Are you allowed to dismount a bike and carry it in a suitcase on a plane?

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Man from Mars

You should call the airline(s) you are thinking about traveling on. I would think they would allow it IF the package was within their guild lines regarding size and weight.

redviper4kyle

Yeah only if its not a carry on.

jimppanzee

No.

Merrily

I supose if it would fit in a regular suitcase then it should be okay, Normally though there is a $75-$100+ fee for bikes. Which is probably why you are trying the suitcase. If they catch you you'll probalby be charged extra.

corypitzl

they have metal frames ate every gate, if your item fits into that frame it can go onto the plane, if it doesnt fit, they can take it from you right there and put it down into the bottom of the plane, either way, you can ride it all the way up to the gate

timsdad

there are bikes that come with a case, ideal for the boot of a car, so if you cycle to the airport, then put in it's bag that should go in the hold the same as any other bag.

starlet108

You would have to book it in as luggage - you couldnt take it on as hand luggage xxx

apuleuis

I have flown bikes before in bike boxes. American Airlines charged $100 for it internationally. As long as it fits in a regular suitcase, I don't see any reason why you couldn't check it as luggage, but that would be one small bike.

hailesaladdie

Yes, absolutely, as long as it meets all the other criteria (size, weight) for carry-on or checked in luggage for the route you are flying.

In fact, the company Airnimal (http://www.airnimalfoldingbikes.com/) makes bikes that are specifically designed to be easily dismounted and packed in a special case for transport (including by plane).

Otherwise, several airlines allow you to transport bikes for a small fee within a specified container, as long as you let the tyres partially down, re-angle the handlebars and remove the pedals. Airlines that see a lot of bikes (such as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) supply containers specifically designed to carry bikes in the hold.

Dava

If you've got a 6ftx4ft suitcase i should think it's fine

neyoneyon

As long as it fits in a suitcase and is checked in...I don't see why not. Try calling the airline also.

xxx

You can buy suitcases especially for bikes. They are big and bulky and you need to disassemble the bike a bit, but they work well. Check your bike shop and they will have the info. They are basicaly a big black plastic case...I think they run between $100 and $200 for a decent one...you can probably find use ones on Craigslist or eBay...

Paolo

Yes but you'll be paying a special fee.

whiteafrican01

you have to take the front wheel off and it can be checked into the airline, but not taken as a carry on.

philglenn

Yes. As checked baggage.

There are bicycle carrying cases designed for that purpose.

ElectronProbabilityCloud

No but theres nothing to stop you dismantling a plane and carrying it in a suitcase on your bike.

xray_daddy

You could if it was a special bike holdall Which holds wheels etc all in place safely and you would have to hand it over as it wouldnt go as hand luggage. And remeber excess baggage cost, unless its a supadupa lightweight thing....but if you could afford that youd go by car!!

Happy Killa Pants

Yep, I've done it, but it must be checked, dismantled, and they sell boxes that are made just for that purpose.

Keilamack

As long as the bag fits the carryon restrictions, you can. I would imagine that the wheels (unless they fold) will be too big. Also, I would make sure there are no pieces of the bike that can be misconstrued as a weapon of any kind. When it goes through the xray machine, be prepared to go through extra screening.

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