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Here are some lessons learned by various
individuals over the years:
- First and foremost: Caveat emptor. (buyer
beware)
- Air Canada usually charges $50 each way
http://www.aircanada.com/en/news/trav_adv/071119.html
- Some say that huge heavy bike boxes will
and have been treated more roughly by
handlers because they are so difficult to
deal with. For that reason, a lighter case
or even cardboard box are favoured by some
- Some prefer softshell for the lighter
weight and easy storeage once bike is
rebuilt. It can also go on some carousels in
airports.
- Some soft shells like
http://www.akona
are small enough that agents allow them
through as normal luggage.
- Planes can only fit so many bikes so if
you're going to a big event check in early.
Just because it's check in doesn't mean it
will be on the plane.
- Air France and KLM charge 150 (dollars
from Canada but Euros (1.5x) from Europe)
- In almost all cases it is not possible to
pay for your bike in advance, you must pay
at check in
- Get policy in writing either from website
or email before going to airport
- Be aware that on multi-leg flights you may
be charged for your bike on each leg. Make
sure to check your bike all the way through
at first check in.
- If you are flying a return leg on a
partner airline, there is no guarantee it
will be the same cost.
- In some cases, you can make a reservation
for your bike.
- Adding some light weight PVC around
fragile bits like the derailleur can add
protection. |
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