United Airlines finds new way to cater to "surf's up!" crowd
In a nod to California’s new official state sport, United Airlines is wiping out oversized baggage fees for all customers traveling with a surfboard to or from any destination in California. That fee typically would range as high as US$150 or $200 per surfboard. But effective Oct 5, passengers with a surfboard will only pay United’s regular checked bag fees, which start at $30 for the first checked bag. The fee adjustment also will apply to wakeboards and paddleboards, United said. The change goes into effect on both United mainline and regional flights. The move on the surfboarding front is another aspect of United’s efforts in recent times to win over California residents and raise the carrier’s profile in a state where the carrier has a significant presence and revenue base. <br/>
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United Airlines finds new way to cater to "surf's up!" crowd
In a nod to California’s new official state sport, United Airlines is wiping out oversized baggage fees for all customers traveling with a surfboard to or from any destination in California. That fee typically would range as high as US$150 or $200 per surfboard. But effective Oct 5, passengers with a surfboard will only pay United’s regular checked bag fees, which start at $30 for the first checked bag. The fee adjustment also will apply to wakeboards and paddleboards, United said. The change goes into effect on both United mainline and regional flights. The move on the surfboarding front is another aspect of United’s efforts in recent times to win over California residents and raise the carrier’s profile in a state where the carrier has a significant presence and revenue base. <br/>
