Alaska Airlines have an exception to standard baggage charges for the following item: Pineapple from Hawaii - one properly packaged box of pineapples when traveling within the United States from Honolulu (HNL), Kona (KOA), Maui (OGG), or Kauai (LIH)
What does such a box of pineapples look like? Does that only mean that they should not fall out of the box while transported, or are there specific requirements that a properly packaged box must meet?
Pineapples purchased in Hawaii and packed for transport vary in size from a one-pack to a larger box of 7-9 (depending on size). Here are some packaging examples, borrowed from Maui Gold®:
As an agricultural product arriving on the mainland, the US Department of Agriculture restrictions apply. Fresh pineapple is permitted, but must be presented to the USDA inspector at the airport prior to departure from Hawaii. You can provide your own packaging. Depending on the airport, USDA inspection stations for checked baggage are adjacent to airline check-in counters, and carry on is usually inspected at security check point.
