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Southwest Kiteboard Fees
| Southwest Kitesurfing Equipment Policy 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Airline Name | Southwest |
| Sport | Kitesurfing Equipment |
| Accepts Kitesurfing Equipment? | Yes |
| Counts Toward Baggage Allowance? | Yes |
| Cost | $75 USD |
| View Regular Southwest Baggage Policies 2023 | |
| View Kitesurfing Equipment Policies for Other Airlines | |
Southwest will accept your Kitesurf equipment on-board as checked baggage, and will charge a $75 USD fee. From Southwest.com:
"The items listed below will be accepted as Checked Baggage for a $75 each way charge.
Surfboard/kiteboard, keels and fins must be removed and placed in carryon or checked baggage."
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One option is to use a "Kitesurfing Golf Bag" to pass it off as golf equipment, but you may be asked to open the bag for inspection at check-in.
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