tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post7179287108916531460..comments2023-06-10T04:47:58.319-08:00Comments on Bicycles and Icicles: Bend over the check-in counterTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230350513417318151noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post-31564702197211144622009-10-22T15:24:40.138-08:002009-10-22T15:24:40.138-08:00It is absurd, and makes it kinda funny that alot o...It is absurd, and makes it kinda funny that alot of international flights fly bikes for free. <br /><br />you know what else is absurd, monkee not posting in his blog more...seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741214740991909913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post-40560171821644650782009-10-20T13:01:28.893-08:002009-10-20T13:01:28.893-08:00Bob - a similar case on the market is the "Ir...Bob - a similar case on the market is the "Iron Case" & it doesn't say anything about bikes on it...<br /><br />In my experience, Delta is the worst - 10 years ago they charged $75 - that was the first & only time I've flown into Salt Lake City.<br /><br />Alaska has always been easier going - of course it was better in the days when a generous tip to the skycap took care of things.<br /><br />I always print out the most recent policies from the airline website in case someone tries to overcharge... and if they undercharge, we cross our fingers that we won't be called back to the check-in counter.bikegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05774265628828868112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post-58472395043139822222009-10-20T02:39:03.815-08:002009-10-20T02:39:03.815-08:00I'm not sure about MtB's, but if you want ...I'm not sure about MtB's, but if you want to travel with a touring or other road bike, check out this site for a travel bike with an S&S coupler system that breaks down for a 26"x26"x10" (62")case, which meets FREE baggage requirements for every airline. Spendy though...<br /><br />http://www.rodcycle.com/cariqunyilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194605537223530072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post-55691153497363005372009-10-19T21:39:50.495-08:002009-10-19T21:39:50.495-08:00Sorry about the login thing, Monkee. That's my...Sorry about the login thing, Monkee. That's my way of stopping all the gutless shits who enjoy posting anonymous, bullshit attacks on half the stuff I write.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230350513417318151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post-77936339226103473702009-10-19T21:36:45.141-08:002009-10-19T21:36:45.141-08:00How does "contents" turn into "comm...How does "contents" turn into "comments"?? D'ohThe Monkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793496852704132070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post-85999491210677677492009-10-19T21:36:02.877-08:002009-10-19T21:36:02.877-08:00I'll tell you what's bullshit...the fact t...I'll tell you what's bullshit...the fact that I have to login to Google to comment on you blog. That's bullshit. Regarding the $350 in transport fees...thankfully I had budgeted for that. My feeble yet determined attempt at lying about the comments of my Trek bike box yielded only 15 minutes of confusion, same fees.The Monkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793496852704132070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post-4842283774867345952009-10-19T20:43:18.393-08:002009-10-19T20:43:18.393-08:00Bob, my case is the one that Performance mail-orde...Bob, my case is the one that Performance mail-order bike shop sold for years. They don't seem to have it anymore. The main thing I strive for is NO bike identifiers: No stickers, no "Bike" anywhere on the box, no bike hats or T-shirts on me, etc.<br /><br />I'll sometimes fly wearing a collared shirt so I look like I could be traveling for business. It seems to help when passing off the case as something work-related.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230350513417318151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post-67447680418997039932009-10-19T19:44:20.851-08:002009-10-19T19:44:20.851-08:00Canada 2000 Airlines ( now bankrupt and deceased) ...Canada 2000 Airlines ( now bankrupt and deceased) used to have a "sports equipment flies free" promo. During their short Anchorage - Vancouver route in the early 00's(to support cruise ship packages) I was astounded to see how many octogenarians were returning from their Alaska cruise with golf bags....saved by bikinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10480451898480814680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post-47772759177266979842009-10-19T16:55:52.568-08:002009-10-19T16:55:52.568-08:00What a scam! I have never travelled with a bike bu...What a scam! I have never travelled with a bike but it would be nice to get this fixed before I do as it's only a matter of time until I do, perhaps for my next trip up to Anchorage though I don't know when that will be.WheelDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15219805760534549996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post-26815374498886552022009-10-19T04:05:37.007-08:002009-10-19T04:05:37.007-08:00Who manufactures your case?Who manufactures your case?Robert Pattersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16265893776303889004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15336507.post-23728604925275740442009-10-19T00:30:33.998-08:002009-10-19T00:30:33.998-08:00I am relieved to say that here, it's a second ...I am relieved to say that here, it's a second piece of baggage. Full stop. Domestic, that's usually AU$20, but unofficially if both pieces are under 20kg, the bike flies free :)Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042609997172567731noreply@blogger.com