My understanding is they wont be flexible, they are very strict with there own restrictions... Its not clear if you can pay extra for over 9'?

Better get a nice mid then

I think you might need to get on the phone to them though and be sure...


How does it work?
If you've booked an AirAsia flight departing to and from Australia, point-to-point or Fly-Thru (except i5 and DJ flights), and you have a surfboard to check in, simply turn up at our AirAsia check-in counters and our friendly staff will assist you with your one (1) complimentary surfboard check-in up to a maximum weight of 15kg.

Please note that you are only entitled to one (1) surfboard per passenger with a maximum weight of 15kg.
It must be packed in a recognized surfboard bag and must not exceed 277cm or 109 inches in length.Passengers who have paid sports equipment fee for their surfboard to travel from 1 May 2018, will be entitled to a Credit Account.
Passenger must provide their BIG Loyalty ID number when submitting their claim for Credit Account via the AirAsia e-Form.


*Free Surfboard Policy:Travel Period: 1st May 2018 till further notice.Carrier Code: All carrier codes (except i5 and DJ).Destination: Flights departing to and from Australian Airports including Fly-Thru (except i5 and DJ flights).
Sport equipment Fee: One (1) surfboard per passenger.Maximum weight: 15kg per surfboard. Additional weight will be charged as excess baggage.
Occupational health and safety surfboard must not exceed 32kg. Surfboard weighing more will not be accepted.
Check-in Requirement: Must be packed in a recognized surfboard bag and not exceed 277cm or 109 inches in length.