Taking Bicycle On The Airplane.

[nlaruccia]

Does anyone have experience with taking a bicycle on an airplane. I'm going to be traveling with two huge suitcases and a cat as well. The shipping company said it's not worth it to ship and take it on the airplane with me. I have no idea how to wrap, where you find the wrap and if it requires a box.

 

[thorsten]

I'd check with your airline - for sports equipment, there are often special conditions on the packaging, but cheaper fees compared to other special luggage. You also might have to make a reservation for it in advance.

 

[RichardP]

I've flown with a bicycle. You can get a box at a bicycle shop and pack it yourself. Check videos on Youtube for ideas on packing a bike. Some airlines have boxes too but will charge you for them. I wouldn't trust just putting it in a bag since it will get thrown around and have luggage thrown on top of it.

 

[johnw100]

Just make sure you make it as small as possible, ie take front wheel off and tie it to the rear wheel. Lower handle bars/seat. Remove anything that can be broken off easily ie lights,etc.

Or you go by plane and get the cat to peddle it home for you

 

[nlaruccia]

I've flown with a bicycle. You can get a box at a bicycle shop and pack it yourself. Check videos on Youtube for ideas on packing a bike. Some airlines have boxes too but will charge you for them. I wouldn't trust just putting it in a bag since it will get thrown around and have luggage thrown on top of it.

Thank you for the tip!

 

[GS_Dirtboy]

I've flown my bike many times to triathlons. I wouldn't fly a bike unless it was packed in a specific hard-sided bike shipping box. I also worked as a baggage handler for an airline trying to make money in college. This is why I know. My bike cost more than some cars I've owned. A bike box will run you U$200 - U$300. Worth it if you have an expensive bike. If you have a cheap bike it might be worth it to sell the bike you have here and buy/rent one where you are going.

BTW - different airlines charge different fees for shipping.

 

[jbeas176]

my experience with flying with a bike is somewhat old. I agree with gs Richard and john. I owned my hard case box and packed accordingly. I see that cardboard boxes are available thru bike shops but would question there usefulness if you bike is expensive and finely tuned. I recommend if you don't own a shipping box using the cardboard box thru ups or fedx only. if your not racing and and its not an expensive bike, beware the airlines charge a lot because of size, like gs said, sell it

 

[nlaruccia]

I've been watching videos on how to dismantle a bicycle and put it in a box from a bike store. You mean a hard box in Argentina costs $300 US? That's more than I expected. I could sell my bicycle, but if I wanted to buy a road bicycle in the States they run around $1,000 US and up. And that's a cheap one. Below is my bike. Tough call to make.

 

[garryl]

I've been watching videos on how to dismantle a bicycle and put it in a box from a bike store. You mean a hard box in Argentina costs $300 US? That's more than I expected. I could sell my bicycle, but if I wanted to buy a road bicycle in the States they run around $1,000 US and up. And that's a cheap one. Below is my bike. Tough call to make.

Maybe a small container, you can put everything inside. I have helped friends to ship their furniture abroad, cost 30k-50k from US to Asia.

 

[nlaruccia]

Maybe a small container, you can put everything inside. I have helped friends to ship their furniture abroad, cost 30k-50k from US to Asia.

Originally I wanted to ship it would it would cost over $3,0000 US to ship. I might as well buy a new bicycle for that amount of money.