Can you mail a surfboard?
Can you mail a surfboard?
Surfboards are fragile, long, and can be rather heavy when packed together—making them a potential nightmare to ship. You can't exactly go down to the local post office, buy a box, and stick your surfboard inside. However, it is still possible to get your surfboard from point-A to point-B.
How much does it cost to ship a surfboard to Hawaii?
It costs about $125, which is a little more than the $75 to $100 they charge you to carry it with you on the plane, but there's no weight limit so you can make it affordable by packing a few together.
Does southwest charge for surfboards?
Hi @BHSurfer and @fly, Surfboards are $75.00 per board to check, and they must be transported with the keel removed to prevent damage to other baggage.
Does Delta charge for surfboards?
Travelers will now pay standard Delta baggage fees for sporting equipment as long as it meets weight and size requirements. Delta charges $30 each way for the first checked bag and $40for the second. United Airlines eliminated its $150-$200 surfboard fee in 2018, but only on nonstop flights to and from California.
Can you fly with a longboard?
Most regular airlines official rules accept skateboards are either standard checked baggage or standard carry-on. Most airlines will often let you carry on your board if it fits in the overhead compartment. Low-cost airlines, however, tend to make you check in your longboard and charge you for it.
How much does it cost to check a surfboard on United?
United will now only charge its regular checked bag fees ($30 for the first bag, $40 for the second, each way) for surfboards on nonstop flights and from California. The $150-$200 surcharge, on top of standard checked bag fees, will remain on other routes, including connecting flights.
Does American Airlines charge for surfboards?
Effective immediately, American Airlines will no longer charge passengers $150 to check sports equipment like bicycles or surfboards, or musical instruments like a cello. American will continue to charge a $150 fee for certain specialty items, like scuba tanks and antlers, which have different handling requirements.
How do you ship a surfboard?
Surfboards and similar items. You are welcome to check surfboards, kiteboards, paddleboards, and wakeboards for a transportation fee. We will accept one or more boards packed in a board bag with adequate padding.
How much does Alaska Airlines charge for surfboards?
Alaska charges $30 for the first checked item, which makes flying Alaska one of the most budget-friendly ways to travel with your surfboard. If you have the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card, your free checked bag perk will waive the fee to check your surfboard.
How much does Hawaiian Airlines charge for surfboards?
Surfboards and similar items. You are welcome to check surfboards, kiteboards, paddleboards, and wakeboards for a transportation fee. We will accept one or more boards packed in a board bag with adequate padding.
How much are JetBlue surfboards?
Surfboards are accepted on JetBlue domestic flights for a fee of $100 per board each way and will count as a checked bag.
How much are extra bags on Southwest?
Southwest will accept the first two checked bags for free provided that the bags do not exceed 50 lbs and 62 inches (L+W+H). Overweight items from 50 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches will be accepted for a charge of $75 per item.