I went to Mallorca last November with Go (owned by EasyJet) and did the following:
Removed pedals (remember to make sure that you can take them off before you leave home - (left hand
pedal, left hand thread)). Covered frame (including forks, head tube and stays) in pipe insulation,
with zip ties to keep it on. Let down the tyres somewhat. Zip tied a small piece of plywood (about
the size of a piece of A4) over the deurailler.
One of our team didn't zip tie the pipe insulation on - got a scratched frame. One of our team
didn't use pipe insulation - bike intact Neither of these two protected the deurailler - they both
arrived intact
We did see one of the baggage handlers trying to ride one of the bikes (with no pedals and flat
tyres) as they loaded them onto the plane...
Don't know anything about MTBing in Mallorca - we were there for the roads.
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> > Hi All
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> > Five of us are off to Majorca in April taking our bikes with us, with the help of Easyjet.
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> easyjet have changed their t&c's with regard to carrying bikes. when i booked in december, i
> emailed them to find out what the score was with bikes, to be told i was ok with up to 25kg total
> luggage including bike.
>
> now there site say's you can have 20kg of normal stuff (cases etc) and 10kg of 'sporting
> equipment'. over which they'll charge you £4/kg.
>
> golf clubs, of course, don't apply. don't you just hate golfers.
>
> i've sent them another enquiry, stating that i presume their t&c's at the time of booking still
> apply. waiting for response.
>
> no chance they'll be filming 'airline' the day we fly will there. big argument at check in when
> they attempt to charge, and i produce a copy of their email.