (274 cm) and 50 lbs (32 kg); can be included in Passenger’s Luggage allowance. The number of boards shall not exceed 3 (notwithstanding the number of cases).
When applied, an excess-luggage fee of US$75.00 will be charged, and the correct packing of these items will be the total responsibility of the passenger.

Links: https://www.tam.com.br/b2c/vgn/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8940e6c6c19da110VgnVCM1000005f05a8c0RCRD

TAP Portugal - Surfboard Fee: €35 to €90

Website: www.flytap.com
Telephone: US 1(800)-221-7370. UK +44 (0) 845-601-0932. Portugal +351 707-205-700. France +33 0820-319-320

Fee per one way trip:
- Domestic flights, €35.
- Europe, Morocco & Algeria flights, €50.
- Intercontinental flights (to Sal, Praia, Sao Vicente, Dakar, Bamako, Accra, Bissau and Sao Tome) €75
- Other intercontinental flights, €90.

Notes: Maximum weight advised per set 70 lbs (32kg).
Surfboards must always be carried in a suitable bag and packed appropriately. Passengers must always fill in the respective Transport Declaration form. In the absence of this document, inadequately packed equipment will not be accepted at check-in and may consequently be refused transportation.
TAP Portugal does not accept liability for possible damage to inadequately packed boards during travel and recommends that an insurance policy be taken out.

Links: https://www.flytap.com/USA/enus/PlanBook/PrepareforTravel/Baggage/SportsEquipment

Thai - Surfboard Fee: $60 to $119

Website: www.thaiairways.com Telephone: US 1(800)-426-5204. UK 0844-561-0911. France +33 1-5568-8070.

Specifications:
Surfboards will not be included in the free baggage allowance.
One board not exceeding 9’0  ft (277 cm) at 50% of excess baggage charge: $60
Any surfboards exceeding 9’0 ft (277 cm) will be charged the full excess baggage fee: $119
A second surfboard shall be charged at the full excess baggage rate: $119

Notes: Please Contact Thai directly for more specific information. *Thai might charge more at airport. Please print page with fees to show airline staff, and make sure they don’t charge more than necessary.

Links: https://www.thaiairways.com/plan-your-trip/before-you-fly/en/baggage_and_optional_fees.htm

Thomas Cook (UK) Surfboard Fee:  £40 short haul/short haul plus, £60 long haul

Website: https://www.thomascook.com Telephone: US 1(800)-432-1359. Denmark +45 3247 7200. UK +44 0871-895-0038.

Specifications: Surfboards are charged at £40 short haul/short haul plus and £60 long haul for the return trip.

Thomsonfly Surfboard Fee: “For Surfboards Short haul – £35 return. Mid haul – £45 return. Long haul – £60 return ”

Website: https://flights.thomson.co.uk Telephone: UK +44 0844-871-1603

Specifications: You can take sports equipment on your flight with us, providing you contact us two months before on 0871 231 4787 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) and pre-book the carriage of these items. Space in our aircraft is limited, so if you do not pre-book carriage

https://www.thomson.co.uk/editorial/legal/baggage-allowance.html#sportsequipment
https://www.thomson.co.uk/editorial/faqs/flights/luggage.html

THY Turkish Airlines - Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.turkishairlines.com Telephone: US 1(800)-875-8875. France +33 825-800-902.

Specifications: For sports equipment that are in excess of the 70lbs (32 kg) weight limit, a fee will be charged. Please contact airline.

Notes: Please contact airline for more info.

Links: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/travel-information/baggage/sports-equipment-baggage-charges-and-conditions

Transaero Surfboard Fee: Free*

Website: https://www.transaero.ru/en Telephone: US 1(877)-747-1191. Russia +7 (495) 788 8080

Specifications: *70 pounds of weight allowed but if exceeded $50 is charged.
Surfing equipment weighing up to 44 lbs, with dimensions of  6.2 ft x 2.4 ft x 2.1, for one passenger in addition to the free baggage allowance:

Surfboard
Fixations
Wet suit
Pair of boots
Other accessories.

Links: https://transaero.ru/en/info-and-services/baggage/Sportsoutfit

Transavia Airlines - Surfboard Fee: 40 euros per flight.

Website: https://www.transavia.com Telephone: UK +44 0906-6800065. France +33 0892-058888. Rest of the world +35 2-270-027-28.

Specifications: Confirm before 72 hours.

TUIfly - Surfboard Fee: $40*

Website: https://www.tuifly.com/en/ Telephone: Germany +49 0180-6000-120.

Specifications: Surfboards up to a maximum weight of 66 lbs (30 kilo), can be carried for an administration fee (per item, per flight segment) of USD $40 / €25 / £20, on international flights.

Notes:
*Our Wave Tribe bro Stift comments: One Kitepack, also above 140 cm (55″) will be charged with 65 Euro. I can´t post a source, because you need to have a flightnumber to get the price. From 01/05/2014 you get only one piece of luggage with 15 kg (33 lbs)  for free.

Links: https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/TUIfly/baggage.php

United Surfboard Fee: $100 to $200.

Website: www.united.com Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-864-8331. UK +44 0845-607-6760. France +33 01-71-23-03-3.

Specifications: United Airlines will accept one surfboard or one surfboard bag containing up to four boards per customer as checked baggage, weighing 50 pounds or less for a service charge fee of $100 (each way) for travel between the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and $200 (each way) for all other travel.
This service charge is in addition to any excess and overweight baggage charges that may apply.

Notes: Boards and board bags combined weighing more than 99.9 pounds (45.3 kg) will not be accepted as checked baggage.
The fin must be removed or well-padded. The entire board must be encased in a suitable container to avoid scratching. United is not liable for damages. Excess valuation cannot be purchased for a surfboard.

Links: https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/sports.aspx

USAir Surfboard Fee: $200

Website: www.usairways.com Telephone: US & rest of the world 1(800)-428-4322. Travel agent help desk 1(800)-231-3131.

Specifications: “Surfboards will be accepted as checked baggage for a charge of $200 per direction. One item of surfing equipment consists of 1 surfboard.
When packaging a surfboard, keels and/or kedges must be removed or crated in such a manner so as to prevent damage to other baggage.
Surfboards will be accepted on US Airways Express flights. However, their acceptance may be restricted by length on some aircraft. A US Airways Reservation agent can provide additional information.”

Links: https://reservations.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/baggage/specialitems.html
https://www.luggageforward.com/index.jsp?cft=usa007017009&mkt=usa007017009&mki=usa007017009&src=spx0002&cbd=spx

Varig Airlines or ‘Old’ Varig (‘New Varig’: GOL airlines) Surfboard Fee:  $42.50/$85

Website: www.varigbrasil.com Telephone: 1(800)-468 2744

Specifications: Under 109″, $42.50 per board each way, Over 109″, $85 per board each way.

Links: https://www.surfline.com/travel/story_assets/2005_11_03_boardbag/bamp.cfm

Virgin Atlantic - Surfboard Fee: Free

Website: www.virgin-atlantic.com Telephone: US & Canada 1(800)-862-8621. UK headquarters +44 0844-209-7777.

Specifications: Free, limit one per customer. Must not exceed 9’0 ft (277 cm) and must not exceed 50 lbs (23 kg) in weight.

Links: https://www.virgin-atlantic.com/us/en/travel-information/baggage/sports-equipment.html

Virgin Blue Surfboard Fee: $40 – $60. *Free as part of checked baggage.

Check dimensions and weight allowance below.

Website: https://www.virginaustralia.com/ Telephone: US 1(855)- 253-8021. UK +44 0800-051-1281. Rest of the world +61 7-3295-2296.

Specifications: *Sporting equipment can be accepted as checked baggage. The maximum dimensions for sporting equipment are as follows.
Weight: 70 lbs
Height: 38 inches
Length: 9 ft
Width: 32 inches

Each piece of sporting equipment will count towards your piece allowance, with each item classified as one piece.

WestJet - Surfboard Fee: $20 to $50

Website: https://www.westjet.com/ Telephone: 1(888)-937-8538.

Specifications:  Lightweight surfboards packaged in a single bag that weighs less than 70 lbs will be accepted as a single surfboard for charging purposes.
Surfboards and windsurfers will be accepted in checked baggage when under 9.8 feet (3 metres) long.
All boards must have the fin removed, be padded, and packed properly to prevent damage to the board, sail and other baggage.

Notes: $20 dollars is it counts as second item. $50 dollars, as third item.

Links: https://www.westjet.com/guest/en/travel/basics/baggage/sport-equipment.shtml

Xiamen Airlines - Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.chinahighlights.com Telephone: China +86 592-2226666 Email: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser.

Notes: Please email airline for more information.

XL Airways UK Surfboard Fee: Undetermined.

Website: https://www.xl.com Telephone: U.S. 1(877)-496-9889. France +33 (0)9 69 32 09 12. Rest of the world +33 3 22 19 25 04.