Since March 28th 2010, Air France / KLM have changed their baggage policies. Now, if you want to check-in a bag which is more than 158cm (total of the 3 dimensions: height+length+width), you will have to pay 200€ from Europe or $200 from US for a one way flight.
In short, this means that if you want to transport any type of board bag (surf, windsurf, kitesurf), you will have to pay 400€ or $400 USD total per checked bag for your round trip in addition to your ticket.
This is extortion, pure and simple and not affordable for the vast majority of kiteboarders, surfers or windsurfers, passionate people, who want to just travel safely, bring along their gear to practice their beloved sport, much like a golfer will do.
Say NO to this new rule by signing this petition!
A paraglider bag is less hassle than most bags and they might end up charging something stupid for just something that at the end is just a normal bag...
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guigal
10 years ago
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en tant que français je trouve que c'est une honte ce que font les pilotes de air france
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Marion
10 years ago
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Policy very confusing on their website, criteria missing and different customer services unable to agree on the extra taxes to be paid for the equipment .
Very unreliable information and no written guarantee possible from customer service for additional information.
L
LANGARD
11 years ago
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bodyboardeur français, des taxes aussi justifiées soient-elles ne doivent pas être aussi élevée, cela s'élève au prix d'une planche! complètement déraisonnable
L
LANGARD
11 years ago
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bodyboardeur français, des taxes aussi justifiées soient-elles ne doivent pas être aussi élevée, cela s'élève au prix d'une planche! complètement déraisonnable
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Marc Conway
16 years ago
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400 euros round trip for a bag is just crazy. I can buy a new board for that price. Flying with my gear has become impossible with these airlines lately.
Since March 28th 2010, Air France / KLM have changed their baggage policies. Now, if you want to check-in a bag which is more than 158cm (total of the 3 dimensions: height+length+width), you will have to pay 200€ from Europe or $200 from US for a one way flight.
In short, this means that if you want to transport any type of board bag (surf, windsurf, kitesurf), you will have to pay 400€ or $400 USD total per checked bag for your round trip in addition to your ticket.
This is extortion, pure and simple and not affordable for the vast majority of kiteboarders, surfers or windsurfers, passionate people, who want to just travel safely, bring along their gear to practice their beloved sport, much like a golfer will do.
Say NO to this new rule by signing this petition!
A paraglider bag is less hassle than most bags and they might end up charging something stupid for just something that at the end is just a normal bag...
G
guigal
10 years ago
Featured
en tant que français je trouve que c'est une honte ce que font les pilotes de air france
M
Marion
10 years ago
Featured
Policy very confusing on their website, criteria missing and different customer services unable to agree on the extra taxes to be paid for the equipment .
Very unreliable information and no written guarantee possible from customer service for additional information.
L
LANGARD
11 years ago
Featured
bodyboardeur français, des taxes aussi justifiées soient-elles ne doivent pas être aussi élevée, cela s'élève au prix d'une planche! complètement déraisonnable
L
LANGARD
11 years ago
Featured
bodyboardeur français, des taxes aussi justifiées soient-elles ne doivent pas être aussi élevée, cela s'élève au prix d'une planche! complètement déraisonnable
M
Marc Conway
16 years ago
Featured
400 euros round trip for a bag is just crazy. I can buy a new board for that price. Flying with my gear has become impossible with these airlines lately.
A paraglider bag is less hassle than most bags and they might end up charging something stupid for just something that at the end is just a normal bag...