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If you haven't already booked your flight, try to go with Virgin or Qantas instead as they take longer bags on the 737. The 2.3m limit on the Jetstar A320 could be tough to fit even a board bag in. Plus they charge you a $25 "oversize" fee for anything over 1m length.

If you do end up buying a bag, invest in one that has a set of wheels. Your shoulders will thank you.

jamesf said..
If you haven't already booked your flight, try to go with Virgin or Qantas instead as they take longer bags on the 737. The 2.3m limit on the Jetstar A320 could be tough to fit even a board bag in. Plus they charge you a $25 "oversize" fee for anything over 1m length.

If you do end up buying a bag, invest in one that has a set of wheels. Your shoulders will thank you.

I rang and asked Jetstar a while ago and asked why they won't take windsurfing gear told me they won't take sailing gear because they put all luggage in those cage thingy's and our sailing gear is too long for those. Nothing to do with the size of the aircraft.

Not sure if the 1.90 for Jetstar is correct? I flew back from Launceston to Brisbane a couple of years back with a board around 2.25 in a board bag. Just had a look online and they are still saying 2.30.

From memory cost me around $60 extra, nearly $100 less than the best quote on freight at the time. Only spent another 10 minutes extra each end and saved 2 trips to freight depots. Also, no damage to board at all.

There was something about not taking Windsurfing gear on line, but I think that was because of the length of masts.

Make sure you add it before you get to the airport. Less hassle and I think it was cheaper if you do it in advance.