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
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
NOYGBD is TSA shorthand for "Please take me to Guantanamo."
–Eric N
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> 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
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
; 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
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
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
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
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