oversize baggage fee

hermanski · Since 08 Sep 2008 11 Posts

Has anybody ever been charged an oversize baggage fee for their kiteboard bag (DaKine 5 foot with wheels) when flying in the US? We are flying Continental to South Padre, do I need to budget the extra $100 each way?

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

Here are a handful of posts:

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-18718.html&highlight=airline

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-17399-0.html

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-15829-0.html

But to answer your question, yes, plenty of people have been charged oversize fees. It sucks. Your bag is most likely over-sized. But check that specific airline's policies. Some airlines have special policies for kiting. Also, you may want to look into shipping your gear via a postal carrier - could be significantly less.

alien · Since 01 Aug 2006 114 Posts Portland Stoked

Continental is one of the worst airlines out there as far as bags go, and at PDX they are wise to the deceivers. I suggest shipping your gear, or expect to pay the extra $$$.

HRnico · Since 22 Mar 2008 262 Posts Da Hood Obsessed

last year I just rented boards while there. $100 for the week and I could change boards everyday. I believe most of the shops now do this. I called ahead and arranged it. Wish I could do this on all my Kite vacations!

riverkwai · Since 16 Sep 2009 5 Posts Kook

Don't fly Continental, problem solved! They"ll charge you for each leg!

safetychek · Since 07 Nov 2006 72 Posts Hood River

Couple of my buddies were just returned from a visit in the Gorge. The guy on Continental got dinged for his NSI bag. Other buddy on Southwest with same bag got it on for free.

undertow · Since 15 Feb 2008 371 Posts BeaversBurg Obsessed

Fly Southwest, keep it under 50 lbs, your good

jblum · Since 13 Jul 2008 306 Posts The Gorge Obsessed

stinkyskate · Since 18 Feb 2009 22 Posts Tri-cities WA

This spring I checked a Dakine Outlaw (~ 5 feet long) with Continental at Brownsville full of kite gear (but no boards) at 50.5 pounds for $25.

I sent all the boards by UPS because I wanted to take my surfboard. The swell was poor so I ended up not needing the surfboard anyway. ~$160 round trip and a nasty ding on the board. For surfboard, I'll definitely rent from now on. I'll hedge my bets and pack the board in the Outlaw. Figure it's unlikely to get hit on both ends and even if I do, $200 is worth the convenience.

windpig · Since 28 Aug 2008 282 Posts Obsessed

Definitely recommend renting a board. Air Padre has a killer selection and I heard they just got in the new Wainman surfboards. The best thing about demoing a board is you can take out what is going to be good for the conditions that day. I've had good luck carrying on my kites. You can do without clothes, but your kite...

jackZ · Since 13 Apr 2008 355 Posts Devon Alberta ca. Obsessed

Hi All
Many posts about this .
Where is Jeff Dunhams , Achmed , maybe he can help ?
Oh , well maybe later .
I have flown with all of those . Continental , US , Delta and never had a problem .
I had a bag made that fits all my gear , it just goes through oversize luggage but no extra fees .
I believe it's because I'm flying from canada because when asked I tell them whats in the bag .... ?
Check it out http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-17724.html&highlight=jackz