Hi guys - looking to get to Lake Garda in the summer with the bikes - any recommendations/experiences on flights? Had a brief look last night and the charges seem to add up somewhat so then I thought..... someone on here must have some good tips!!!
Cheers 
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Posted 1 year ago #
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Surely - someone has some thoughts/experiences/nightmares to share?!
Posted 1 year ago # -
I would just by a large cheap suitcase, pad it out a bit, take the wheels/seat/h'bars off, pack it all up in that. You might end up with a bit of excess, but could escape the 'bike handling' charges some airports try to screw out of you.
Like Melbourne airport did when I was leaving. Pfft. something like £60 they wanted. Told them to do one.
Posted 1 year ago # -
One to remember - cheers Elf!
Posted 1 year ago # -
Think easyjet was £30-something return on top of normal fare, when packed like this...
Think they just wanted any pointy bits covered, bars turned, pedals off. Plus mech off, shifters/brakes loosened a bit "just in case".Posted 1 year ago # -
Is that a gag.
I use a bike bag and its always trashed after about 3 trips.
Now bought a bike box but seen too many friends whose bikes have been wrecked because not properly packed.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Hmm - maybe I was not too clear on what I was actually after!!!
I was hoping someone had found a cheaper airline/airport/time of year, rather than how to pack the bike!!
Cheers though
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