Qantas may follow British Airways in limiting surfboards

Complaining of heavy lifting injuries, Qantas baggage handlers voted to follow the lead of British Airways and tighten luggage size and weight limits.

If enforced, the bans would limit size on domestic and international flights to 6'5" and 8'8" respectively, and limit weight to 44 lbs. on both.

Unlike Qantas, British Airways instituted a flat-out ban on surfboards last November, saying they were too cumbersome. Fortunately for the Brits, CrossCountry Trains launched a campaign to welcome surfers on trains going to Cornwall, a UK surfing mecca.