Just wondered if anyone here has flown Calgary to Vancouver with Westjet (Canadian Affair's partner airline over there). If so, what's the deal with bikes (in reality as opposed to web blurb) and how strict are they on the 50lb weight limit? Cheers.
Fly with them about once a month for work, they're pretty good, certainly better than Air Canada.
I took my bike Edmonton > Vancouver at Easter with no problems. My bag & bike bag were both in the 23-24kg range and the check-in girl didn't even blink. If you're over that, it'll be down to the attitude of the girl at check-in on the day, so I suggest a big smile and fingers crossed!
Mint, thanks Burts. Flying Manchester-Vancouver via Calgary. Bike in bag weighs nearly 60lb, but as far as I can tell I'll only need to pay $40 if they sting me for being over the 50lb limit (I think I also have to pay $75 for the excess baggage piece). I dodged a crack-of-dawn start and saved £130 flying this route, so I should still be quids in even if they stick me for $115 in total. I'll practise my smile. Thanks for the reply.
Come to think of it, did you book your bike in advance Burts? And did you have to pay the $75 excess baggage piece? Ta.
No, didn't book my bike in advance, just turned up (and only 1hr before my flight too). Their policy allows 2 bags at 23kg each and a bike can be included in that so long as its packed properly. Only if you have 3+ bags, or go over 23kg each, or have a stupidly large bag, do they start adding the excess fees on. Its Alberta/BC, travelling with bikes/skis/snowboards is pretty common.
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Good luck! And keep an ear out for the safety briefing, they like to make it interesting sometimes...
Even better - looks like I might escape the $75 then. And I'll listen up for the safety spiel. Thanks again, Burts.