Hi all,
Another question re taking bikes on planes. We've discussed this before (see here) but just seeking some thoughts on my current situation!
Usually, when I take my bike on planes (and I can only speak for QF), I wrap it all up and chuck it into a nice cardboard bike box. Total weight is usually around 15-20kgs, and QF never have any issues.
However, last week, in a rare fit of growing up and becoming an adult (jeez...what's happening to me?!), I bought a fancy-schmancy bicycle case of the internet. It's the duck's guts - all foam inlay, hard plastic outer, castors, combo lock, the works. Think of it as a giant-sized suitcase.
Only problem is the thing itself (ie, sans bike) weighs about 13kg, and by the time I put my bike and riding gear in it, the total weight will be easily pushing 30kgs...
Does anyone here think this might be an issue? QF says bikes (properly cased) constitute one piece of checked luggage, but my concern is more about the total weight of the case and bike. Anyone got any experience travelling with these sorts of cases - and the airlines' reactions to 'em?
Cheers and thanks as always!
Newflyer
Another question re taking bikes on planes. We've discussed this before (see here) but just seeking some thoughts on my current situation!
Usually, when I take my bike on planes (and I can only speak for QF), I wrap it all up and chuck it into a nice cardboard bike box. Total weight is usually around 15-20kgs, and QF never have any issues.
However, last week, in a rare fit of growing up and becoming an adult (jeez...what's happening to me?!), I bought a fancy-schmancy bicycle case of the internet. It's the duck's guts - all foam inlay, hard plastic outer, castors, combo lock, the works. Think of it as a giant-sized suitcase.
Only problem is the thing itself (ie, sans bike) weighs about 13kg, and by the time I put my bike and riding gear in it, the total weight will be easily pushing 30kgs...
Does anyone here think this might be an issue? QF says bikes (properly cased) constitute one piece of checked luggage, but my concern is more about the total weight of the case and bike. Anyone got any experience travelling with these sorts of cases - and the airlines' reactions to 'em?
Cheers and thanks as always!
Newflyer