Airline Baggage Fee for Kiteboarding & Wing Foiling Bag: 2025 Update
Traveling season is upon us! Ready to travel and experience a new spot in a remote location in your board shorts. Destination set and ticket booked. Now the packing frenzy begins. Flying with your own gear allows you to feel more comfortable while riding, and you can visit places you can't access with rentals.
Understanding airline baggage policy can help you pack for your trip.
Here is a table showing the price for traveling
| Airline | Checked Bag | Oversize Fee* | Overweight Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | $30 (Max weight: 50 lbs, Max length: 62") | $150 (51–70 lbs) $200–$450 (Over 62") | $200 (Over 70 lbs) |
| Delta Airlines | $30 (Max weight: 50 lbs, Max length: 62") | $200 (63–80 in) $200–$400 (Over 80") | $100 (51–70 lbs) $200 (71–100 lbs) |
| United Airlines | $35 (Max weight: 50 lbs, Max length: 62") | $200 (63–80 in) $400 (Over 80") | $100 (51–70 lbs) $200 (71–100 lbs) |
| Southwest Airlines | Free (Max weight: 50 lbs, Max length: 62") | $75 (Over 62") | $75 (51–100 lbs) |
| JetBlue Airways | $35 (Max weight: 50 lbs, Max length: 62") | $150 (63–80 in) $200 (Over 80") | $100 (51–70 lbs) $150 (Over 70 lbs) |
| Spirit Airlines | $40–$50 (Max weight: 40 lbs, Max length: 62") | $100 (Over 62") | $50 (41–50 lbs) $100 (51–70 lbs) |
| British Airways | $35 (Max weight: 50 lbs, Max length: 62") | $100–$200 (63–80 in) | $100 (51–70 lbs) |
| Lufthansa | $35 (Max weight: 50 lbs, Max length: 62") | $200–$300 (63–80 in) | $100 (51–70 lbs) |
| Air France | $25–$40 (Max weight: 50 lbs, Max 62") | $150 (63–80 in) | $75 (51–70 lbs) |
| Emirates | $50 (Max weight: 50 lbs, Max 62") | $200 (63–80 in) $400 (Over 80") | $100 per 10 kg (22 lbs) over |
*Oversized bag is considered overweight, so if you are paying for an oversized bag, you can carry up to 70 lbs of baggage. (Consult with the airline for confirmation)
Regular Check Bag (under 62" or 160 cm)
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