Nonrev on Delta w/ surfboard
 

Anyone know delta's deal (ASA CRJ-700) for nonrevs/jumpseaters taking a surfboard with them? I'm work for a DCI carrier. It's 9.5' long and 2' wide. It's in a case. Would it be easier to gate check it? Thanks.

Surfboard+US Airline = F-ing nightmare!

Delta's policy is $300.00 per board, each way. You might as well buy a new one where ever you're going. It'll be cheaper!

Where you headed? You can probably just rent when you get there. And good luck cramming a longboard into a Brasilia;) I used to travel with longboards. Now if I really want to bring a board I'll take my 6' fish. Safe travels.

I'm actually trying to pick up a board near ATL and get it back home to PVD. Delta's employee site says we're subject to the same fee as the pax, which is $175. Shipping costs are $300 according to ebay. I tried FEDEX, but they wouldn't accept the dimensions, but if i could use our discount that would probably work out. Anyone have any suggestions?

you could drive there and back probably for about $150:D

UPS or FDX ground.

won't fit into any of their cargo containers that go into the jets, but no problem shoving it into the back of a semi.

Options to consider...

Parcel service: The US Postal Service offers freight shipping for anything over 70 lbs. and/or 130 inches in combined length and girth. Major package shippers like Fedex and UPS charge freight rates for items that weigh more than 150 lbs., and/or measure a combined 165 inches. Among freight-shipping options, these are the most expensive.

My recommendation if you are going to ship it=

Terminal-to-terminal service:
Options here include Greyhound PackagExpress (100-lb. limit), rail or freight forwarders like ForwardAir. You drop off the freight at the bus, train or airport terminal, and you pick it up at a terminal close to your home.

I used this to ship a 17ft sea kayak I bought on eBay a few years back. Worked well....

Or you could get one of these:

The Amazing Pope Bisect Two Piece Travelboard

Never tried one, but people seem to like them and it would save you money on shipping. Plus, it beats picking up a dinged/crushed board upon arrival in HNL...

$300 a pop :eek: last time I flew to costa rica, believe it was american was around $50, years ago on LACSA it was free ;)

I'm restoring a '57 Chevy in ATL tthis fall. Would it be OK if I jumpseated with a car fender?