Nonrev on Delta w/ surfboard
06-01-2009, 05:13 PM
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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.
06-01-2009, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ryanb5005
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.
I used to travel with longboards. Now if I really want to bring a board I'll take my 6' fish. Safe travels.
06-01-2009, 07:37 PM
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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?
06-01-2009, 08:48 PM
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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....
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....
06-01-2009, 08:53 PM
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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...
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...
last time I flew to costa rica, believe it was american was around $50, years ago on LACSA it was free 
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