metau Report post Posted March 23, 2014 Has anyone ever been charged the oversized baggage fee by southwest when traveling with a rod tube? I was shocked this morning when the manager at the counter said it was oversized and therefor subject to a $75 charge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5nRamirez Report post Posted March 23, 2014 I used Alaska air and they they me carry it on both ways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siwash Report post Posted March 24, 2014 Flown to Pacific NW via Southwest Air with a 5' rod tub several times and never had an issue...are you flying with a one piece that's 9' or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted March 25, 2014 What? I just flew SWA with a double ski bag and didn't get charged a thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resolute Report post Posted March 25, 2014 I carry them on all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted March 30, 2014 I have never been charged and used to do it all the time flying to New Orleans. The one I have is about 6" in diameter and adjusts in length. I usually have it set about 6' long but in order to cut down on my airport time I now just leave a rod there and just bring reels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted March 30, 2014 I took a two piece to Farmington one time. Made it OK to Alb. but then got folded into the luggage compartment on the puddle jumper to Farmington. What a pain. This was way back in the day with no extra cost for luggage. The rod survived but never again. I have a 5 piece now for these trips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
