Hawiian air can suck my balls

GorgeKite.com · Since 17 Mar 2008 226 Posts Hood River Stoked

At the airport on the way back from maui and they tried to bend us over without lube. We threw them twenty dollars over and told them to suck our balls. on a positive note Kite beach was sick, wind every day and the locals ruled. We will be back for sure with lube next
time.

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

You need to go to the airport expecting to pay for your checked baggage. If they don't charge you consider yourself lucky. It's better to plan for the worst case scenario.
The airlines policies are only going to get worse and they are going to start charging for more of the services that were once included. I don't like it either but I can't do anything to change it.

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Nov 21, 11 6:31 pm

Wow. If you got your balls sucked for $20 in Hawaii I wouldn't be complaining about it. Hell it's hard to get a burger and fries for that.

GorgeKite.com · Since 17 Mar 2008 226 Posts Hood River Stoked

They asked for 100 bucks per bag. The bags were under length and under wheight. What a joke!!
Whats with the "theres nothing we can do about it" ? I sure as hell didnt pay 100 ransom for my bags. And as for you monkey I dont pay for hummers. Do you? Ha ha

tautologies · Since 24 Aug 2006 602 Posts Oahu Addicted

mschulz · Since 29 May 2007 530 Posts Reno, NV Addicted

After reading the article, I do not think the bag fees are going to be going away anytime soon. As we continue into our sports evolution, we are going to continue to be paying bag fees until the resorts start absorbing the bag fees such as golf courses do for golf clubs (not a fact, just and assumption know how many bags of clubs get checked, if the airlines were not subsidized some how, how could they resist so long with out charging golfers).

This subject always sucks.

Nak · Tue Nov 22, 11 9:32 am

waynepjh · Since 27 Jul 2008 212 Posts jackson wy Stoked

When I was returning from Maui the lady at the airport "delta" noticed my bag was just over 50 pounds and I was going to take out something to get it under 50 and she said not to worry. Then she charged me more for the bag being overweight after saying it was ok. I expect to pay for this large bag but what she did was wrong!

goiner · Since 26 Aug 2006 90 Posts

After many trips on continental they charged me, for the first time, the $100 because bag was too big. (Dakine wagon 55" length)
Lots of arguing which ultimately led to me paying.

The listening TSA guy nearby, took my side etc. He said it wasn't right!

Customer service at Continental was helpful. They gave me Jeffery Smisek, CEO, address.
I wrote him a nice letter.

It included one of their napkins from the flight, which on it was printed:

"Planes change, values don't. Your priorities are our priorities".

This went into the letter for Jeffery...

aksurfer · Since 30 Aug 2010 92 Posts Anchorage, AK

Flew from Maui-Oahu on Hawaiian then on to Alaska on Alaska Airlines last month. Checked bags all the way thru from Maui. $45 total for two surfboards in one bag and a large hockey bag filled with kites.
There is no secret anymore so I keep wondering why everyone asks on this forum. Keep it under 50 lbs and smile or fill your coffin and pay $75. Its a crap shoot everytime time.

aksurfer · Since 30 Aug 2010 92 Posts Anchorage, AK

and never, ever give Continental your business if possible. They are the most expensive every time and place embargos on surfboards traveling to central america in the summer.

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

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

I have used most air lines over the last seven years to kite at several locations .
I had read about some issues that are mentioned many times on several forums .
I called the air lines baggage personnel and asked them what the deal is ??!! ( in a nutshell )They want easy stuff to handle without problems too and loose or exposed sports equipment is a drag . ? So if I had a bag made that fit all my gear with proper labeling , ie owners name and address and nothing exposed also keeping it under 50 lbs and I should be good to go ?
I did just that and can put a couple of kites boards and harness lines etc. in it at 48-49 lbs.
I have used , Continental , US Air , Delta . Air Canada , West Jet .
I have been fortunate not to have been bothered in any way by any airline . They ask "what's in the bag ?" . I tell them " my sporting gear for kiting " . I'm only asked to take it to oversize as it's a big bag .
I use the straps as shoulder straps for carrying when a cart isn't readily available .
I take the straps and fins off the boards for a better fit , tucking those items in the sides , !59 door and a 140 Mako .
I use a 9m and a 12m kite , related gear .
I was charged $140 Can. to have the bag made . I went to a place that makes awnings etc.
Oh , and I never lock it either , there seems to be an issue with that . It's like your telling the handlers they are not to be trusted ! I wouldn't care for that label either .
Check it out
And good luck with your travels
JackZ

kss · Since 24 Apr 2006 614 Posts pdx Addicted

No probs on Alaska. Used an actual golf bag under 50 pounds. Two drivers and kites and boards. 40 bucks roundtrip. Also surfboard rental for 12 days for 140.

wrhammer · Since 17 Jul 2009 40 Posts Battle Ground

Lady at the counter in Portland knew I had kite gear and even though it was oversized she only charged me the normal $50... Said she couldn't guarantee anything for the trip home so we'll see. So far it's been a pleasure with Hawaiian. Looking forward to getting some this week!

Scriffler · Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted

Did she suck your balls?

1surfer · Tue Dec 06, 11 5:23 pm **Bags**

I made 3 custom bags for my family that are about 1 inch smaller than the airlines size rules. I never make them too heavy, like never over 45 lbs. I do have to pay the normal bag fee but never over. SOmetimes if I have a lot of stuff I will send it FedEx ground and its cheaper. NAd yes, FedE ground goes to Hawaii.