Flying With Brompton - Bike Forum

Re: Flying With Brompton

gkeeffe — Fri, 31 May 2024 20:06:19 +0000

I take mine to Amsterdam on KLM in a canvas zip up square shaped bag lined with cardboard. At Schiphol I dump the bag and cardboard in left luggage and ride out of the airport or get on a train. I bought the canvas bag 15 or so years ago so can’t remember where from. The only damage I’ve suffered is a cracked rear mudguard.

Re: Flying With Brompton

kilo — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:33:58 +0000

Is there such a thing as a bag/box that can fit a Brompton, to secure it against baggage handling damage, but once the bike has been unpacked, it can be towed behind as a small trailer

Re: Flying With Brompton

politecameraaction — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:22:08 +0000

You wouldn't be allowed to take a Brompton (in a bag) on as cabin baggage would you...?

Re: Flying With Brompton

dyna-ti — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:19:20 +0000

Bike product idea #243 Is there such a thing as a bag/box that can fit a Brompton, to secure it against baggage handling damage, but once the bike has been unpacked, it can be towed behind as a small trailer ?

Re: Flying With Brompton

DrJ — Fri, 31 May 2024 16:39:28 +0000

you do need to remove saddle and seat post to fit inside dimpa

Really? Top tip - you can get Dimpa bags off Amazon, avoiding the horror of a trip to IKEA

Re: Flying With Brompton

poolman — Fri, 31 May 2024 13:55:36 +0000

The advantage of a Brompton as a booked in bike is the extra weight allowance, 32kg v 20kg, also, the bike goes through the oversized bag channel so a bit more care, apparently. I just disguise mine as ordinary baggage, the IKEA dimpa bag with cardboard cut for sides, top and bottom. Adv being at destination, wrap up bag and cycle away, no box to carry. Done it loads of times no damage at all, you do need to remove saddle and seat post to fit inside dimpa.

Re: Flying With Brompton

AngusWells — Fri, 31 May 2024 10:02:18 +0000

Excellent, thanks for the responses.

Re: Flying With Brompton

Dark-Side — Thu, 30 May 2024 22:14:22 +0000

I fly with mine in a Brompton specific case. On the rare occasion I’m asked what’s inside I say sports equipment, I’ve never been asked for further details.

Re: Flying With Brompton

TiRed — Thu, 30 May 2024 21:56:06 +0000

Mine used to travel enclosed in the Airnimal suitcase. I did however fly it once in a thick clear polythene bag. Its obvious in a clear bag, and provided you pad the folding pedal, its a robust package. Never had an issue.

Re: Flying With Brompton

cynic-al — Thu, 30 May 2024 21:10:35 +0000

I've always taken mine as regular hold baggage, but I have a decent bag.