US-based Hawaiian Airlines has removed its $150-$200 charge to check in a surfboard on flights to and from California, as surfing is named the state's official sport. The move also has competitive advantages as surf enthusiasts have recently benefited from the expansion into California of Alaska Airlines, which eliminated surfboard surcharges in 2017, and United Airlines, which offers a $100 flat fee.
US-based United Airlines has removed its $150-$200 charge to check in a surfboard on flights to and from California, as surfing is named the state's official sport. The move also has competitive advantages as surf enthusiasts have recently benefited from the expansion into California of Alaska Airlines, which eliminated surfboard surcharges in 2017, and Hawaiian Airlines, which offers a $100 flat fee.