Re: [RBW] brompton in airports and airlines

2021-07-15 Thread sam . perez . 2002
It was a gamble but I brought mine aboard cloaked by the standard brompton bag, put the attached luggage under the seat in front and the brompton overhead for a weekender, the flight was mid size plane from sfo to LA. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2021, at 11:37 AM, Max S wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] brompton in airports and airlines

2021-07-15 Thread Max S
When I travelled internationally with a Brommie, I put it inside the Ikea tyvek bag you mentioned, with a bit of cardboard around it to provide some protection from bumps, etc. We had to check ours, however, possibly due to the fact there were two flights involved. Would be very curious to hear

Re: [RBW] brompton in airports and airlines

2021-07-14 Thread bo richardson
Thanks This is encouraging Thanks again Bo > On Jul 14, 2021, at 11:15 AM, J L wrote: > > Bo, > > This depends so much on the airline and the staff. That said, I have more > than once seen a brompton stashed in the overhead bin, no bag or anything. > > I would stash mine in a tyvek bag. As

Re: [RBW] brompton in airports and airlines

2021-07-14 Thread J L
Bo, This depends so much on the airline and the staff. That said, I have more than once seen a brompton stashed in the overhead bin, no bag or anything. I would stash mine in a tyvek bag. As long as it fits the size requirements for carry on it should be alright. Jason > On Jul 14, 2021,

[RBW] brompton in airports and airlines

2021-07-14 Thread bo richardson
what do airlines typically do about bromptons i intend to travel to europe on condor if i take my brompton will they accept it in a ikea tyvec bag? i have the brompton travel case with wheels but it is heavy and bulky and a sea anchor after i arrive. Or does one build a cardboard box around it?