Airline Kiteboard Fees 2023 - Airline-Baggage-Fees.com

Flying with Kitesurfing Boards and Equipment

When planning on taking your kitesurfing gear with you, make sure the airline you are flying with will accept your kiteboard and kites as checked luggage.

Even though kites pack up quite small, and kiteboards are typically the same size as wakeboards and small surfboards, some airlines will charge an excessive amount for taking your gear on your flight.

Look for airlines that will accept your kitesurf gear for free, in place of one of your checked bags, or for just a small fee. Another option is to pack your kites and lines into your regular suitcase, and simply rent a board at your destination.

If bringing your kiteboard with you on an airline that charges an excessive amount for kitesurfing gear, you could pack your kites into your suitcase, and claim the board as a surfboard, wakeboard, or snowboard (depending on your destination) to pay a lower fee.

Some travelers have had success avoiding airline fees by packing their kitesurfing gear into kiteboarding travel bags labeled as golf equipment, as many airlines accept golf equipment for free or at a reduced rate. Keep in mind that some airlines are catching on to this, so you may have some difficulty passing it off as golf clubs. Some people recommend to pack to pack a golf club or two into your bag bag, to be able to prove that it is in fact golf equipment in the bag.

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Airline Name	Included in Allowance?	Cost	Policy / Comments
Aer Lingus	No	40-50 EUR	View Policy
Aer Lingus Aer Lingus Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing equipment is accepted on Aer Lingus as regular sports equipment, the same as a surfboard or windsurf board would be accepted. Kiteboards must not exceed 2.4m in length (approx. 110 inches). They must be packed in cushioning material such as bubble wrapping to protect them against damage. On Aer Lingus Regional flights, surfboards must not exceed 2.05m (approx. 80 inches). Please give sufficient time at check-in for security and handling procedures. You must arrive at check-in at least 90-minutes before your scheduled departure time. Unfortunately, kitesurfing equipment can’t be booked online. To book it you must contact your local reservations office to book it as windsurfing equipment, or book it online as a surfboard. The maximum weight allowable for sports equipment is 23kg/50lb. Normal excess baggage rates apply if you carry in excess to this maximum allowance. For Aer Lingus flights operating to/from North America, sports equipment is carried as part of the standard baggage allowance. Excess baggage rates of €75/$100 apply if you carry in excess of the standard allowance. This fee is charged per passenger, each way. For all other Aer Lingus flights, Sports Equipment is subject to a fee of €40 or equivalent payable online prior to departure; or a fee of €50 or equivalent payable through the Aer Lingus reservations centre or at the airport on the day of departure. This fee is charged per passenger, per direction. For Business Passengers, your kitesurf gear will be carried free of charge.
Aeroflot	Yes	Free	View Policy
Aeroflot Aeroflot Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Will be included in free baggage allowance. Extra piece rate will apply if it is over free baggage allowance shown on the ticket. Overweight, oversize rate will apply according to measurements.
Aerolineas Argentinas	No	$50 - $100 USD	View Policy
Aerolineas Argentinas Aerolineas Argentinas Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf equipment is accepted on Aerolineas Argentinas flights, upon payment of the sports equipment fee. This includes boards and kites packed into 1 bag. Aerolineas Argentinas Kitesurfing Equipment Fees Within Argentina - $ 1.200 ARS Within South America - $50 USD South America to/from USA/Europe - $100 USD / EUR
Aeromexico	No	$75 - $165 USD	View Policy
Aeromexico Aeromexico Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment is allowed on Aeromexico flights for a fee of $75 on flights within Mexico, and $150 on International flights. If flying during Peak Season, the High Season rates apply of $83 for Domestic, and $165 for international flights. Maximum weight allowed per piece on Aeromexico routes is 70 lb/32 kg. Maximum length allowed per piece on narrow-body cabin is 204 centimeters / 80 inches and wide-body cabin is 294 centimeters / 115 inches (Maximum length including case) This fee will be charged for each item. The golf-bag fee is the same as kitesurfing fee on Aeromexico, so there is no need to try to pass-off your kiting gear as a set of golf clubs.
AHA! Airlines	Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
AHA! Airlines AHA! Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment is accepted by AHA! Airlines as a piece of regular checked luggage, and all standard baggage fees will apply ($30 first bag, $50 2nd bag, $100 extra bag). You may also be charged any applicable oversize ($50) and overweight ($50) fees if exceeding 62 linear inches (L+H+W) or 23 kg / 50 lbs. You may consider packing into a camouflage kite/golf bag, to take advantage of the fact that golf equipment is accepted as standard checked baggage without incurring an oversize baggage fee - however, the weight limit of 23 kg / 50 lbs still applies, and you will still be charged the overweight fee of $50 if exceeding that limit.
Air Algerie	Yes	Free	View Policy
Air Algerie Air Algerie Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Part of the allowable two free checked baggage allowance per passenger provided they are less than 10 ft/3 meters in length and the sail is detachable and collapsible, unless it is a third piece in which case excess baggage charges apply. NOTE: Such equipment of greater length must be referred to AH Cargo for carriage.
Air Belgium	No	100-175 EUR	View Policy
Air Belgium Air Belgium Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Air Belgium accepts your kitesurfing equipment as checked luggage, upon payment of a kite/sports equipment fee. Air Belgium Kitesurfing Fee Online: 100 EUR At Airport (Cash): 150 EUR At Airport (Credit Card) 175 EUR Your kite bag is limited in length to 300 cm, with a maximum weight of 32 kg. You must register your kitesurfing gear with Air Belgium at least 48 hours before your flight, to reserve room for it in the cargo hold.
Air Berlin	Yes	See Policy	View Policy
Air Berlin Air Berlin Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kite Surfing - - packed in soft case or similar. If the kite surfing equipment you wish to check in exceeds the free baggage allowance included in your fare, you have the option of checking it in as a separate item of baggage under the excess baggage conditions currently in force. Sports and special baggage must be registered in advance.
Air Canada	Yes	$100 CAD/USD	View Policy
Air Canada Air Canada Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment is accepted by Air Canada in your checked luggage. One board or one bag containing kiteboarding equipment counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type. You will be charged a flat fee of $100 CAD/USD per board. Please note that only ONE board is allowed - TWO handling fees will be charged if 2 boards are packed in the same bag! Maximum length: 292 cm (115 in) Maximum width: 60 cm Maximum weight: 32 kg (70 lb) Air Canada Kiteboarding Fee 2023 Kiteboards are subject to a fee of $100.00 CA/US (plus applicable taxes) for carriage on Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights, as well as on Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz, Sky Regional and Exploits Valley Air. The fee applies to one-way flights and for each way of travel on round-trip and multi-segment flight. NOTE: Two fees apply for two (2) boards packed in the same container. No other baggage fees apply to kiteboards. No oversize charge applies to kiteboards, provided they do not exceed the maximum length and width stated above. A single fixed Kiteboarding fee is waived when you purchase a Latitude, Premium Economy or Business Class fare for travel within Canada, and between Canada and the U.S, or if you are a member of the military. Aeroplan Elite Status Members may bring, without charge, one piece of kiteboarding equipment for each bag allowed by their Elite Status. Packing Instructions Sports equipment bags and cases can’t contain clothing or other personal items. They must be used only to carry sports equipment. The following will be accepted: Kiteboards packed in a rigid and/or hard-shell container specifically designed for shipping/travel, or kiteboards packed in a soft-sided kite travel bag. Air Canada will not be responsible if the kiteboard is damaged if packed in a soft-sided bag. Fins must be removed from the boards. Keep in mind that Air Canada charges PER BOARD, and two fees may be charged if there are 2 boards in the same bag. It is unlikely you will be asked to open up the bag at check-in but it may happen, so keep that in mind if planning to fly with 2 or more kiteboards.
Air Europa	No	EUR 150	View Policy
Air Europa Air Europa Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Air Europa accepts kitesurfing equipment on their flights for a flat fee, depending on the origin/destination of your flight. Your kitesurf equipment is not included as part of your regular checked baggage allowance. Air Europa Kitesurfing Equipment Fee 2023 Mainland Spain and Balearic Islands - EUR 75/USD 77/GBP 65/CHF 74 Canary Islands, Europe and Africa- EUR 100/USD 103/GBP 87/CHF 99 Long Haul (Miami, Havana, Santo Domingo, New York, Punta Cana, San Juan) - EUR 150/USD 155/GBP 130/CHF 148 Long Haul (Rest of World) - EUR 180/USD 186/GBP 156/CHF 177
Air France	Yes	Included / 65 - 125 EUR	View Policy
Air France Air France Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kiteboards can be on Air France as checked baggage. Prior approval from Air France customer service department is required. You must submit your request at least 48 hours before your flight's departure. Depending on the size of the board and your travel dates, the following rules apply. If your board is less than 300 cm / 118 inches in length and under 23 kg / 50 lb in weight, it is considered a standard checked baggage item and is included at no extra charge in your baggage allowance (except for Light and Basic fare tickets) if it is the only baggage that you want to check in (or one out of the 2 baggages allowed for the Business and La Première cabins.) Want to transport more baggage items? Does your equipment exceed the number, size or weight allowance for your ticket? You can purchase a Baggage Option online or pay a fee for this option at the airport. It is cheaper to pay for it online. Exceptions for flights to and from the United States, Canada or Mexico, or for corresponding flights via one of these countries If the board is between 107 to 300 cm / 42 to 118 inches in length and under 23 kg / 50 lb in weight, its transport is not included in your ticket price. At the airport, you must pay an extra fee that varies based on the origin/destination of your trip. - Zone 2: €65 (or 75 USD on flights departing from a country outside the European zone) - Zone 4: €125 on flights departing from a country within the European zone (150 USD departing from all other countries) - Zone 5: €100 on flights departing from a country within the European zone (100 USD departing from all other countries) Check here for airports in zones. Baggage items exceeding 32 kg / 70 lb in weight or 300 cm / 118 in in length cannot be transported in the hold.
Air New Zealand	Yes	Free - Standard Baggage Fee	View Policy
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing gear is accept free of charge on Air New Zealand as part of your regular free checked baggage allowance, in place of a regular suitcase. Your kitesurfing bag must be less than 2.00 meters long, and weigh less than 23 kg / 50 lbs. If your kite gear is brought as an extra item in addition to your suitcases, you will have to pay the regular Extra Bag fee, as if it were an extra suitcase. If your kitesurf bag weighs more than 23 kg / 50 lbs, Air New Zealand's standard Overweight Baggage fee will apply, up to a maximum weight of 32 kg / 70 lbs. If your kite bag is longer than 2.00 m in length, an Oversize Baggage fee will also apply. The maximum length allowed is 2.50 m. Note: Some size restrictions apply if flying domestically on smaller aircraft, as items larger than 180 x 80 x 120 cm will not fit. Please contact Air New Zealand for assistance.
Air Panama	Yes	$20-$30	View Policy
Air Panama Air Panama Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Surfboards on Air Panama Domestic Flights All passengers must inform the airline at the time of reservation that they would like to transport a surfboard. Only a limited number of surfboards may be brought onto each airplane, hence it is important to notify the airline early and receive confirmation that you are able to transport the surfboard. Surfboards larger than 7 feet are not part of the baggage allowance, and will be charged $20 on domestic routes. You should check with the Air Panama call center to confirm the type of aircraft on your route, and to confirm whether it is possible to transport your surfboard. Surfboards on Air Panama International Flights Passengers must inform the airline at the time of reservation that they would like to transport a surfboard. Only a limited number of surfboards may be brought onto each airplane. Surfboards larger than 7 feet are not part of the baggage allowance, and will be charged $30 on international routes.
Air Transat	Yes	Free - Standard Baggage Fee	View Policy
Air Transat Air Transat Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf equipment is accepted by Air Transat for check-in as regular baggage. Your kitesurf equipment will count toward your regular baggage allowance, and you will be charged the standard checked baggage fees as if it were a regular suitcase. Air Transat's standard Excess Baggage (Extra Piece) and Overweight Baggage (23-32 kg, $100) fees may apply, but there is no Oversize baggage fee for flying with kitesurf equipment. You can prepay and preregister your kitesurf equipment with Air Transat up to 72 hours before your flight. Definition: 1 kiteboard, 1 power kite, and 1 helmet per passenger Dimensions: Regular Size - no oversize baggage fee will be charged, but an overweight baggage fee may be charged if weighing more than 50 lbs / 23 kg. Cost: See checked baggage allowance for your fare type/destination. You must pre-register and pay for your kiteboard equipment at least 72 hours before your flight. Your kitesurf bag will be charged as if it were a regular suitcase. Tip: If your kiteboard bag is your 3rd piece of luggage, it is better to register it as either "Windsurfing equipment" or a "Surfboard", as the surfboard baggage fee of $100 is cheaper than the $225 3rd bag fee, and allows for a weight limit of up to 32 kg / 70 lbs without incurring overweight baggage fees. Excess Baggage Charges: Fees will apply if you exceed the maximum checked baggage allowance
Alaska Airlines	Yes	$30-$40	View Policy
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Alaska Airlines accepts your kitesurfing equipment as a piece of regular luggage, and will waive the oversize/overweight fees - you will only be charged the standard checked luggage fee of $30 if it is your 1st bag, or $40 if it is your 2nd bag. If your kiteboard equipment is in addition to 2 suitcases, the standard excess baggage rate of $150 per item will apply. Please note that the higher $150 3rd / Extra Bag fee applies on all Alaska Airlines flights purchased on/after June 30 2023. The previous extra bag fee of $100 still applies to flights purchased before June 30 2023. Refer to our Alaska Airlines Checked Baggage policy for checked piece, overweight, and oversize charges. Kitesurfing Multiple Piece Exception One set of kiteboard equipment may be checked as two separate pieces for one charge. One set of kiteboard equipment may include one kiteboard and fin(s) (fins exceeding 3 inches in length must be removed), one foil or leading-edge inflatable (LEI) kite, one control bar with flying lines, and one helmet and personal flotation device (PFD).
Allegiant Air	Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Allegiant Air Allegiant Air Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Allegiant Air does not offer a baggage policy directly relating to Kitesurfing equipment. However, they do state that sporting equipment will be considered as a standard checked bag, with all applicable fees applied per person, per bag, per segment. Applicable fees will be applied for bags exceeding the 50 lbs weight limit and 80 inches size limits. The 80 inch size limit is generous enough that your kite gear may fit within it (depending on how many boards and kites you are packing), however you may have difficulty staying within the low 50 lbs weight limit. You will be charged accordingly for exceeding the weight allowance. If exceeding Allegiant's 50 lbs weight limit with your Kitesurf bag, you will be charged a $50 overweight fee as long as the bag is below 70 lbs / 32 kg. Kite bags weighing between 70-100 lbs (32-45 kg) will be charged an additional $75 fee. Keep in mind, no individual bag weighing more than 100lbs will be accepted.
American Airlines	No	See Policy	View Policy
American Airlines American Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy American Airlines will accept your kitesurfing equipment as a piece of regular checked baggage, as long as it is within the 23 kg / 50 lbs weight limit. The oversize baggage fee is waived. Cost to Fly with Kitesurfing Equipment on American Airlines in 2023 Standard checked bag fees of your destination apply up to 50lbs / 23kgs and 126in / 320cm (length + width + height) or a $150 fee applies from 51lbs / 23kgs to 70lbs / 32kgs. If you have additional bags that are not kitesurfing equipment, all standard checked baggage, oversize, and overweight, and excess baggage fees may apply. Definition of Kitesurfing Equipment on American Airlines 1 bag or case can contain multiple boards and will count as 1 checked item. Keels, kedges, and/or fins must be removed or properly protected to prevent damage to other bags.
Andes Lineas Aereas	Yes	See Policy	View Policy
Andes Lineas Aereas Andes Lineas Aereas Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf equipment is allowed as part of your checked baggage allowance, and transported free of charge as long as you do not exceed your weight allowance. Excess weight will be treated as regular excess weight, with a charge per kilo.
ArkeFly	No	EUR 65	View Policy
ArkeFly ArkeFly Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment is required to be booked with TUI fly and is subject to fees. The booking can be made with the TUI fly service center. You must book the baggage and pay the fee before the flight, or it is not guaranteed that it will be transported. Sporting equipment such as kitesurf equipment up to a maximum weight of 30 kg can be transported on TUI fly flights for a fee of EUR 65 per piece, per route. Kiteboard, up to 140 cm Equipment with accessories Fee per route: 65 EUR Registration required: Yes Kiteboard, over 140 cm Equipment with accessories Fee per route: 65 EUR Registration required: Yes
Arkia Israeli Airlines	No	See Policy	View Policy
Arkia Israeli Airlines Arkia Israeli Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Surfboards or Fragile and Irregular Sports Equipment: 50% of the excess weight rate (regardless of the passenger's total baggage weight).
Aserca	No	$15 - $75 USD	View Policy
Aserca Aserca Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf Equipment will be accepted upon payment of the following fees. Please note, the amount varies depending on whether paying inside or outside of Venezuela. Kitesurf Fees Inside Venezuela: $15 USD Kitesurf Fees Outside Venezuela: $75 USD
Austrian Airlines	Yes	See Policy	View Policy
Austrian Airlines Austrian Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment : 1 kite, 1 surfboard Sports equipment is part of your free baggage allowance if its size is within the stated limits. If the transport of your sports equipment is exceeding your free baggage allowance, excess baggage charges are applicable: Within Europe and 3rd countries - EUR 50.- or USD/CAD 70 Inter-continental - EUR 100.- or USD/CAD 150
Avelo Airlines	Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Avelo Airlines Avelo Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Avelo Airlines accepts kiteboarding equipment as a piece of checked luggage. Avelo's standard checked baggage fees apply, as well as any applicable oversize ($100) and overweight ($100) fees. Please note that these fees have increased in 2023, up from $50 in years past. Avelo Airlines will accept kiteboards so long as the equipment is well padded and encased in appropriate board bags or suitable containers. Any skegs or fins should be removed or be well-padded.
Avianca	Yes	$150 ($25 - $150 USD)	View Policy
Avianca Avianca Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Avianca considers one piece of kitesurfing equipment as a kite, control bar, harness and wakeboards. Extra cost applies for flying with kitesurf equipment on Avianca. You are limited in weight to 32kg / 70 lbs, and maximum dimensions up to 366 cm (12 feet), so you'll fit within the allowance without any difficulty. For flights to and from Europe: Pieces weighing more than or equal to 33 kilograms (71 lbs) or the sum of their outside dimensions (height + length + width) greater than 230 cm (90.5 inches) will not be accepted as checked baggage. Fees for Flying with Kitesurf Equipment on Avianca 2022 Within Colombia - COP 85,000 Within Peru - $29 USD Within Ecuador - $25 USD Between the North America and South America - $150 USD Between the North America and Central America - $150 USD Between Mexico and South America - $150 USD Between Central American countries - $150 USD Between Central America and South America - $150 USD Between Central America and Mexico - $150 USD To and from the Caribbean - $150 USD Between South American countries - $100 USD To and from Europe - 100 EUR / 80 GBP
AZUL Brazilian Airlines	Yes	$150	View Policy
AZUL Brazilian Airlines AZUL Brazilian Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf Equipment and Kiteboards are accepted on AZUL Brazilian Airlines for a flat-rate service fee Kitesurf Equipment on AZUL Domestic Flights: $150 USD Kitesurf Equipment on AZUL International (USA and Europe) Flights: $150 USD or 150 EUR Kitesurf Equipment on AZUL International (South America/Cayenne) Flights: $60 USD
BahamasAir	Yes	$75 USD	View Policy
BahamasAir BahamasAir Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf gear is accepted on BahamasAir flights and is treated as a regular checked bag. All standard checked baggage fees will be charged, and any applicable oversize and/or overweight fees may apply. No bag may weigh more than one hundred (100 lbs) pounds. Potential Excess Baggage Fees for Kitesurf Gear on International Travel 51 – 70 lbs (23 – 32 kilos): $75.00 Greater than 70lbs (32 kilos) & less than 99 lbs: $125.00 Greater than 62″ & 70 lbs (32kilos): $150.00 Source: http://bahamasair.com/optionalfees/
Belavia	No	Free	View Policy
Belavia Belavia Kitesurfing Equipment Policy KITESURFING EQUIPMENT - 1 board up to 2m long 1 (one) set of kitesurfing equipment packed in protective packing as 1 bag/ 1 piece not exceeding the weight of 23 kg and not exceeding 2m in length is transported free of charge in addition to the established free baggage allowance in the corresponding travel class. Each additional set / piece / bag of sport equipment will be transported for a fee of 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP * for 1 (one) set / piece / bag. If the weight of 1 (one) set of kitesurfing equipment is more than 23 kg, an additional charge in the amount of 50 EUR / 60 USD / 50 GBP * is collected for 1 (one) set of sports equipment. Kiteboard equipment transportation requires prior approval of the Airline.
Boliviana de Aviacion	Yes	Free	View Policy
Boliviana de Aviacion Boliviana de Aviacion Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf Equipment is allowed on Boliviana de Aviacion flights within the standard baggage allowance, and replace one of your regular checked bags in your allowance. If your kite bag exceeds the allowed weight allowance for your route, you will be charged the regular overweight fee depending on your route (see the BoA standard baggage fees page for more info, but in general $100 to/from USA, $35 to/from Spain, 1% of Fare per KG within South America). If applicable on your route, it is possible that an oversize baggage fee may be charged ($130 USD on flights to/from Miami) for kitesurf bags exceeding 158 linear cm (62 inches).
Breeze Airways	Yes	$40-$50 USD	View Policy
Breeze Airways Breeze Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing equipment is accepted by Breeze Airways for the standard checked baggage fee of a regular suitcase (approximately $40 if 1st bag, $45 if 2nd bag, $50 if 3rd bag), or $50 if paid at the airport. The kitesurf equipment is limited to 50 lbs and 62 inches, and a $50 oversized or overweight fee will be charged if exceeding these limits. Kitesurf boards longer than 62 inches are technically not accepted.
British Airways	Yes	Free - Standard Baggage Fee	View Policy
British Airways British Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy British Airways will accept your kitesurfing equipment free of charge as part of your standard free checked baggage allowance, as long it is within the weight limit for your fare class (23 kg for Economy Class, 32 kg for Business/First Class). If your kitesurfing equipment exceeds the weight limit of 23 kg / 50 lbs, you will charged a Heavy Bag fee of 65 GBP / 75 EUR / 100 USD / 100 CAD. Your kiteboarding bag containing the board and kites can be up to a maximum size of 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29.5in x 25.5in). Larger bags will not be accepted and must be sent as cargo. If you are bringing your kiteboarding gear within your free luggage allowance, it will be taken free of charge. If your kiteboarding gear is in excess of your free luggage allowance, the standard checked baggage fees will apply, as if it were a regular suitcase.
Brussels Airlines	Yes	See Policy - FREE	View Policy
Brussels Airlines Brussels Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf Equipment is accepted on Brussels airlines as part of your regular free checked baggage allowance. Kiting Equipment is defined as: 1 kite, 1 board Kiteboard equipment can be accepted free of charge if they do not exceed the free baggage allowance in number of pieces or weight. In case, the free baggage allowance is exceeded in number of pieces or weight, following special rates do apply per flight. Kiteboarding equipment exceeding your free baggage allowance will be accepted for a fee of €50/CHF60/$70 within Europe and for €100/CHF120/$130 on Intercontinental flights. Save by booking and paying your sports equipment fee in advance via the online Brussels Airlines Service Centre, you will only pay €45/CHF55/$65 per one-way on European flights.
Bulgaria Air	No	See Policy	View Policy
Bulgaria Air Bulgaria Air Kitesurfing Equipment Policy If within the regular free checked baggage allowance, Kiteboarding Equipment can be transported free of charge. Otherwise, transportation of sport equipment on Bulgaria Air is not included in the quota of checked baggage. It is charged as an extra piece of checked baggage EUR 50 in direction. The kiteboard equipment must be of maximum weight and dimensions 23 kg and 203 cm*
Bulgarian Air Charter	No	Free	View Policy
Bulgarian Air Charter Bulgarian Air Charter Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Bulgarian Air Charter offers each passenger to transport for free one set of Kitesurfing Equipment, as long as the maximum weight is below a limit of 20kg. This is in addition to the regular free baggage allowance. This is in effect for all Bulgarian Air Charter destinations, both for outgoing and return flight. Each subsequent sport equipment / piece shall be charged in compliance with the currently effective tariff of €3 / kg. If flying with kiteboard equipment, it is important to notify the airline ahead of time, otherwise your equipment may not be accepted at check-in.
Caribbean Airlines	Yes	Standard Baggage Fees + $75 USD	View Policy
Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment may be accepted by Caribbean Airlines, but may be charged an oversize baggage fee of $75 USD. Kitesurf Equipment must be securely packed in a travel case specifically designed for that piece of equipment. Check and make note of the weight and dimensions allowed for equipment carried by Caribbean Airlines at no extra costs. This is a limit in size of 62 inches (157cm total), and weight of 23 kg / 50 lbs. Caribbean Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Fees 2022 Oversize bags are charged $75 USD Overweight bags are charged $75 USD. Overweight bags are permitted up to 32kg / 70 lbs maximum. Standard Checked Baggage Fees apply Sports equipment will only be accepted as excess baggage on a space available basis, at the applicable excess baggage charge.
Cathay Pacific	Yes	See Policy	View Policy
Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf equipment is accepted on Cathay Pacific flights as a piece of regular checked baggage. All standard excess, oversize, and overweight baggage fees will apply. Please note the size of your kiteboard, so as not to exceed 203cm total linear dimensions, as otherwise 4x the excess baggage fee will be charged!
Cayman Airways	No	$95 USD	View Policy
Cayman Airways Cayman Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing equipment is not explicitly mentioned, although you should be able to bring it as "windsurfing gear" or "surfboard". Windsurfing: Consisting of one windsurfing board/one mask/One boom and sail. Accepted as checked baggage only. USD$95.00
Condor	No	50-135 EUR ($115-$160 USD)	View Policy
Condor Condor Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Condor will accept your kitesurf equipment to be checked in at a special rate. Be sure to book it online through the Condor website to get the cheaper rate than paying for your kiteboard at the airport. Please note, all sports equipment is subject to a mandatory registration, so you must notify the airline before checking in that you will be bringing kitesurfing equipment. Dimensions of your kitesurf gear are limited to 300 cm length x 60 cm width x 50 cm height, and a maximum weight of 30kg. Kitesurf equipment may comprise of max. 2 boards, 3 kites, harness, bar/control and safety lines and wetsuit, all stowed in one piece of baggage. If exceeding these, oversize and overweight fees will also apply. You may need to specify dimensions to confirm that it will fit, but this should not be a problem for kitesurf equipment. --------- Condor Zone 1 Kitesurfing Fee Online: 50 EUR / $115.00 At Airport: 120 EUR / $145.00 Condor Zone 2 Kitesurfing Fee Online: 60 EUR / $115.00 At Airport: 120 EUR / $145.00 Condor Zone 3 Kitesurfing Fee Online: 80 EUR / $150.00 At Airport: 135 EUR / $160.00 Condor Zone 4 Kitesurfing Fee Online: 80 EUR / $150.00 At Airport: 135 EUR / $160.00 Condor Zone 5 Kitesurfing Fee Online: 75 EUR / $150.00 At Airport: 135 EUR / $160.00 Note : Sports equipment which has not been registered in advance may also be subject to an additional fee of 50.01 euros per flight (one-way) if checked in at the airport.
Contour Airlines	Yes	Not Accepted	View Policy
Contour Airlines Contour Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Contour Airlines no longer officially accepts Kitesurfing Equipment as they claim it is will not fit on the plane. This is incorrect, as Contour Airlines accepts surfboards and windsurfing gear, so rather than flying with kitesurfing gear, simply stated that you are flying with a surfboard or with windsurfing equipment. If you do manage to bring your kitesurfing gear, it will be subject to a $25 Sports Equipment Fee. Your kiteboarding equipment must be limited to 23 kg / 50 lbs, otherwise an additional $25 overweight fee will be charged. To have any chance of getting your kitesurfing gear accepted, the size of your kite bag must be below 30 x 15 x 45 inches. Contour Airlines Kitesurfing Fee: NOT ACCEPTED Contour Airlines Sports Equipment Fee: $25 USD + $25 Overweight Fee if more than 23 kg/50 lbs (max 45 kg / 99 lbs)
Copa Airlines	Yes	$150 USD	View Policy
Copa Airlines Copa Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy COPA Airlines will accept kitesurfing equipment for a flat fee of $150 Kitesurf Equipment on COPA Airlines is treated as "Large Sports Equipment", meaning it will incur a flat fee of $150 USD, for both international and domestic flights, regardless of whether it is part of the passenger’s luggage allowance. Your kitesurf gear will not be subject to overweight or oversize luggage fees. The maximum weight allowed is 100 pounds (45 kilograms), and the maximum size allowed is 115 linear inches (294 linear centimeters). This includes one kite, directional bar, harness, board, and ropes are accepted. Kiteboarding equipment is not accepted for transport during embargo periods
Croatia Airlines	No	See Policy - FREE	View Policy
Croatia Airlines Croatia Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing equipment is part of normal free baggage allowance (FBA), providing it does not exceed the FBA in weight and amount of pieces. The maximum dimensions of 158 cm may be disregarded. Kitesurf Equipment Fees on Croatia Airlines Flights within Croatia - HRK 225 + VAT (25%) Flights within Europe - EUR 50 / USD 70 / CAD 70 Intercontinental flights - EUR 100 / USD 150 / CAD 150 Kiteboard Equipment is defined as 1 board, 1 kite. It is classified as "NORMAL" sports equipment by Croatia Airlines. Due to its volume and weight, the number of sports equipment is restricted and must be pre-notifed at time of reservation. The acceptance of items exceeding 32kg and/or 158cm maximum dimensions requires pre-authorization by Croatia Airlines.
Czech Airlines	Yes	See Policy - FREE	View Policy
Czech Airlines Czech Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kiteboarding Equipment is accepted on Czech Airlines flights, as long as it is within your regular free checked baggage allowance. Kitesurf Equipment is treated as regular baggage, and all regular excess and overweight fees may apply. Although not mentioned explicitly on the Czech Airlines website, kitesurf equipment can be considered as surfboard or windsurf equipment within their description. "A surfboard or windsurfing set packed in protective packing not exceeding 23kg in weight is treated as 1 piece of baggage." - Czech Airlines Website, csa.cz It is important to reserve space for sports equipment transport in the aircraft hold. Please reserve sports equipment transport ahead of time, ideally with the ticket purchase, via the Czech Airlines Contact Centre, through the ticketing offices or your ticketing agent. For technical reasons, it is not possible to check sports equipment in excess of 32kg and/or 250cm in combined length, width and height.
Delta Airlines	Yes	Free - Standard Baggage Fee	View Policy
Delta Airlines Delta Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Delta Airlines accepts kitesurfing equipment as part of your regular checked baggage. Good News! - Kitesurf Equipment will be treated as a piece of standard luggage on Delta Airlines, you will no longer be charged the $150 handling fee when flying with Kiteboard gear on Delta Airlines. All standard baggage allowance and fees (1st / 2nd checked bag fees) based on cabin and travel region still apply. Kiteboard bags are limited to 23 kg / 50 lbs - bags weighing over 50 lbs. will be charged the applicable excess weight fee. Please note, boards over 115 linear inches (length + width + height) (292 cm) will not be accepted on Delta flights. Kiteboards are not accepted on flights operated by Express Jet, and some limits may apply on Delta Connection flights.
Eastern Airlines	Yes	Free	View Policy
Eastern Airlines Eastern Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing gear may be checked in substitution of one piece of the free Checked Baggage allowance for each Passenger at no charge on a one-item-for-one-bag basis. Kiteboard Equipment must not exceed the Maximum Weight (32 kg / 70 lbs) and Dimensions (80 inches / 203 cm linear). Fees may be assessed based on the fare purchased, weight, dimensions, and number of Checked Bags if it is in addition to your free checked baggage allowance.
Eastern Airways	No	30 GBP	View Policy
Eastern Airways Eastern Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Eastern Airways accepts kitesurfing equipment under their "Watersports Equipment" policy - for a fee of 30 GBP, you can bring kitesurfing equipment up to a maximum of 195 cm long. You are limited to a one bag per passenger. We recommend calling Eastern Airways at 08703 669 100 (outside the UK please dial: +44 (0)1652 680 600) to confirm space availability on your selected flight before booking.
EasyJet	No	45 - 55 GBP	View Policy
EasyJet EasyJet Kitesurfing Equipment Policy EasyJet accepts Kitesurf Equipment as Large Sporting Equipment. EASYJET LARGE SPORTS EQUIPMENT FEE - limit of 32 kg weight allowance Paid Online - £45 GBP At Airport - £55 GBP Depending on how many kites you are flying with, you could also purchase a Small Sports Equipment if you can fit within the 20 kg limit, for a fee of 37 GBP (47 GBP at the airport). This could be useful if also bringing a regular suitcase and you have unused KG in your allowance. If purchasing standard baggage and sports equipment, the exact distribution of weight between baggage items doesn't matter, subject to the maximum weights (32 kg per item) for health and safety reasons.
Edelweiss Air	No	Free	View Policy
Edelweiss Air Edelweiss Air Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf equipment flies free of charge in addition to your free checked baggage allowance on Edelweiss Air. Kitesurf bags fly for free as long as they weigh less than 23 kg / 50 lbs, and are shorter than 315 cm. Only 1 piece of sports equipment is accepted free of charge - extra items you will have to pay the standard extra bag fee for your flight. Even though your kitesurf board bag flies for free, you will still have to register your board bag at least 4 days before your flight via the Edelweiss website. If your kite equipment weighs more than 23 kg / 50 lbs, up to maximum of 32 kg / 70 lbs, you can still bring with Edelweiss, but you will have to pay the "Category Big" sports equipment fee, as follows: Flights to/from Europe: Category Normal (up to 23 kg): CHF 0.- Category Big (up to 32 kg): CHF 149.- Flights to/from North Africa and Jordan: Category Normal (up to 23 kg): CHF 0.- Category Big (up to 32 kg): CHF 201.- Flights to/from Short-haul intercontinental destinations: Category Normal (up to 23 kg): CHF 0.- Category Big (up to 32 kg): CHF 287.- Flights to/from Medium-haul intercontinental destinations: Category Normal (up to 23 kg): CHF 0.- Category Big (up to 32 kg): CHF 368.- Flights to/from Long-haul intercontinental destinations: Category Normal (up to 23 kg): CHF 0.- Category Big (up to 32 kg): CHF 460.-
El Al	No	$100-$200	View Policy
El Al El Al Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Sports equipment, in addition to the baggage allowance and/or sports equipment weighing more than 15 kilos (33 pounds) and/or exceeding 140 cm (55 inches) is considered large sports equipment and entails payment for its transport (as listed in the following table). Short Flights - up to 5.5 hours Small Sports Equipment - $70 Large Sports Equipment - $100 Long Flights - over 5.5 hours Small Sports Equipment - $70 Large Sports Equipment - $200
Emirates	Yes	Included as Checked Bag	View Policy
Emirates Emirates Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Emirates will accept kite surfing equipment as part your free checked baggage allowance, as long as you do not exceed your allowed weight limit. Dimensions of your kite bag are limited to a maximum of 300 cm in linear dimensions (L+W+H). 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. If you exceed your total combined weight allowance, excess baggage rates will apply. Please note that these may get quite expensive very quickly, as overweight fees are charged on a Per KG basis. If you know that you will be going over your allowed weight limit, consider purchasing your extra weight allowance online in advance, as it will be much cheaper than at the airport. On flights to/from Canada and the USA and to/from Africa, a piece concept applies. In this case, there is a flat-fee for overweight bags weighing between 23-32 kg (50-70 lbs). Emirates Excess Weight Charge (23-32 kg / 50-70 lbs) for journeys involving Canada and North America Applicable charge: $75 USD / $95 CAD
Etihad Airways	Yes	Free - Overweight Fee	View Policy
Etihad Airways Etihad Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Your Kitesurfing gear will be accepted on Etihad Airways free of charge as part of your free checked baggage allowance, as long as you do not exceed your maximum total weight allowance. The only limit is that your kitesurfing bag is not longer than 300 cm. Fins must be removed or properly protected. You will be charged Etihad's standard excess baggage / overweight baggage fees if your kitesurfing bag exceeds your overall free checked baggage allowance.
Eurowings	No	from 50 EUR	View Policy
Eurowings Eurowings Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf Equipment is accepted on Eurowings flights upon payment of a Sports Equipment Fee. You can book large pieces of sports equipment such as Kitesurf Equipment online up to 30 minutes before departure, either at the time of booking the flight or at a later date. Remember that there must be sufficient space in the plane's cargo hold to accept your kiteboards, so it is best to register them as early as possible. Your kitesurfing bag may weigh up to a maximum of 32 kg / 70 lbs on Eurowings. The Eurowings Sports Equipment Fee depends on your exact flight route, with prices starting at €50 / £43 / 50 CHF / $50 / 1.226 CZK / 548 SEK / 516 NOK / 372 DKK / 238 PLN / 20.482 HUF per kite bag.
Fiji Airways	Yes	See Policy - $65-$200	View Policy
Fiji Airways Fiji Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Gear can be carried on Fiji Airways as checked baggage. If exceeding the size limits of standard baggage, your kite gear will be treated as "Bulky Items". Bulky items consist of any 'one' piece exceeding 158cm (62in) but not exceeding 277cm (109in) in total dimension [length + width + height], at a maximum weight of 23kg (50lbs), (may include surfboards, golf bags and other equipment) The bulky item fee on Fiji Airways depends on the origin and destination of your flight. Please check the fees below - Exact fees for your flight may vary slightly. Australia - Fiji/Pacific Islands: $65 AUD Australia - Hong Kong / Japan / Singapore: $120 AUD Australia - US/Canada: $140 AUD New Zealand - Fiji/Pacific Islands: $120 NZD New Zealand - Hong Kong / Japan / Singapore: $120 NZD New Zealand - US/Canada: $180 NZD USA - Fiji: $140 USD USA - Pacific Islands: $150 USD ($200 USD Peak Period: 05/15-07/15 and 11/15-12/31) Canada - All Destinations: $190 CAD Please note that you may still be charged the extra bag fee as well as any possible overweight baggage fees for your kitesurfing gear, in addition to the bulky item fee.
Finnair	Yes	See Policy - 150-300 EUR	View Policy
Finnair Finnair Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Finnair's surfboard policy accepts a surfboard as one piece of special baggage, meaning that your kitesurfing gear may be accepted as a regular piece of checked luggage as long as it's dimensions are less than 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29.5in x 25.5in), and weighs less than 23 kg / 50 lbs. If your kitesurf bag is larger, you will be charged a Large Special Equipment fee, which can get pretty expensive. If this is the case, we recommend you consider booking with a different airline when flying with your kite gear. Finnair Large Special Equipment Fee 2023 Flights to/from Asia, North America and the Middle East - €300/$350 Flights within Finland and Europe - €150 The maximum weight of your kite bag is 23 kg / 50 lbs. If your boardbag weighs more than 23 kg / 50 lbs (up to a maximum of 32 kg / 70 lbs), you will be charged Finnair's Heavy Bag fee, which depends on the origin/destination of your flight. Finnair Heavy Bag Fee 2023 Flights to/from Asia, North America and the Middle East - €80/$90 Flights within Finland and Europe - €60 When flying with kitesurfing gear, it is best to inform Finnair ahead of time, as space may be limited in the cargo hold. If your kite bag is in addition to your regular free checked baggage, keep in mind that you will still need to pay the standard Excess Baggage Fee, as if it were an additional suitcase. It is cheaper to do so at least 1 week before departure, rather than at the airport.
Flair Airlines	Yes	See Policy	View Policy
Flair Airlines Flair Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Flair Air accepts kitesurf equipment as checked baggage. All standard checked baggage, oversize, overweight, and additional piece charges may apply. One per customer. Must be packaged for shipping to prevent damage. Maximum dimension accepted: 300 cm x 45 cm x 76 cm (length x width x height) or 9’8″ x 1’5″ x 2’5″. Due to the size, we may be limited to a small number of surfboards, kiteboards, and windsurfers, please remember to call Flair at 204-285-0844 ahead of arriving at the airport. Overweight and oversize fees apply. Sport Equipment is considered as part of the customer’s checked baggage allotment (3 bags maximum).
FlyNiki	No	See Policy	View Policy
FlyNiki FlyNiki Kitesurfing Equipment Policy SURF/KITE Surfboard (with sail and mast)/Bodyboard/Kiteboard/Waveboard/Canoe/Kayak Registration is Required
Frenchbee	No	100 EUR - 125 EUR	View Policy
Frenchbee Frenchbee Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf Equipment can be brought on Frenchbee flights upon payment of the Large Sports Equipment fee. The kiteboarding fee on Frenchbee is 100 EUR if paying online, or 125 EUR at the airport. For the discounted price, you MUST book your kitesurf gear a minimum of 48 hours before your flight. The kiteboard bag is limited in weight to 32kg (70 lbs) in weight. If your kite bag is weighing less than 23 kg (50 lbs), it may be possible to include it as a Standard Sports Equipment, passing it off as golf equipment, to save the 25 EUR difference. This is a little risky, so we do not recommend it as a good option to try and save 25 EUR. Please note, if flying between Paris and Papeete (stop-over in San Francisco), it will count as 2 flights, so you will have to pay this fee TWICE. All fees are one-way.
Frontier Airlines	Yes	Standard Baggage Fees + $75 USD	View Policy
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing equipment is accepted on Frontier Airlines as checked baggage. Kitesurf equipment is defined by Frontier Airlines as including one kiteboard. The fin must be encased in protective material. Items which exceed 99.9 pounds will not be accepted. Items which exceed 15 feet will not be accepted. Please allow an extra 30 minutes for check-in. Checked: Yes Carry-on: No Frontier Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Fees: All Standard Checked baggage fees, including excess baggage fees, are charged based on Fare Option purchased. Overweight ($75-$100) and oversized ($75) baggage fees are charged if applicable. Be sure to note the lower weight allowance of only 40 lbs (18 kg) on checked bags (down from 50 lbs / 23 kg previously). The new overweight fees that will apply in 2023 are: 41-50 lbs: $75 Overweight Fee (previously $50) 51-100 lbs: $100 Overweight fee If you would like to save some money on your kiteboarding gear, be sure to note that Frontier Airlines does not charge the $75 Oversized Baggage fee for golf equipment - it could be worth looking into a "Kitesurfing Golf Bag" to pretend you are travelling with golf equipment. Just know that you may be asked to open the bag for inspection at check-in - we have heard stories that sometimes it is helpful to pack a few golf clubs into the kiteboard bag in case "Golf" bag is inspected by the check-in agent.
Germania	No	60 EUR	View Policy
Germania Germania Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf equipment is accepted on Germania as either a surfboard or a sailboard. Be sure to register it ahead of time, to ensure adequate space in the hold. The fee for either a surfboard or sailboard is 60 EUR each way.
Germanwings	No	from EUR 50	View Policy
Germanwings Germanwings Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Germanwings has merged with Eurowings, and all flights are now operated under the Eurowings name. Please view the latest Eurowings Kitesurfing Equipment policies at: https://www.airline-baggage-fees.com/sports/kitesurfing/eurowings.html
Gol Airlines	Yes	Included	View Policy
Gol Airlines Gol Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy A set of kite surfing equipment will be included in your baggage allowance on GOL Airlines and, in case of excess baggage, regular charges will apply. All standard regular baggage fees may apply. Weight is limited to 23 kg / 50 lbs, and a fee of $15 USD / KG applies if exceeding that weight. It must be transported inside cases designed for their transportation or in their original packaging. Kiteboards must be appropriately packed in a case to protect from damage. You must notify about and get prior approval from GOL Airlines before transporting your kitesurf gear. It may be simpler to state that you are flying with a surfboard.
Hainan Airlines	No		View Policy
Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Due to large sizes and complexity in handling, some sports sets cannot be put into storage areas on board or cannot be dealt with through the baggage system at the airport. Therefore, we will not accept the following sets as normal sports equipments for consignment: light boats, gliding sets of a hanging-style, canoes, kites, rafts, minitype sledges sail boards. Hainan Airlines does not accept these articles as checked baggage. They should be transported as cargo. Please directly consult the local Hainan Airlines cargo transportation department or their agents for information.
Hawaiian Airlines	No	$35-$150	View Policy
Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Hawaiian Airlines accepts kitesurfing equipment as a piece of checked baggage. Depending on the origin and destination of your flights, different rules may apply for kiting equipment. If you're traveling between Hawaii and Australia or New Zealand, your board bag is included in your free baggage allowance when your travel is nonstop, direct and/or with connecting service. For U.S. and other international travel, a flat fee is charged per board bag based on your destination. Hawaiian Airlines accept up to two (2) boards per bag. The weight limit of each board bag is 50 pounds (23 kg).* You will pay a fee per board bag when you check in. Costs vary based on where you are flying. Within the State of Hawaii - $35 USD Between Hawaii and North America - $100 USD Between Hawaii/North America and American Samoa - $150 USD Between Hawaii/North America and Australia - Free ($150 USD/AUD if as a 3rd bag) Between Hawaii/North America and New Zealand - Free ($150 USD/NZD if as a 3rd bag) Between Hawaii/North America and China - $150 USD / 900 CNY Between Hawaii/North America and Japan - $150 USD / 1,500 JPY Between Hawaii/North America and Korea - $150 USD / 150,000 KRW Between Hawaii/North America and Tahiti - $150 USD For all international travel, en route stopovers exceeding 24 hours will result in point to point charges being applicable. Kiteboard Size and Weight Restrictions on Hawaiian Airlines Kiteboard bags are limited in size to a maximum length of 115 inches (292 cm), except on Ohana by Hawaiian flights, where a limit of 72 inches (182 cm) applies. This should not be an issue, as most kiteboards fit within these limits. Kite bags are limited in weight to a maximum of 50lbs/23kg each. For domestic travel, board bags over 50lbs will not be accepted. On other routes, an additional overweight fee will be added. A weight limit of 70lbs/32kg applies to board bags on flights to/from Australia and New Zealand Packing Kiteboards for travel on Hawaiian Airlines Use a surfboard bag that is a few inches longer than your board(s). No more than two (2) boards per bag. Pack board rails, nose and tail with light items such as swimming noodles, foam, towels or clothing. Remove fins or properly protect them with materials like bubble wrap secured tightly. Avoid placing hard or sharp objects inside your board bag. Remember to finish packing your boards at home. Packing materials are not available at check-in counters. Please note: Transportation of your board bag on your flight is subject to space availability. In the unlikely event they cannot accommodate your board bag on your flight, Hawaiian Airlines will place it on the next available flight. Once it has arrived at your destination, you will be notified you to pick it up at the airport. Hawaiian Airlines is not responsible for the ground delivery of your board.
Iberia Airlines	Yes	0 - 45 EUR	View Policy
Iberia Airlines Iberia Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Iberia Airlines accepts kiteboards and kitesurf equipment to be checked-in as a piece of sporting equipment. You'll have to pay a "Sports Equipment" fee on short-haul and medium-haul routes, whereas it counts as a regular piece of luggage (your kitesurf bag can be included in your free checked baggage allowance) on long-haul international flights (regular excess baggage fees apply if exceeding your free checked luggage allowance). Iberia Airlines Kitesurfing Fees 2023 Short flights: Online - €35/$40/£32, At Airport - €45/$55/£40 Medium-haul flights: Online - €40/$50/£35, At Airport - €45/$55/£40 Long-haul flights: FREE - Included in your free baggage allowance, otherwise excess baggage fees apply. Your kiteboard bag is limited to no more than 3.5 meters in length, so size is definitely not an issue on Iberia.
Iceland Air	No	$83-$116 USD (77-108 EUR)	View Policy
Iceland Air Iceland Air Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kite surfing equipment is accepted on Iceland Air flights. Prices apply to flights in one direction only. Medium sports equipment items are charged per flight leg when travelling with a Stopover in Iceland. If able to pre-purchase online or via the Icelandair service center, a 20% discount will be given off the airport prices listed Kitesurf equipment will be charged as follows: Each way between Iceland and Europe - USD 83 / 77 EUR Each way between Iceland and North America - USD 99 /92 EUR Each way between Europe and North America - USD 116 / 108 EUR
Insel Air	No	USD 100 + 40	View Policy
Insel Air Insel Air Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Windsurf equipment: Windsurf equipment bag may consist of: a board, a mast, sail and a boom. Kitesurf equipment: Kitesurf equipment bag may consist of a board and a kite bag (all in one bag). Surf/body board equipment: Surf/body board equipment bag may consist of 1 surf/body board & all fins must be removed. For all equipment the following applies Maximum length bag/equipment: 292 cm. Maximum weight: 23 kg. If weight is between 23-32 kg, an excess weight fee of USD 40 applies in addition to the $100 fee for the transport of the equipment bag. Only limited space is available on Fokker 50 and Fokker 70 aircraft. Equipment bag will be sent on the next available MD-80 flight. InselAir may ask you to drop off your equipment ahead of your flight as your equipment might be transported to its final destination on another flight. Passengers are allowed to bring only one piece of equipment bag per flight. A flat fee of USD 50 applies per bag, one-way, for all non-USA destinations. A flat fee of USD 100 applies per bag, one-way, for all USA destinations. All transportation of equipment must be submitted to InselAir Customer Service Department* at the time of reservation. We advise you to book your flight and plan the transportation of equipment ahead of time since space on aircraft is limited. Length: 292cm max, however the transportation depends on the available aircraft. Fee: USD 100 per stretch (one-way) per piece of equipment (max 23kg). A fee of USD 40 is applicable in addition to the USD 100 fee, if baggage weight is between 23kg and 32kg. Procedure: At least 5 business days prior to your travel a request needs to be send per email with the specifications of your equipment, your ticket number and full name to our Customer Service Department [email protected] The Customer Service Department will confirm or decline your request per email within 2 business days InselAir may ask you to drop off your equipment ahead of your flight as your equipment might be transported on another flight Although we always do our utmost, be aware that only limited space is available on our aircraft and we cannot guarantee the (timely) transportation of your equipment At the time of an event in the Region that we serve, the transportation of multiple equipment might be extra challenging due to the many requests we usually receive
Interjet	Yes	Free - $30 USD	View Policy
Interjet Interjet Kitesurfing Equipment Policy You may choose to travel with a surfboard, kitesurfing equipment or a boogie board on Interjet. Kitesurf Equipment can be transported at no cost, only if you substitute them by pieces included in your checked baggage. You will still be required to pay the regular checked baggage fee if applicable. Due to space limitations, Kitesurf equipment can only be transported as checked baggage. Depending on the type of items you carry, it is important to consider the restrictions of weight and length, 30 kg (66 lb) and 138 in (3.50 m), in order to be transported by Interjet. Please note that if you exceed the baggage weight allowance of 25kg / 55lbs, you will be charged at a rate of $8 per KG in overweight fees, with a maximum limit of 30kg for your kitesurf bag.
ITA Airways	No	40-90 EUR	View Policy
ITA Airways ITA Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing gear can be brought on ITA Airways as a "Small Sports Equipment" item - your kitesurfing gear does not fly as part of your regular checked baggage allowance, except to/from the USA. NOTE - TO/FROM USA:An exception is on flights to/from the USA, your kitesurfing gear can be taken as part of your regular free checked baggage allowance, in place of a regular suitcase, as long as it fits within the 23 kg / 50 lbs weight limit. When flying with your kite gear, the maximum weight is 23 kg / 50 lbs, above which ITA Airway's standard Overweight baggage fee will apply. When adding your Kite gear to your ITA Airways booking, you should select the "Small Sports Equipment" option. Remember to add it online ahead of time, rather than pay the higher fee when paying for your boardbag at the airport. ITA Airways "Small Sports Equipment" Fees 2023 Domestic and European Flights Online - EUR 40 / USD 45 At the Airport - EUR 50 / USD 55 Intercontinental Flights Online - EUR 70 / USD 80 At the Airport - EUR 90 / USD 100
jet2.com	No	30 GBP	View Policy
jet2.com jet2.com Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment is accepted on Jet2.com flights upon payment of a sports equipment fee - this fee is typically 30 GBP per direction, but may vary slightly depending on the exact route of your flight. Your kitesurfing equipment is limited in weight to 22 kg / 48.5 lbs - excess weight is charged at a rate of 12 GBP per KG. It is best to add your kitesurfing equipment to your Jet2.com flight reservation at the time of making your booking, rather than at the airport, to reserve space for your kitesurf gear on the plane.
JetBlue	Yes	$100 USD / £80 / €90	View Policy
JetBlue JetBlue Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Please note the higher fees for Kitesurf equipment on JetBlue introduced a fee years ago. Kitesurfing boards are accepted on JetBlue flights. Kiteboards must be properly packed to prevent damage to the board, kite, and related equipment and to other baggage, and are accepted upon payment of the applicable fee. Items weighing more than 100 pounds will not be accepted as checked baggage. Kitesurfing equipment is excluded from the size limitations, but will count as a checked bag. Be sure to note the $100 fee applies "per Board", so you may be charged multiple fees for 2 or more boards packed into the same bag, depending on your check-in agent. Be sure to note that Golf equipment does not incur the $100 sports equipment fee, so it may be worth checking out a Kitesurfing "Golf" Travel Bag to pass it off as golf equipment. However, it may not always work and you may be asked to open the bag for inspection at the airport - consider packing a couple of golf clubs in there as well, in case your bag gets inspected. Domestic Flights: Kitesurfing equipment is accepted on domestic flights for a fee of $100 each way and will count as a checked bag. International Flights: Kitesurfing equipment is accepted for a fee of $100 USD / £80 / €90 each way and will count as a checked bag. Kitesurfing equipment is accepted to all destinations EXCEPT to/from Bermuda, Haiti, Peru, Port of Spain, Santo Domingo and Santiago, Dominican Republic. Kiteboarding equipment IS accepted on flights to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Jettime	No	51 EUR	View Policy
Jettime Jettime Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf Equipment is not included in the baggage allowance. If flying with your kiteboarding equipment on JetTime flights, you are required to book your special equipment ahead of time. You must make your booking via the JetTime website, by booking Special Baggage. Kitesurf Equipment Max Weight: 30 Kgs Price: 375 DKK / 480 SEK / 480 NOK / 51 EUR Please note that special baggage is for one person's equipment only, and you are not allowed to pack regular items together with special baggage.
KLM	No	40-250 EUR	View Policy
KLM KLM Kitesurfing Equipment Policy KLM will accept your kitesurf equipment for transportation as checked baggage in most cases. Be sure to note that a special fee applies and it may get expensive if flying to/from Canada, the US, or Mexico Kitesurf equipment may consist of a board and a kite bag and must be packed in 1 package, preferably in a kite bag. You need to reserve for transportation of your kiteboarding equipment a minimum of 48 hours before your flight by contacting KLM customer service. Your kitesurf equipment (including bag) may have maximum dimensions of 300 cm / 118 in and may weigh max. 23 kg (50.5 lbs) in Economy Class, and max. 32 kg (70.5 lbs) in Business Class. ------------------- On flights to/from Canada, the US, or Mexico, you will be charged a special items fee for transporting kitesurf equipment, which can get very expensive, so be sure to confirm with KLM the exact price to expect to pay before buying your ticket. Special Items Fee - Within France - 40 EUR Special Items Fee - Intra Carribean - 40 EUR Special Items Fee - Within Europe including Israel - 55 EUR Special Items Fee - Between Paris ORY and Corse AJA BIA CLY FSC - 40 EUR Special Items Fee - Between France and DOM - 55 EUR Special Items Fee - Between Europe and Middle East, Lybia - 100 EUR Special Items Fee - Between MIA and FDF,PTP,PAP,CAY - EUR 65 / USD 75 Special Items Fee - Between ATL and PTP - EUR 65 / USD 75 Special Items Fee - Between US and Europe - EUR 125 / USD 150 (250 EUR when departing Europe to US) Special Items Fee - Between US and FDF,PTP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, ISRAEL - EUR 125 / USD 150 Special Items Fee - Between US and Rest Of World - 100 Special Items Fee - Between Canada and Europe - CAD 175 / EUR 125 Special Items Fee - Between Canada and FDF,PTP, CAY, RUN, NOU, PPT, ISRAEL - CAD 175 / EUR 125 Special Items Fee - Between Canada and Rest of World - CAD 120 Special Items Fee - Between Mexico and Rest of World - 100 Special Items Fee - Rest of World - 100 EUR It may be worth considering a "Kitesurfing Golf Bag" to pass off your kitesurf equipment as a golf bag, rather than kitesurf equipment and being charged the expensive Special Items Fee.
Korean Air	Yes	See Policy	View Policy
Korean Air Korean Air Kitesurfing Equipment Policy If your overall baggage count, including sports equipment, exceeds the free allowance provided by your fare type, an extra piece fee will apply. Any item over 23 kg (50 lb) will be charged an overweight fee. Before packing a surfboard in a suitable shipping bag or container, detach the fins. Each surfboard will be charged per bag (or container), but will not incur an oversize fee. Exception : If the items are over 158cm(62inch), handling fee will be charged when traveling with Domestic Flight.
LAN	Yes	See Policy	View Policy
LAN LAN Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Oversized sporting equipment 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). If it exceeds it, an excess baggage fee will be charged in accordance with the current policy regarding regular baggage. You must bear in mind the following: Special items should be properly packed in a piece of baggage. The volume of the item packed can not exceed 203 linear cm. Each piece can not exceed 23 kilograms in weight. By paying the excess baggage fee corresponding to the route, the maximum weight may go up to 45 kilograms, except on connections with Iberia, British Airways, and Qantas and on flights to/from Europe or Oceania on which the maximum weight is 32 kilograms. Must meet the security conditions required for baggage and can not include prohibited items.
LATAM	Yes	$25 - $100 USD	View Policy
LATAM LATAM Kitesurfing Equipment Policy LATAM accepts Kitesurfing Equipment as special baggage. Kitesurf equipment is defined by LATAM as comprising of one surf board, kite, steering rod and harness, in one single bag. The transportation charge for kitesurf equipment on LATAM varies by origin and destination of your flight. LATAM Kiteboarding Fee 2022 Domestic Within Brazil: R$ 175 Domestic Within Chile: CLP 22.000 Between Chile and South America: $50 USD Between Chile Other International: $100 USD Domestic Within Colombia: COP 85.000 Domestic Within Ecuador: $25 USD Domestic Within Peru: $35 USD To/From USA/Canada: $100 USD International South America: $50 USD Between South/Central America: $100 USD Within Oceania: $100 USD To/From Europe: $100 USD Other International: $100 USD
Level Airlines	Yes	95 EUR / 105 USD	View Policy
Level Airlines Level Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment is accepted on LEVEL flights, upon payment of a special equipment fee of 95 EUR / $105 USD. Please contact the LEVEL Help Center to book your kitesurfing equipment. The maximum weight allowed is 23 kg / 50 lbs, and an overweight fee will be charged at the airport if you exceed that limit.
LIAT Leeward Island Air Transport	No	$80 USD	View Policy
LIAT Leeward Island Air Transport LIAT Leeward Island Air Transport Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf equipment will be accepted by LIAT for a charge of $80 USD. LIAT will accept one sport bag containing up to a maximum of 2 boards. If the kitesurf bag weighs more than 50lbs, the Overweight Bag fee will apply. Maximum accepted board length for any board is 73 inches/185 centimetres. Sporting goods/equipment that are not properly packed will only be accepted for transportation at the customer’s own risk. Kiteboards are accepted on a standby basis only. Kiteboards are not considered as part of the free baggage allowance and cannot be substituted for free baggage allowance. Kiteboards that are less than 62 inches/157 cms in overall dimensions and weigh no more than 50 lbs can form part of passengers free baggage allowance.
LOT Airlines	Yes	Free	View Policy
LOT Airlines LOT Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitsurfing gear is allowed free of charge in place of your regular free checked baggage allowance. This includes a kite and a board. The maximum weight of your kitesurfing bag is limited to 32 kg / 70 lbs. If the kitesurf equipment exceeds your free allowed baggage allowance, the following sporting equipment fee will be charged for your kiteboarding gear: LOT Airlines Kitesurfing Fees 2023 Domestic flights - 100 PLN/ 25 EUR / 30 USD / 35 CAD International flights - 250 PLN / 60 EUR / 70 USD / 90 CAD Intercontinental flights - 450 PLN / 105 EUR / 125 USD / 160 CAD / 14000 JPY / 138000 KRW/ 34000 HUF
Lufthansa	Yes	Free	View Policy
Lufthansa Lufthansa Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kite surfing Equipment : a kite, a board (limited to 2 meters / 6'6" in length). We recommend that you make an early reservation for the item of sports baggage you wish to take with you. You must register sports baggage up to 24 hours before departure. Sports baggage can be allowed for in your free baggage allowance provided that the number and weight do not exceed the free baggage specifications for your travel class. However, this does not apply if you are travelling on the Economy Class Light fare. If it exceeds the free baggage allowance, the below charges apply: Standard sports baggage fees on Lufthansa Domestic routes (Germany) - EUR 70 / USD 80 Routes within Europe - EUR 80 / USD 92 Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia - EUR 100 / USD 115 Short intercontinental routes - EUR 150 / USD 172 Medium intercontinental routes - EUR 200 / USD 230 / CAD 300 Long intercontinental routes - EUR 250 / USD 287 / CAD 375 Routes to/from Japan - EUR 100 / USD 150 If it exceeds the maximum weight of 32 kg then the charges for cargo transport apply.
Lufthansa	Yes	Free	View Policy
Lufthansa Lufthansa Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kite surfing Equipment : a kite, a board (limited to 2 meters / 6'6" in length). We recommend that you make an early reservation for the item of sports baggage you wish to take with you. You must register sports baggage up to 24 hours before departure. Sports baggage can be allowed for in your free baggage allowance provided that the number and weight do not exceed the free baggage specifications for your travel class. However, this does not apply if you are travelling on the Economy Class Light fare. If it exceeds the free baggage allowance, the below charges apply: Standard sports baggage fees on Lufthansa Domestic routes (Germany) - EUR 70 / USD 80 Routes within Europe - EUR 80 / USD 92 Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia - EUR 100 / USD 115 Short intercontinental routes - EUR 150 / USD 172 Medium intercontinental routes - EUR 200 / USD 230 / CAD 300 Long intercontinental routes - EUR 250 / USD 287 / CAD 375 Routes to/from Japan - EUR 100 / USD 150 If it exceeds the maximum weight of 32 kg then the charges for cargo transport apply.
Monarch Airlines	No	See Policy	View Policy
Monarch Airlines Monarch Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Sports Equipment (including bag) up to 20kg £25.00 (GBP) / €33,00 (EUR) per item, each way when you pay on arrival at check-in. Includes golf clubs, bicycles, carpet bowls, surf, kitesurf & body boards* and scuba equipment***^. Please note: this is not an exhaustive list and any item of sports equipment weighing up to maximum of 20kg can be carried providing the fee has been paid. Pre-book online or over the phone & save £5.00 on the pay at check-in price.
MyAustrian Holidays	No	30 EUR	View Policy
MyAustrian Holidays MyAustrian Holidays Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Please notice that a single piece of luggage can only be accepted up to a maximum weight of 32kg/70lbs (including excess weight) and a maximum dimension of 203cm/80in (sum of three dimension). Please notifiy us about items like these in advance by telephone number +43 (0)5 1766 1000 or by e-mail to [email protected] . Surf- & Kite equipment small EUR 30,- each leg
Neos Air	No	$230-$250 USD	View Policy
Neos Air Neos Air Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment is accepted on Neos Airlines, but it cannot be included as part of your free checked baggage allowance. You will have to pay a separate surfboard/kitesurfing equipment fee to bring your kite equipment. Your kitesurf bag will cost $230/$250 each way, with a maximum weight allowance of 20 kg and maximum dimensions of 300cm x 65cm x 5 cm. The maximum thickness of the boardbag is unrealistic, so you should be able to exceed it, as long as the length and width dimensions are adhered to, and the bag weighs less than 20 kg. If your kitesurf bag weighs more than 20 kg / 44 lbs (up to 30 kg / 66 lbs), we recommend registering it as Windsurfing equipment - it is the same fee of $230/$250 for a windsurfing bag, with the same dimensions, but a higher weight limit of 30 kg / 66 lbs. Otherwise, excess weight is charged at a rate of $11-$12 per KG on short-haul flights, $17-$19 per KG on long-haul flights, or a $50 flat fee (max 10 KG / 22 lbs) on flights to/from USA. Be sure to register your kitesurfing equipment as early as possible under "My Reservation" on the Neos website, as only 10 pieces of kitesurfing equipment (or 5 pieces of windsurfing equipment) are allowed per flight. You may register your kitesurf equipment up to 48 hours before your flight.
Norse Airways	No	$130-$175	View Policy
Norse Airways Norse Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Your Kitesurfing Equipment is not included in your regular checked baggage, and must be purchased separately as a piece of Surfboard/Kitesurf baggage on the Norse Airways website. Unfortunately, the Surfboard/Kitesurf baggage fee is more than than Norse's standard Sports Equipment Fee. You can try to pre-purchase the cheaper generic "Sports Equipment" allowance and pass of your kite gear as a set of golf clubs, although you risk getting charged the Kite/Surfboard fee at the airport. Norse Airways Kiteboard / Surfboard Fee 2023 Kitesurf equipment (23kg / 50lbs): Online - During Booking - $130 Kitesurf equipment (23kg / 50lbs): Online - After Booking - $145 Kitesurf equipment (23kg / 50lbs): At Airport - $175 Norse Airways Generic Sports Equipment Fee 2023 Sports equipment (23kg / 50lbs): Online - During Booking - $100 Sports equipment (23kg / 50lbs): Online - After Booking - $120 Sports equipment (23kg / 50lbs): At Airport - $145 Your kitesurf gear is limited to a maximum weight of 23kg / 50lbs, otherwise an overweight charge of $18 per KG will be charged, up to a maximum total weight of 32 kg / 70 lbs. No item weighing more than than 32 kg / 70 lbs will be accepted. Dimensions of your kitesurf bag are limited to no larger than 250 x 79 x 112 cm / 98 x 31 x 44 in (L x H x W), with the total dimensions not to exceed 320 cm. If the total dimensions of L+W+H do not exceed 250 cm / 98 inches, you will not need to pre-notify the airline about your kite bag, although we still recommend it. If total dimensions are greater than 250 cm, you MUST notify Norse Airways at least 48 hours before your flight in order for your kite gear to be accepted at check-in.
Norwegian	No	35-60 EUR	View Policy
Norwegian Norwegian Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Chasing the waves or wind? You can bring your kitesurf equipment on Norwegian flights, upon payment of the sports equipment fee, selecting "Surfboards and Kite Equipment" Only pack equipment directly related to your sport, and make sure your board's no larger than 250 x 79 x 112 cm. Max weight of your kiteboarding bag is 23 kg, with a 15 EUR / Kilo charge for exceeding that weight (up to a maximum bag weight of 32 kg) Norwegian Airlines Kitesurfing Fees 2022 Kitesurf Equipment Fee on Norwegian - All flights 35 EUR (online) 60 EUR (airport) All items are charged per item, each way.
Pacific Coastal	No	$78.75	View Policy
Pacific Coastal Pacific Coastal Kitesurfing Equipment Policy The longest surfboard or paddleboard that can be accepted is 86” (213cm) in length. It must be in a case, if the case is soft side a Conditional Acceptance tag must be issued and signed at check-in. Surfboards and paddleboards not in a case will not be accepted. Surfboards and paddleboards that exceed 86” will be accepted for transport on a space-available basis. The surfboard and shipping container must not exceed 70lbs. Length: from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail surfboard, including the travel case. The fixed fee for surfboards and paddleboards is $78.75 per direction. Due to space availability, Pacific Coastal Airlines is not able to accommodate all types and sizes of surfboards. Surfboards and paddleboards must be packaged in a proper travel case. The board’s fins must be removed for travel.
Pegasus Airlines	No	See Policy	View Policy
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Rates per route Domestic - EUR 15 / USD 25 International - EUR 40 / USD 55
PLAY Airlines	No	41-109 EUR ($58 - $129 USD)	View Policy
PLAY Airlines PLAY Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing equipment can be brought on PLAY Airlines as an odd-size checked bag, either Regular or Large, depending on the size and weight of your kite bag. The regular Odd-Size Bag may be up to 180 x 124 cm and weigh up to 20 kg / 44 lbs, and the Large Odd Size Bag may weigh up to 32 kg / 70 lbs and have dimensions up to 277 x 75 x 65 cm. Kitesurfing Equipment Baggage Fees on PLAY Airlines 2022 PLAY Airlines Odd-Size / Oversize Bag Fee - Less than 20 kg / 44 lbs - Direct Flights to/from Europe Max Dimensions: 180 x 124 cm At Booking: 41-50 EUR Pre-Flight/Online: 48-58 EUR At Airport: 69 EUR PLAY Airlines Odd-Size / Oversize Large Heavy Bag Fee - 20-32 kg / 44-70 lbs - Direct Flights to/from Europe Max Dimensions: 277 x 75 x 65 cm At Booking: 57-68 EUR Pre-Flight/Online: 67-80 EUR At Airport: 99 EUR PLAY Airlines Odd-Size / Oversize Bag Fee - Less than 20 kg / 44 lbs - Direct Flights to/from USA Max Dimensions: 180 x 124 cm At Booking: $58 USD ($71 USD during High Season) Pre-Flight/Online: $68 USD ($61 USD during High Season) At Airport: $79 USD PLAY Airlines Odd-Size / Oversize Large Heavy Bag Fee - 20-32 kg / 44-70 lbs - Direct Flights to/from USA Max Dimensions: 277 x 75 x 65 cm At Booking: $80 USD ($98 USD during High Season) Pre-Flight/Online: $93 USD ($84 USD during High Season) At Airport: $119 USD PLAY Airlines Odd-Size / Oversize Bag Fee - Less than 20 kg / 44 lbs - Connecting Flights Max Dimensions: 180 x 124 cm Normal Season: $73 USD / 63 EUR High Season: $77 USD / 67 EUR At the Airport: $95 USD / 85 EUR PLAY Airlines Odd-Size / Oversize Large Heavy Bag Fee - 20-32 kg / 44-70 lbs - Connecting Flights Max Dimensions: 277 x 75 x 65 cm Normal Season: $101 USD / 87 EUR High Season: $105 USD / 90 EUR At the Airport: $129 USD / 109 EUR Kiteboards should be placed in a heavy-duty, appropriately-sized board bag. Please remove fins, cut foam pipe insulation covering and duct tape it down the rails of your board, protect the ding prone areas of your board such as the nose and tail, slide the board into a sock or bubble wrap bag if you have one, place the protected board in your board bag. No additional items other than kiteboarding gear should be placed in the bag.
Porter Airlines	Yes	$100	View Policy
Porter Airlines Porter Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Porter Airlines will accept kitesurf equipment up to a maximum size of 203cm (80 inches) long. Kitesurf equipment is counted as one piece of your checked baggage allowance. Standard checked baggage fees apply. If you exceed the size and weight allowance, a $100 overweight and/or oversized fee may apply. If your kitesurf bag is both oversize and overweight (up to a maximum of 32 kg / 70 lbs), the $100 fee will apply only once. Items must be suitably packed for shipping. Equipment packaged without proper protection may be refused for carriage. Porter is not liable for any damage resulting from improper or inadequate packing.
Qantas	Yes	FREE	View Policy
Qantas Qantas Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Qantas Airlines accepts your kitesurfing equipment as checked luggage. It will be included in your free checked baggage allowance, so will count toward your weight/piece allowance and may replace your suitcase. If bringing your kitesurf gear in addition to a suitcase, you will need to purchase additional baggage allowance before your flight. To carry kitesurf equipment 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. Qantas Kiteboard Fees on Australian Domestic and International Routes Only accepted if enclosed in a surfboard bag and does not exceed 32kg (70lb) in weight and 277cm (109in) 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. Surfboards that exceed 277cm (109in) in length must be sent as freight and freight charges will apply. Note: Due to size restrictions some equipment may not travel on the same aircraft as the customer.
Qatar Airways	Yes	Free - See Policy	View Policy
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Qatar Airways accepts kitesurfing equipment free of charge as part of your regular free checked baggage allowance, in place of a regular suitcase. Your kite gear is limited to a maximum weight of 23 kg / 50 lbs. Exceeding this weight limit will incur standard Overweight Baggage fees. If your kite gear is in addition to your free checked bag allowance, you have the option to prepay for it online at a discounted Sports Equipment rate. Be sure to do this, as it is only available online before your flight, and not available at the airport on the day of departure. If showing up at the airport check-in with your kite gear without prepaying, you will be charged the higher Airport Excess Baggage rates for regular baggage, which can get VERY expensive.
Ryanair	No	35-65 EUR / GBP	View Policy
Ryanair Ryanair Kitesurfing Equipment Policy You can take your kitesurfing equipment on board a Ryanair flight, however you will be charged an extra fee for Large Sports Item In 2023, the cheaper price for bringing sports equipment such as a kiteboard is only available when adding it to your reservation at the same time as you are making the original booking. If adding a piece of sports equipment to an existing reservation, even via the website, you will already be charged the higher "at airport" price. Ryanair Kitesurfing Fee 2023 - Large Sports Item €55 / £55 (online at time of booking) €65 / £65 (online after initial booking, via call centre, or at airport) Fee charged per Item/ Per one way flight. A maximum weight of 20kg per item If you manage to disguise your kitesurfing gear in a kitesurf "Golf" bag, it is treated as the smaller "Golf Equipment" with 30 EUR/GBP charge online, or 40 EUR/GBP at the airport, or as standard "Sports Equipment", with a fee of 35 EUR/GBP charge online.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines	Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
SAS Scandinavian Airlines SAS Scandinavian Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf Equipment is accepted on most SAS Airlines flights. Kitesurfing equipment must be packed properly and is considered one piece of checked baggage. If it fits within the baggage allowance, you don’t need to pay anything extra. If it doesn’t, you will need to buy extra baggage. In this case, it is best to pay for it online as early as possible, as prices go up the closer you get your departure date. You don’t need to register your kitesurfing gear ahead of time as long as it is less than 200 cm long. Kitesurf bags longer than 200 cm are classified as windsurfing boards and must be registered in advance. Kitesurfing equipment is not permitted onboard smaller aircraft types AR8 / AT7 / CRK / CR9 / DH4. Your kite bag is limited in weight to 23 kg / 50 lbs. If your kitesurfing bag weighs more, you will have to pay an overweight baggage fee, as outlined above. The overweight baggage fee depends on the origin/destination of your flight, and the weight of the bag. The maximum weight allowed is 32 kg / 70 lbs, otherwise you will have to repack into 2 bags. SAS Airlines Overweight Baggage Fees 2023 DOMESTIC Bags 23,1 - 28 kg: 250 DKK, 350 NOK, 350 SEK, 35 EUR, 40 USD Bags 28,1 - 32 kg: 440 DKK, 600 NOK, 600 SEK, 60 EUR, 70 USD EUROPE AND WITHIN SCANDINAVIA Bags 23,1 - 28 kg: 330 DKK, 450 NOK, 450 SEK, 45 EUR, 50 USD Bags 28,1 - 32 kg: 590 DKK, 800 NOK, 800 SEK, 80 EUR, 90 USD FLIGHTS TO / FROM ASIA, CANADA AND US Bags 23,1 - 28 kg: 400 DKK, 550 NOK, 550 SEK, 55 EUR, 65 USD Bags 28,1 - 32 kg: 800 DKK, 1100 NOK, 1100 SEK, 110 EUR, 130 USD
SATA Azores Airlines	No	25-55 EUR	View Policy
SATA Azores Airlines SATA Azores Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment is accepted for transport subject to pre-notification and confirmation by SATA Azores Airlines. As of February 2023, Azores Airlines accepts your kitesurfing gear upon payment of a Kitesurfing Equipment Fee. Be sure to make it clear you are flying with "Kiteboarding Equipment", and not a "Surfboard", as the Surfboard fee is more expensive. SATA Azores Airlines Kitesurfing Fee 2023 Domestic routes: 55 EUR per item Europe and Africa routes: 60 EUR per item USA, Canada, and Bermuda: 120 CAD / 90 USD / 75 EUR per item You must register your kite gear at least 48 hours before your flight by adding it to your reservation either online, by calling SATA Azores Airlines Reservations. If you do not add your kitesurfing bag to your flight reservation at least 48 hours before your flight, it will not be accepted for transport on the day of your flight. You MUST pre-register your kite bag before arriving at the airport.
Silver Airways	Yes	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Silver Airways Silver Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf equipment will be treated as standard checked baggage. You will be charged the regular baggage fee applicable to your flight, plus any applicable overweight fees if exceeding 23 kg / 50 lbs. 51-70 lbs (23-32 kg) - $50 USD 71-100 lbs (32-45 kg) - $100 USD The maximum length of your kitesurfing bag must not exceed 84 inches. The $100 oversized baggage fee will not be applied to sports equipment such as kiteboarding gear. To confirm that your kite bag will fit, please call Silver Airways Reservations about your oversized item at 787-946-7800 or toll-free 866-359-8784.
Sky Airline	Yes	$29 USD - $61 USD	View Policy
Sky Airline Sky Airline Kitesurfing Equipment Policy SKY Airline accepts Kitesurf Equipment as special baggage. You must purchase a Special Baggage allowance, for a fee of $29 USD, allowing you to bring your Kitesurf equipment. The maximum weight allowance is 23kg/50lbs, with an overweight fee being charged if exceeding it. A maximum of 3 special items may be booked. Maximum size allowance is 230 linear centimetres (length + width + height). Fees for Kitesurf Equipment on Sky Airline At Original Booking - $29 USD Manage My Booking - $35 USD Online Check-In - $42 USD At Airport - $61 USD Sky Airline Overweight Fee (exceeding 23 kg / 50 lbs) 1-5 KG Overweight - $23 USD 6-10 KG Overweight - $38 USD 11-15 KG Overweight - $50 USD +15 KG Overweight - $53 USD
Skywest Airlines	No	See Policy	View Policy
Skywest Airlines Skywest Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment is accepted on Skywest operated flights - the appropriate kitesurfing equipment policies and fees of the marketing carrier will apply when checking-in for your flight. Please check the appropriate carrier's kitesurfing equipment fees and policies to know how much it will cost to bring your kiteboard on your flight.
SmartWings	No	59 EUR	View Policy
SmartWings SmartWings Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kiteboarding Equipment is accepted on SmartWings flights. It is important to pre-purchase your kitesurf allowance via the SmartWings Contact Form at least two days before departure. The price of sports/kitesurf equipment transport is 59 EUR per piece per flight. The price is 59 EUR/piece/flight. If your flight is a part of holiday package, the carriage of sport equipments should be purchased at your tour operator, subject to the tour operator´s price list.
Southwest	Yes	$75 USD	View Policy
Southwest Southwest Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Southwest will accept your Kitesurf equipment on-board as checked baggage, and will charge a $75 USD fee. From Southwest.com: "The items listed below will be accepted as Checked Baggage for a $75 each way charge. Surfboard/kiteboard, keels and fins must be removed and placed in carryon or checked baggage." One option is to use a "Kitesurfing Golf Bag" to pass it off as golf equipment, but you may be asked to open the bag for inspection at check-in.
Spirit Airlines	Yes	$100 USD	View Policy
Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kiteboards are accepted on Spirit Airlines flights as checked baggage. These are considered as a standard surfboard, and Spirit's surfboard rules apply. Kiteboards that exceed 62 linear inches will be classified as surfing equipment and will have a special charge per direction (charged at the airport on the day of departure). A charge of $100 applies to kitesurfing equipment, as it is treated as a surfboard. Click here to view the Spirit Airlines Surfboard policies A maximum of 2 boards are allowed per board bag with Spirit Airlines.
Star Peru	Yes	Free	View Policy
Star Peru Star Peru Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Comprised of Kitesurf boards. Board measurements should not exceed 6.5ft (1.98m) and each one must be protected in its case. If the total weight of the equipment exceeds the allowed 25kg limit, the passenger must pay a baggage excess fee. When transporting Kiteboards it is recommended that the fins be removed to prevent damage. Due to space limitations the number of surfboards allowed on a flight is limited, so it is important that you request this service at the time of booking or purchasing the tickets. When accepting kiteboards at the check-in counter our personnel will attach tags of limited liability on them.
Sun Country Airlines	No	$100 USD	View Policy
Sun Country Airlines Sun Country Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Sun Country Airlines states that it will accept your kitesurf gear to be checked in for a fee of $100. It does not count as a piece of your regular checked baggage, so you will always be charged this fee. According to the Sun Country Website, "Surfboard, Wakeboard & Kiteboards — The charge for one surfboard checked as baggage is $100 on all flights. The maximum length is five feet." Unfortunately, this size limit is very small and exceeded by most kiteboards - we have reached out to Sun Country Airlines for clarification, and we will update this page once we hear back. Your other option is to try to use a "Kitesurfing Golf Bag" and include it as part of your regular checked baggage, although that is a riskier approach, and you may be asked to open the bag for inspection at check-in.
Sunwing	No	$25 CAD	View Policy
Sunwing Sunwing Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Sunwing no longer accepts kitesurfing equipment free of charge in addition to your regular checked baggage allowance - effective October 24th 2022, Sunwing has begun charging a $25 sports equipment fee (each way) for bringing your kiteboarding gear. The container may include a kiteboard, power kite, helmet and related accessories/clothing. If your kitesurf bag weight exceeds 20 kg, additional overweight baggage fees will apply. All equipment must be securely packed in a rigid or hard-shell container specifically designed for storage in the cargo hold. A limited release form must be signed at check-in. Passengers are allowed to carry only one piece of sporting equipment per passenger. Passengers are not permitted to include personal items such as clothing or other non-related items in the sport equipment container.
Surinam Airways	No	$50 - $185 USD	View Policy
Surinam Airways Surinam Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kiteboards are accepted on Surinam Airways flights after payment of a special baggage fee. Regional Flights Kiteboard Fee: $50 USD / 50 EUR Flights to/from United States of America (U.S.A) Kiteboard Fee: $100 USD Flights between Paramaribo and Amsterdam Kiteboard Fee: $185 USD / 185 EUR Kiteboard limits: max. 23 kg.(50 lbs) - 115 linear inches Important: The carriage of special baggage must always be arranged in advance and timely prior to the day of departure.
Swiss International Airlines	Yes	Free - See Policy	View Policy
Swiss International Airlines Swiss International Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing equipment can be accepted on SWISS Airlines within your regular free baggage allowance, in place of one suitcase. If exceeding your free baggage allowance, a "Normal" sports equipment fee will be charged. Your kitesurfing equipment is limited to 2 meters in length in order to be accepted free of charge, otherwise the more expensive "Large" sports equipment fee will apply. SWISS Airlines Large Sports Equipment Fee The fee for Large sports equipment on SWISS Airlines, meaning up to 315 cm long and weighing up to 32 kg / 70 lbs, is quite expensive: Within Switzerland: $150 USD / 130 EUR Within Europe: $150 USD / 130 EUR Intercontinental: $370 USD / 320 EUR Register Your Kitesurfing Equipment with SWISS Airlines Be sure to register your kitesurf gear as early as possible, as space is limited on the airplane. To register your sports equipment, you can call the SWISS Airlines service center with your booking reservation information: +1 833 626 0737 You MUST register your kite gear before your flight - you can do so until up to 24 hours before departure. It is no longer possible to register your sports equipment with less than 24 hours to go before departure.
Swoop Airlines	No	Standard Baggage Fees	View Policy
Swoop Airlines Swoop Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf equipment is not specifically mentioned as accepted sports equipment on the FlySwoop website, however it's size would typically fit within the oversize baggage allowance of what is accepted (max 203 cm linear dimensions). As such, all standard baggage fees, and any applicable oversize / overweight fees ($105-$115 each) would be charged for flying with sports equipment. If flying with a "Kitesurfing Golf Bag", you may be able to pass it off as golf equipment, in which case the oversize fee would be waived, but any overweight fees would still apply.
TACA	Yes	See Policy	View Policy
TACA TACA Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing equipment: includes board, kite, steering bar and harness, wakeboards. Kitesurfing equipment incurs a transportation charge on international flights. Charges for kite boards on flights operated in connection with TACA Regional: - A maximum of one board per passenger, which must be less than the 6.7 feet. - On flights operated by Cessna Caravan aircraft, the board must be transported out of its bag; for flights operated by ATR aircraft only one board per bag is permitted. - An amount of USD 30 must be paid at the domestic airport (depending on destination: Honduras, Costa Rica and / or Guatemala). Charges for: kite surfers Within Colombia and within Peru (except on international connections): the combination of one piece of equipment and one bag is permitted with a maximum weight of 50 pounds (23 kilos) without charge. If the weight limit is exceeded, excess baggage or extra piece charges apply as appropriate. To and from North America: a charge of USD 125 applies, except from Miami to San Jose, C.R. or San Jose, C.R. to Miami where a fee of USD 100 applies. To and from Brazil: a charge of USD 50 for the first bag applies; from the second bag on, there is an additional payment per piece up to 70 pounds (32 kilos) of USD 125. For all other international destinations the charge will be USD 100.
TAME	Yes	Included	View Policy
TAME TAME Kitesurfing Equipment Policy TAME does not have an explicit Kitesurfing Equipment policy, however, it should not be an issue to bring kitesurfing equipment considering its policies for surfboards and windsurfing equipment: The following sports items are considered within the baggage allowance limits. Surfing Equipment: Maximum 2 surfboards per passenger, packed inside the same case. Transportation accordingly with the equipment to be operated. The surfboards should be properly packaged. Wind Surf Equipment: 1 windsurf board not exceeding 115 inches of length, 1 mast, 1 sail, 1 kit for equipment assembly.
TAP Portugal	No	60-130 EUR / 77-162 USD	View Policy
TAP Portugal TAP Portugal Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf Equipment is allowed on TAP Air Portugal Flights. The cost of bringing your kitesurfing gear on TAP Airlines depends on the origin/destination of your flight. The prices listed below are for boardbags shorter than 200 cm. All kiteboard gear must be properly packed. The maximum weight of a board bag is 32 kg / 70 lbs. You must also fill out a special form declaring your kitesurf gear, otherwise it will not be accepted for transportation. You can download the form here: TAP Air Portugal Kitesurf/Surfboard Declaration Form You will be charged a special transportation fee, as follows. TAP Air Portugal Kiteboard Fees 2023 - less than 200 cm. Domestic flights, flights to Europe, Morocco, Tunisia, Israel and flights between Accra and São Tomé: Online - 60 EUR / 77 USD / 92 CAD (12.000 miles) At Airport - 65 EUR / 83 USD / 99 CAD Intercontinental Flights: Online - 120 EUR / 149 USD / 188 CAD (24.000 miles) At Airport - 130 EUR / 162 USD / 195 CAD TAP Air Portugal Kiteboard Fees 2023 - longer than 200 cm. Domestic flights, flights to Europe, Morocco, Tunisia, Israel and flights between Accra and São Tomé: Online - 110 EUR / 138 USD / 165 CAD (22.000 miles) At Airport - 120 EUR / 149 USD / 188 CAD Intercontinental Flights: Online - 150 EUR / 185 USD / 235 CAD (30.000 miles) At Airport - 160 EUR / 199 USD / 239 CAD
Thomas Cook	No	45-65 GBP / 50-75 EUR	View Policy
Thomas Cook Thomas Cook Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kite boards are accepted for travel on Thomas Cook airlines. Thomas Cook allows a maximum of 2 boards, 3 kites, bar/harness and neoprene wetsuit all packed in 1 piece of baggage. Dimensions: 300 cm length x 60 cm width x 50 cm height. Max Weight: 30 kg If bringing your kitesurf equipment, it is important to book ahead. These are the prices for transporting kitesurf gear on Thomas Cook airlines when booked minimum 29 days in advance. Higher fees may apply if booked later or at the airport. Balearics, Balkans, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal Mainland 45 GBP / 50 EUR Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Malta and Gambia 50 GBP / 60 EUR East Africa, Caribbean, Central & South America, Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean 65 GBP / 75 EUR Items that are not pre-purchased before travel can be added at the airport on the day of departure subject to availability and cost. Excess baggage fees can apply. All services are subject to load and cannot be guaranteed. Additional terms and conditions apply if your journey includes feeder or connecting flights operated by other airlines. An extra handling fee of £50.00/ €60.01 at the airport will be charged in addition to the transportation price. For further information, please call Pre-Travel Services on 01733 224 810 (Monday – Saturday 09:00 – 17:30) who will be able to advice you on the availability and the cost for adding this sporting equipment
Thomson Airways	No	See Policy	View Policy
Thomson Airways Thomson Airways Kitesurfing Equipment Policy If you’re taking sports equipment with you, you’ll need to call us at least 2 months before you travel on 0203 451 2695 to pre-book it onto your flight. If you don’t pre-book, we may refuse to carry your equipment when you get to the airport. We recommend you insure your sports equipment for its replacement value and make sure it’s securely packed with zip compartments padlocked.
Transavia.com	No	52 EUR	View Policy
Transavia.com Transavia.com Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Transavia accepts kitesurfing equipment for a fee of 52 EUR per boardbag, up to a maximum of 32 kg. Kitesurfing bags are limited up to a maximum of 3.60 meters, so size will not be an issue on Transavia flights. You can purchase your kitesurf allowance by adding it to your reservation by selecting "Water Sports Equipment" when making your booking on the Transavia website. You may bring up to a maximum of 3 pieces of water sports equipment per passenger.
TUIfly	No	65 EUR	View Policy
TUIfly TUIfly Kitesurfing Equipment Policy You can bring your kitesurfing gear on TUIfly flights for a fee of 65 EUR. This entitles you to bringing 30kg of kitesurf gear in one bag. Be sure to preregister your kiteboarding gear through the TUIfly website or call center, otherwise your kite bag may be refused the airport or subject to additional fees. Source: https://www.tuifly.com/en/service/bestimmungen_bbb_tuifly.html
Turkish Airlines	No	30-60 EUR	View Policy
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing equipment can be taken on Turkish Airlines flights and the specified transportation fee will be charged. Be sure to notify Turkish Airlines prior to your flight that you will be flying with kitesurf gear. On domestic flights, a fee of 209 TRY (approx. $10 USD / 10 EUR) will apply. On international flights, a special kitesurf fee is charged, as follows: America/South America/South Africa/CIS/Far East/Interline - EUR 60 Europe/North Africa/Middle East - EUR 30 Africa/Asia - EUR 50 For travels to/from international airports (except for Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) including a transit flight to Turkey, calculate the total charge by adding together the one-way charge between each point and Turkey. For example: If you are travelling from Skopje to New York, you will pay €30 for your Skopje - Istanbul flight plus €60 for your Istanbul - New York flight, making a total of €90. Special Rules On all Turkish Airlines flights to/from Manila and Cebu, one set of kitesurfing equipment flies free of charge for all passengers. Additional kitesurfing bags are charged the standard rate as above. This promotion applies until Dec 31 2023.
United Airlines	Yes	$100-$200 + USD/CAD	View Policy
United Airlines United Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy United Airlines will accept one kiteboard or one bag containing equipment used in kiteboarding as checked baggage. If the kiteboard or kiteboard container is more than 50 pounds (23 kilograms) or is greater than 62 total linear inches (158 centimeters) (length + width + height), the item will be subject to additional service charges for oversized and overweight bags. Service charges for first, second and extra checked bags may apply. These charges may add up quickly ($200+ for Oversized Fee, and $100-$200+ for overweight fee, depending on destination). If the kiteboard or kiteboard container weighs less than 50 pounds (23 kilograms) and is less than 62 (158 centimeters) total linear inches, standard bag service charges may apply. Flights to/from California As of October 5 2018, United accepts surfboards free of charge on flights to/from California. Flights connecting through California are not eligible. If traveling with a kiteboard, you may be able to check it in without paying the crazy oversized fee, if you can convince the check-in agent that you are flying with a surfboard. If the kiteboard or kiteboard container weighs less than 50 pounds (23 kg) and is less than 62 (158 cm) total linear inches (L + W + H), standard bag service charges may apply. The board must be well padded or the entire board must be encased in a suitable container to avoid scratching. United Airlines is not liable for damage to a kiteboard or kiteboard equipment. Excess Valuation may not be purchased for a kiteboard or kiteboard equipment. Note: On United Airlines flights, kiteboards greater than 115 inches (292 cm) in length will not be accepted. On United Express flights, kiteboards greater than 80 inches (203 cm) in length will not be accepted. Kiteboards are not allowed during excess baggage embargo periods when no excess baggage is allowed. Kiteboards will be accepted to Costa Rica during an embargo period. Kiteboards in "Golf" Bags United Airlines accepts golf equipment to exceed the size allowance without incurring oversize baggage fees. In this case, a Kiteboarding "Golf" Travel Bag could be a good idea to save on excess baggage fees, to pass off your kitesurf gear as golf equipment. Keep in mind that you may be asked to open your bag at check-in to show the golf equipment. Be sure to note that United Airlines specifically states in it's golf clubs policy that only golf bags containing golf equipment are subject to the oversize fee waiver, and golf bags not containing golf equipment will be charged the oversize baggage fee.
Virgin America	No	$50 USD	View Policy
Virgin America Virgin America Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing Equipment will be carried on-board Virgin America flights for a $50 fee, similar to a surfboard. Kiteboards can be carried with up to 2 surfboards in one board bag. The fins must be removed if not fixed. If the fins cannot be removed they must be well-padded. Acceptance of surfboards will require a limited release tag. $50 USD fee applies for a surfboard bag. Kites can be packed in your regular checked baggage, and standard checked baggage fees apply.
Virgin Atlantic	Yes	Free - Standard Baggage Fee	View Policy
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Virgin Atlantic's founder Richard Branson is well-known as a high-profile kitesurfer, so it's no surprise that Virgin Atlantic accepts your kitesurfing equipment free of charge as part of your regular free checked baggage allowance. You can bring your kite gear as part of your free checked baggage allowance, at no extra charge – as long as it doesn’t weigh more than 23kg / 50 lbs. Otherwise, a 65 GBP / $100 USD overweight baggage fee will apply. If your kitesurf gear is in addition to your free checked baggage allowance, you will still have to pay the standard extra bag fee. Keep in mind that Economy Light does not include any free checked bags. Here’s what you can bring: Kitesurfing: One board One Kite These must be wrapped as a single item in a bag. Your kiteboard bag is limited in size to 190 cm in length, with maximum dimensions of 190 x 75 x 65 cm (75 x 30 x 26 inches).
Virgin Australia	Yes	Free - Standard Baggage Fee	View Policy
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Virgin Australia will accept your kitesurfing equipment within your checked baggage allowance, as long as it is within the accepted weight limit of 23 kg - otherwise an overweight fee applies (up to a maximum weight of 32 kg). Your kitesurfing bag represents one piece of checked baggage, and may be exchanged for a standard suitcase in your checked baggage allowance. You may need to purchase additional bags if flying with your kitesurf gear in addition to your standard baggage. Keep in mind, if flying on a Lite fare, that your fare does not include any free checked bags - you will have to add and pay for all bags online before your flight. You may pre-purchase up to a maximum of 2 additional checked bags ahead of time - if you need more bags, you will only be able to add and pay for them at the airport, at the higher "At the Airport" rate, during check-in: Virgin Australia Domestic Baggage Fees 2023 - Short Flights Less than 3 Hours Online: $55 Guest Contact Centre: $60 At the Airport: $110 Virgin Australia Domestic Baggage Fees 2023 - Longer Flights 3+ Hours Online: $60 Guest Contact Centre: $80 At the Airport: $160 Virgin Australia Short-Haul International Baggage Fees 2023 Online: $75 Guest Contact Centre: $100 At the Airport: $160 If your kitesurf gear exceeds the 23 kg weight limit (up to a maximum weight of 32 kg), you will be charged an overweight fee, as follows: Virgin Australia Domestic Overweight Baggage Fee: $50 Virgin Australia Short-Haul International Overweight Baggage Fee: $100 AUD / NZD
VivaAerobus	No	$30-69 USD	View Policy
VivaAerobus VivaAerobus Kitesurfing Equipment Policy VivaAerobus will accept your kitesurf bag as a piece of checked luggage, providing you paid for the carriage of "Sports Equipment" The fee for sports equipment on vivaAerobus is as follows: vivaAerobus International Flight Sports Equipment Fee - $30-$69 (online) vivaAerobus Domestic Flight Sports Equipment Fee - $59-$69 (online) It is recommended to pay for your sports equipment at the time of booking, rather than later online or at the airport, in order to guarantee the lowest price. Due to space restrictions, VivaAerobus recommends to all of its passengers that all sports equipment and musical instruments are pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking at VivaAerobus web page: www.VivaAerobus.com or through their local VivaAerobus call center. Failure to do so may result in the item being refused for carriage at the airport. Kitesurf gear should not exceed the maximum weight of 32 KG (70 lbs), and 319 linear centimeters.
Volaris Airlines	No	$40-$200 USD	View Policy
Volaris Airlines Volaris Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing equipment is allowed on Volaris flights, after payment of the appropriate fee. Be sure to check the excess baggage fees for your flight's route. Be sure to note any potential "combo" options to combine a checked suitcase and kitesurf equipment. We recommend the More Baggage Combo. Volaris "More Baggage Combo" We recommend the "More Baggage Combo", available at the time of booking your flight. The price for the combo at the airport is significantly higher. The More Baggage Combo includes includes: - Additional 10 kg/22lbs Carry-on Allowance - One 25kg Checked Bag - One piece of Sporting Equipment (max length 250 cm, max weight 55 lbs / 25 kg) Price of "More Baggage Combo" Domestic: Please contact Volaris Reservations Price of "More Baggage Combo" International: $160 USD ($200 USD high season) Otherwise, purchasing an individual allowance for your kitesurfing equipment of only sports equipment will cost the following (limit 250 cm long, max weight 25 kg / 55 lbs): Sports Equipment Fee - Domestic - Low Season: $1100 MXN ($1300 MXN at Airport) Sports Equipment Fee - Domestic - High Season: $1100 MXN ($2000 MXN at Airport) Sports Equipment Fee - Within Central America - Low Season: $50 USD ($78 USD at Airport) Sports Equipment Fee - Within Central America - High Season: $50 USD ($80 USD at Airport) Sports Equipment Fee - International - Low Season: $150 USD ($150 USD at the airport) Sports Equipment Fee - International - High Season: $150 USD ($210 USD at the airport) Oversize and overweight fees may apply. Be sure to securely pack your board and kites, removing any fins and foils before packing. Sports equipment will not be accepted if it exceeds 110 inches or 99 lbs.
Vueling	No	55+ EUR	View Policy
Vueling Vueling Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Vueling accepts your kitesurfing equipment for a special luggage fee starting at 55 EUR each way if purchased ahead of time. You will be charged a higher fee if paying for your kitesurfing bag at the airport. Remember that in order to travel, your kitesurf equipment must be correctly packed, labelled and well protected so it can be carried safely. A kitesurfing bag is considered Special Luggage, so it cannot be included in your regular checked baggage allowance. You will have to add your kitesurfing bag as a piece of Special Luggage either when making your original booking, or by adding it to your reservation via the Vueling website or app later on. Keep in mind that it is much cheaper to pay for your kite gear online rather than at the airport. Your kitesurf bag may weigh up to a maximum of 32 kg / 70 lbs, with a maximum length of 2.70 meters. You'll be told where to drop off your kiteboard once you get to the check-in desk on the day of your flight - there is usually an Oversize Luggage drop-off area located in the check-in area of the airport terminal.
Westjet	No	$150-$250	View Policy
Westjet Westjet Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurfing equipment is accepted on Westjet flights as checked baggage when less than 9.8 feet (3 metres) long. All boards must have the skeg/fin removed, be padded, and packed properly to prevent damage to the board, kite and other baggage. All applicable oversized, overweight and extra piece fees apply. These tend to be about $100 for each fee, and are combinable. Please note that Westjet has also introduced a special handling fee of $50 CAD/USD this is applied to surfboards, paddleboards, kiteboards, wakeboards and wave skis, boogie/skimboards and windsurfers. This handling fee is in addition to any other standard fees that apply to your kitesurfing gear. WestJet does not charge the Oversized Baggage fee nor special Handling Fee for flying with golf equipment, so it could be worth looking into a "Kitesurfing Golf Bag" to pass off your kiteboarding gear as golf equipment, however you run the risk that you may be asked to open the bag for inspection at check-in. We have heard that sometimes it is helpful to pack a few "decoy" golf clubs into these kiteboard bags in case of this type of inspection.
Wizz Air	No	45 - 65 EUR	View Policy
Wizz Air Wizz Air Kitesurfing Equipment Policy Kitesurf Equipment can be brought on Wizz Air flights as checked luggage, when purchasing a sports equipment allowance. Be sure to pay for your kitesurf gear through the Wizz Air website rather than at the airport. Sporting Equipment fee via wizzair.com & call centre Per flight, per passenger and per bag - 45 EUR Sporting Equipment fee at the airport Per flight, per passenger and per bag - 65 EUR
XL Airways France	No	See Policy	View Policy
XL Airways France XL Airways France Kitesurfing Equipment Policy On all flights Maximum weight allowed is 32kg / piece. Size within 158 cm - EUR 70 / USD 98 per piece Size exceeds 158 cm - EUR 100 /USD 140 per piece

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