IMPORTANT HEADS UP! Alaska Airlines luggage policy.

Nak · Since 19 May 2005 4314 Posts Camas Site Lackey **CGKA Member**

A lot of us have gotten used to Alaska Airlines waiving the overweight luggage fee for kiteboarding gear. Due to the abuse of this policy by a few people--I've heard of 90+ pound bags being bragged about--that policy is now rescinded. Kiteboarding bags will now be charged overweight fees if over 50 pounds. Oversize is still allowed up to 115 linear inches. (Length + height + width.)

I wanted to warn folks so you don't get a rude shock at check in...

knotwindy · Since 25 Sep 2011 622 Posts Addicted

Sorry to hear that people never learn but thanks for the heads-up!

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2625 Posts The 503 METAL

Well I guess I have to admit I took advantage, but when they say the weight limit is "waived" I took it to mean no weight limit.

Yeah, my loaded up 9'6" coffin bag probably weighed in pretty hefty.

I wish they could have just said instead of 50lbs, the limit for surfboards is x.