Alaska Airlines, skis / snowboard: Counts as one checked bag, no extra fee.
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Counts as one checked bag, no extra fee. One of the most sports-friendly policies of any major US carrier — Alaska markets itself specifically to skiers, golfers, surfers, and climbers.
Counts as one checked bag, no extra fee. Golf clubs get the same generous treatment — a standard checked bag if within the normal weight limit, no special fee.
Counts as one checked bag, no extra fee (up to standard size). A genuine standout — many other carriers charge a special oversize fee for surfboards that Alaska waives if the board fits within standard checked-bag dimensions.
Counts as one checked bag, no extra fee (boxed). Also notably generous — a properly boxed bike typically counts as a standard checked bag rather than incurring a special oversize fee.