Cletus Lee <
[email protected]> wrote in message Excess baggage rules are changing as
> we discuss this. My recommendation is to fly with a non-US carrier since US carriers tend to shaft
> cyclists whenever they can.
That's for sure! We took our Greenspeed tandem to Germany in Sept 2002. Total checked baggage for
the two of us was one Crateworks box for most of the bike (80 lb) and a large duffel bag for the
seats and panniers (40 lb). Continental charged $80 each way - despite our protests. The airlines
are tightening up on weight now... $50 for bags over 50 lb, not taking anything over 100lb, etc.
There's a thread about this going on the touring list too.
A couple of other options for Europe (and I've done both)that could reduce the hassle a bit: a) rent
a recumbent or b) buy one there and bring (or ship) it home.
see
http://jstevenwood.com/travel.htm for the stories