[Silent Bob]

I guess that means don't fly anywhere if you're a surfer? My eldest nephew (well one of my eldest nephews) likes to surf in Hawaii, Cancun, and Los Angeles (a few of his favorite spots), I know nothing of the sport, but he always ends up paying between 150 - 200 bucks each way (so look to pay that fee on the way back, just giving you a heads up), one surfboard bag with two boards. I don't know of any airline that will let you check them for free, considering those things would be considered "oddsize" objects. If you base the price strictly by size and weight, I would think you'd end up paying more? Other than that, depending on the reason for the delay, they should give you a bit more than 3,000 miles (I always thought the standard was 5,000). Usually its travel certificates, but since you won't be flying them again, well consider the whole thing moot.