Surfboard airline fees

Surfboard airline fees

Airlines reserve the right to develop their own baggage policies, allowing for much disparity between them. Airline surfboard charges can change at any time. At times, airlines may charge per board as opposed to per bag, especially if you are carrying 3 or more boards. Please be advised that airlines are not always consistent about how much they charge or when they charge. Bring extra money or a credit card in case you're charged excessive board fees. Airlines are clamping down more and more on excess baggage.

Below is a list of airlines and their charges for carrying surfboards. We do our best to keep this information as accurate as possible. If you've been on a recent trip, please submit a board fee report.

Always call before booking to confirm the going rate, number of boards per bag and any embargos. But remember, even if you call ahead and confirm over the phone how much an airline charges in excess baggage fees, you may still find yourself being stuck at the ticket window with a ridiculous surcharge, and no, it doesn't matter what you were told on the phone.

Smile as you check in. Be chatty and friendly. There doesn't seem to be much of a fixed policy, so it's really the luck of the draw. Being nice and making friends definitely helps.

Sports Express Luggage & Sports Equipment FAQs. DHL, FEDEX, UPS and USPS are also options, but check for their current policies and prices. Other options are: Boards 7ft 2inches and smaller can be shipped via Greyhound Package Express (GPX) for $55. Boards 7ft 3inches and bigger can be shipped via Forward Air (FWA) for $79. These are terminal-to-terminal shippers, meaning you will have to pick the closest terminal to you and pick up the board there."