Baggage Fees

Here’s a table i put together with all the airlines that fly out of Sea Tac International Airport and how much they charge for surfboards. Information is current as of the Date specified in the “Info Date” column.

Airline Fee Source Info Date Notes
Alaska $50 (63-80 in.), $75 (81-115 in.) 2 boards to a bag. LINK 02.25.09
American Airlines $100 (up to 115 in.) LINK 02.25.09
Continental $100 (up to 115 in.) 2 boards to a bag LINK 02.25.09 Boards over 115 in will not be accepted.
Delta call # 800-221-1212 02.25.09
Northwest $175 (up to 109 in.) LINK 02.25.09 Excess valuation insurance may not be purchased for transport of surfing equipment.
Southwest $50 per board LINK 02.25.09
United $175 (up to 109 in.) 2 boards to a bag LINK 02.25.09 Weird date restrictions.
US Airways $100 per board LINK 02.25.09
Hawaiian $100 2 boards to a bag LINK 02.25.09
Aeromexico $60 per board LINK 02.25.09
Air France Price depends on destination LINK 02.25.09
British Airlines No surfboards LINK 02.25.09
China Airlines ? LINK 02.25.09 Website is a mess.
Korean Air Charged 50% of Excess baggage fee which is $50. Max length 109 in. LINK 02.25.09 Website is a mess.

To be sure of a fee, double check the website or call customer service.

If you notice an error in the information above, let us know.