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DK launches bike disguise bag in US
Mark Sutton Jul 22 2008, 4:38pm
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Cunning way to avoid airline charges (assuming you ride 24-inch or less)
DK Bicycles has developed a bike bag cunningly disguised as a golf club carrier. The bag, only available in America at present can hold bikes with wheel sizes up to 24-inches.
The DK golf 4130 series bag will cost $119.00 in the US, five dollars less than the standard charge for booking bicycles onto a plane. This effectively means that the bag should pay for itself on the first visit.
The bag features a flat back design, durable rollers, and several sturdy handles, as well as heavy duty iternal padding and straps.
Previously one technique used to dodge the air fare was to pack the frame and most components into a guitar case, which like golf clubs, does not incur additional charge (most airlines). The wheels can be packed into an accompanying suitcase.
It's said that 'bicycle components' cannot incur charges, meaning that in theory splitting a bike over two bags could suceed in avoiding extra cost.
If you have any other methods or stories, feel free to comment below.
Comments
“Bikes on planes”
Posted by: BigDutch - Jul 23, 12:24am
In the past year I have flown over 16 times with bikes on various airlines both Transatlantic and within the US and I've never once been charged to check my bike in. It always goes as part of my checked luggage allowance.
What's going on that I'm missing? or is this a case of someone releasing a product to cure a problem that doesn't really exist?
“Re: Bikes on planes”
Posted by: john riley - Jul 23, 12:42pm
If you managed to avoid charges on point-to-point flights within the US while using something bigger than a suitcase, I am sure we would be interested to know how you did that. What airlines were you on?
I _might_ be able to see it if the bike was your only checked piece, but even then, I thought they _always_ charged for oversized pieces.
“Re: Re: Bikes on planes”
Posted by: BigDutch - Jul 24, 11:06am
I flew South West from San Jose to Chicago (rtn) and San Jose to Vegas (rtn). Full suspension bike in a Chain Reaction padded bike bag. It goes in place of one of your checked items (but you get two plus carry on). Never had a problem. I'm surprised to hear people are getting charged considering airlines are supposed to carry sporting equipment without additional charge as long as it's inside certain size / weight limits.
Here's the link for SouthWests sporting equipment conditions [url]http://www.southwest.com/travel_center/sports_equipment.html[/url]
“Re: Re: Re: Bikes on planes”
Posted by: BigDutch - Jul 24, 11:07am
Oops. Comment too big. Here's the link but BBcode appears to be off so copy and paste:
http://www.southwe....html
“Re: Re: Re: Re: Bikes on planes”
Posted by: BigDutch - Jul 24, 3:08pm
After a quick look for information the following don't charge for checked bikes:
Continental
American (although they will charge $15 for any 1st checked bag and $25 for a 2nd checked bag)
Virgin America charge $50 per bike but you get to keep your other bag allowance.
This is just looking at Domestic flights, International airlines seem to be much more accommodating of flying with bikes.
“Sports Equipment on Planes”
Posted by: Dave - Jul 30, 10:18pm
Looking at Southwest Airlines page, it is interesting to note: "Parachutes are allowed in checked or carryon baggage, but may not be worn in flight." Wouldn't it be ironic? That's just too funny.
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