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Packing a Surfboard for travel or Shipping.
You can never be to cautious on packing your board.

1. Shrink wrap & foam pipe insulation

2. Cut foam on one side, to split tube

3. Candy cane the rails with shrink wrap

4. Wrap nose and tail.

5. Cut bend relief’s in nose & tail pieces

6. Insert foam halves under wrap

7. Wrap tail & nose extra tight.

8. Board should be ready for box or bag

9. Make sure foam does not move while on its side.

Your board is now ready to slip into a surfboard travel bag or a surfboard box.

Hope this helps keep your board safe.

AIRLINE BOARD CHARGES

AIRLINE	SURFBOARD CHARGE
Aero California	$30 per item
Aero Mexico	$30 per item
Air France	$55 per item
Air New Zealand	$12 per item
Air Pacific	$34 per item
America West	$50 per item
American	$80 per bag, 2 board max
British Ariways	Free*
Continental	$80 per bag, 2 board max
Delta	$80 per board, 1 board max
Hawaiian Air	$50 per bag, 2 board max†
Iberia	$83 per board

AIRLINE	SURFBOARD CHARGE
Japan Airlines	Free*
Korean Air	$50 per item
Lacsa	$35 per item**
Lufthansa	$75-100 per item
Malaysian	$75 per item
Mexicana	$45 per item
Northwest	$50 per item
Qantas	Free*
Singapore	Free* (2 board limit)
Southwest	$35-70 per item
TACA	$50 per item**
Thai Airways	$109 per item

* as one of 2 checkable bags ** roundtrip † $25 per bag, within Hawaii

2003 AIRLINE BOARD FEE POLICY
The above table outlines many of the airline's current, posted, policies regarding checking surfboards onto flights. Policies are subject to change, and info may vary slightly depending on destination and time of year. Charges are "each way" unless other wise noted. "Per item" generally refers to a boardbag/ boardcase but in some cases may be charged per board.

SMILE
Most airlines will not even charge you if you have only two items. A good attitude, a pleasant smile and the words "please" and "thank you" go a long way whether you're in Los Angeles or Costa Rica.