Emirates.  Mostly between Aug 1 and Dec. 15, some thru April.  

Check other airlines--Google shows Delta has bargains for Cape Town, and it's possible to get to Maldives for $960 in Sept. (United, Austrian)

Maldives trip is sounding like a great idea right about now! Emirates Im reading accepts surfboards as a checked bag??

$960 from Otown to Male and back with one plane change: book now!!

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So if you are a surfer I wish you the prosperity that allows you more time to pursue the salt water dream, and the true happiness that comes from warm water, clean waves and the companionship of your fellow surfers. If you are an internet troll just spewing bs then f off.

the best airline by far i have ever used....flew to indo with emirates

BIG PIMPIN... I did Emirates to/from Dubai and India, they do it right!

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Can anyone confirm not having any issues with board bag fees? If any? 

Here's their baggage policy.  No bags (presumably including boards) over 300 cm/9.8 ft.

I have used emirates several times, 9ft bag no problem and free, the bad is they changed there policy about 3-months ago, I have not used them under the new policy. I think the policy is you need to call them and let them know how big your board bag is and they will tell you if there is room on the plane. Big planes should be no problem call first though. Sorry not real helpful.

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