Thread started by Colleen at 07.28.09 - 9:21 pm

Hey,
I'm flying to Denver on Southwest and there website says the following:

Non-motorized Bicycles, including Bike Friday and Co-Pilot, will be accepted in substitution of a free piece of checked baggage at no additional charge provided the bicycle is properly packaged and the box containing the bicycle fits within the 62-inch sizing limit and weighs 50 lbs or less . (Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per checked piece of luggage). The handlebars, kickstand, and pedals must be removed and placed inside the box. A $50.00 each-way charge applies to bicycles that don’t meet the above criteria. Bicycles packaged in a cardboard box or soft-sided case will be transported as a conditionally accepted item.

How do I do that? My bike is a 49 Bianchi Volpe. Is it a lot of work?

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tear it down and shove it in a cardboard box. If you dont know howhave the tools, check out the bikerowave. Theyll help ya.



angrytoaster30
07.28.09 - 9:35 pm

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they mean folding bikes are free of charge....your Bianchi will be charged the standard bike fee, provided you get it in a bike shipping box. Some bike shops will have them out back in the trash. I can get you one, but I work in OC.....



richbell
07.28.09 - 10:22 pm

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You guys rock



Colleen
07.29.09 - 3:28 pm

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I thought you meant something different.



spiraldemon
responding to a comment by Colleen
07.29.09 - 3:36 pm

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