Emirates Windsurfing Fees and Policies

Emirates will accept windsurf equipment as checked baggage and part of your standard baggage allowance, provided the following:

Any sails are detachable and collapsible.
The windsurf equipment is appropriately packed in a hard-shell packing case. If not, a Limited Release will be required. [AMZ asins='B07WSRXMS8,3903038180,3937323228,B00JE3E028']

Fins should always be removed, or, if they cannot be removed, should be firmly packed with polystyrene foam.
Both nose and tail should have bubble-wrap or neoprene foam attached for protection.
The rails (sides of the board) should have cardboard down the sides to absorb shock.
The board should be packed in a properly padded surf-bag.

Should your overall baggage weight or amount exceed the normal free allowance, excess baggage rates will apply.

Individual items with total dimensions exceeding 300cm (118 inches) cannot be transported as checked baggage, and must be sent as cargo or freight. There are no exceptions to this rule.

On most Emirates flights, where a Weight-based baggage allowance is involved, you are not limited to the number or size of your baggage, as long as total linear dimensions are within 300cm.

Unfortunately, with the low baggage weight allowances for Economy passengers, you are likely to incur hefty overweight fees. In this case, we recommend planning ahead of time by buying extra Kilos online (cheaper than at the airport), or select a different airline.

On Piece Concept flights (to/from North America, for example), a size limit of 300cm linear dimensions per piece is in place. Exceeding the standard 23 kg / 50 lbs weight allowance will incur an overweight fee.

Emirates Excess Weight Charge (23-32 kg / 50-70 lbs) for journeys involving Canada and North America
Applicable charge: $75 USD / $95 CAD

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