George Farnsworth wrote:
> For some time I've been collecting information on user experiences
taking
> bikes on planes,
The way the airlines are now, I can't even imagine anyone taking their
bike on a plane. On my way home from Nevada, I was re-routed three
times. My daughter took a picture of me sleeping on the floor in the
Reno airport.
My brother flew a different airline on the same day and he was stuck in
Houston overnight and they lost his luggage.
I did not check any bags...I took everything in a carry on. After
being re-routed three times...I realized it was a smart move.
Flying is not as easy as it was years ago. It keeps getting worse. If
I needed my bike that bad, I would ship it out ahead by Fed Ex.
I don't know if anyone else has noticed it, but airline travel is not
fun anymore. I was patted down by security with each re-route. It's
the closest I have ever come to knowing what it feels like to get
arrested.
My son ships his snowboard out ahead of time when he travels. He won't
take the chance of the airlines losing it.
Maggie