just for the fun of it
Traveling with your kite gear can be a challenge. However, there are things you can do to make things go smoother when you fly.
| Loading up in Fortaleza, Brazil |
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Know the rules for checked and carry-on luggage for your particular flight and weigh your bags. Do not go by your last flight, as things can change.
If you have problems, treat the airline people with respect and courtesy. The people at the podium can be your best friend in a difficult situation. You want to keep them as your friend, realizing that they did not cause your situation.
If your luggage does not arrive with you, NEVER leave the airport without it or filing a claim.
We have been pretty lucky, having never lost our luggage. We have only had to pay an overage fee one time for our kite bag, and it is not even one of those imitation golf bags. We will see if our luck holds out our next flight.
| We use this 3-oz luggage scale. |
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For a general comparison you can check out this airline information, which has a tab for kiteboarding. However, it may not always be up-to-date, so click through to your actual airline website for the final word.