[RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-11 Thread Lynne Fitz
I've flown with my S&S coupled Riv (and Sweetpea) many times. Knock on wood, but they've never opened the case. Maybe this summer. Once they get it through their heads that my case is 1) within size limits and 2) within weight limits, (and believe me, I have had to clarify those points for th

Re: [RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread René Sterental
I just travelled to Philly on business about 6 weeks ago and am now on family vacation in Door County, WI. My Bike Friday Llama fits in a standard Samsonite suitcase and I never get asked what's inside. I do check at the curb and find it fast. As a United 1K member, I get the maximum weight allo

Re: [RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Eric Norris
NOYGBD is TSA shorthand for "Please take me to Guantanamo." –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 4S  > On Jul 9, 2013, at 6:57 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I'd try "kinetic sculpture". (If "none of your goddam' business" didn't work.) > >> On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 5:52 PM, Eric Norris wrote: >> ... I

Re: [RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Patrick Moore
I'd try "kinetic sculpture". (If "none of your goddam' business" didn't work.) On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 5:52 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > ... I think I'll go with "exercise equipment" and check it at the curb. > > –Eric N > Sent from my iPhone 4S  > > -- http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patr

Re: [RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Eric Norris
; Andrew > (Pocket Llama & Air Glide in the family.) > > > From: Eric Norris > To: "rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com" > Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:52 PM > Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane > > It's at 48 pounds, so I'm OK there.

Re: [RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Andrew Letton
: Re: [RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane It's at 48 pounds, so I'm OK there. I think I'll go with "exercise equipment" and check it at the curb.  –Eric NSent from my iPhone 4S  On Jul 9, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Tonester wrote: Most airlines have written policies on luggage

Re: [RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Eric Norris
It's at 48 pounds, so I'm OK there. I think I'll go with "exercise equipment" and check it at the curb. –Eric N Sent from my iPhone 4S  > On Jul 9, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Tonester wrote: > > Most airlines have written policies on luggage size and weight - check their > website . The other post

[RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Tonester
Most airlines have written policies on luggage size and weight - check their website . The other posters are correct, there's no reason to state that it's a bike. I've had varying luck (Dahon Speed TR) with sizing surcharges but the weight has always been strictly enforced. 51 lbs = $. Weig

[RBW] Re: Getting a Bike on a Plane

2013-07-09 Thread Rambouilleting Utahn
I travel with equipment cases quite often and find that checking at the curb avoids a lot of questions and hassles. The sky caps seem to be more worried about weight more than slightly oversized dimensions. I haven't traveled with a boxed bike but have heard stories of "bike parts" not being ch