Alaska Airlines Kayak Fees and Policies

Kayaks will be accepted as checked luggage on Alaska Airlines, subject to the following restrictions. Regular checked baggage fees apply as well.

Kayaks that exceed 62 linear inches or 50lbs are subject to standard overweight ($100) and oversize ($150) charges with maximum dimensions of 115 linear inches and maximum weight of 100lbs. One set of kayak paddles may be included in this charge and must be securely taped to the kayak or boxed. [AMZ asins='B001F5AHKC,B013GMLBNS,B00NIYJF6U,B00WUIEK3I']

Standard checked baggage fees ($35 if 1st checked item, $45 if 2nd, $150 for 3rd or more) as well. These increased 1st and 2nd checked luggage fees ($35 / $45 vs $30 / $40) apply to all flights booked on/after January 2nd 2024.

Please note the higher $150 3rd / Extra Bag fee and $150 Oversize Bag fee applies on all Alaska Airlines flights purchased on/after June 30 2023. The previous $100 extra bag fee still applies to flights purchased before June 30 2023, as well as the lower $100 oversize fee.

Alaska does not provide paddle boxes at the counter. Only kayaks of polyethylene construction are acceptable. Kayaks of glass construction are not accepted. Kayaks are not accepted on AS flights 2000-2999 and 344 0-3499.

Glass kayaks are not accepted on Alaska Airlines flights.

Refer to our Alaska Airlines Baggage page for checked, overweight and oversize charges.

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