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Flying with a boat

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Topic: Flying with a boat
Posted By: tkelley
Subject: Flying with a boat
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2015 at 8:34pm
I imagine that this has been a discussion thread before but I was unable to dig it up:

Anyone have any advice on flying with a kayak? Are there airlines that are more accommodating than others (or ones to avoid)? Any particular way of packaging the boat that is recommended?

Thanks!
Tim


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Posted By: James
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 8:52am
Try this on for size

http://professorpaddle.com/forum/search_results_posts.asp?SearchID=20151125084944&KW=flying&PN=1 - http://professorpaddle.com/forum/search_results_posts.asp?SearchID=20151125084944&KW=flying&PN=1

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http://professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13847&KW=flying - http://professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13847&KW=flying

http://professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13228&KW=flying - http://professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13228&KW=flying

http://professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12813&KW=flying - http://professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12813&KW=flying

Posted By: joshcrossman
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 9:27am
I fly frequently with a boat, and yes look at those threads.   Alaska is very accommodating, Delta is OK (they charge), and United is not very helpful (they will either charge or not allow).    Put it in a bag like http://www.coloradokayak.com/Salamander-Playpen-Yak-Wrap and call it a surfboard, which it kind of is.    Makes it easier.   

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i like it when it rains

Posted By: James
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 10:50am
If you use your skirt to seal the cockpit and it is a BomberGear under no circumstances should you mention the brand.


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