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By Peter Pae, Los Angeles Times It might be "surf's up" in Costa Rica, but swelling airline fees are wiping out surfers hoping to catch the next big wave. Some airlines are now charging surfers up to $300 to take along a surfboard. That's significantly higher than the $15 fee that big carriers began charging for the first checked bag, a move that has riled passengers. The fee, among the highest of airline charges, is grounding some surfers and has created an unusual uproar among an otherwise mellow surf community. Fees for bicycles, skis and other sports equipment also have been rising, but not as much as surfboards. Surfers note that most airlines don't charge for golf bags, while surfers are paying up to $300 per board for international flights. |
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