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My biggest question is what do say to the counter agent when they ask what's in the bag? Do you invoke your 5th amendment rights?
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"trade show display"
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The thing is that it all gets zipped up/strapped up pretty tightly. It is not a loose case - zipping it up is the final compression that holds everything together (and thus keeps it safe). As for what the counter agent says - depends on the airline. Some places charge a fee if it's a bike, no matter what. I avoid those airlines. I've had a few counter agents say, "Oh neat is that a bike bag?" and if I know that they have a sensible policy (ie, only charge if oversize and overweight), I just say "yup!" But sometimes I've had to call it art supplies or some ****. Whatever. Trade show supplies. Art supplies. Work material. Just say anything as long as you sound bored. |
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And then what do you do when the agent asks you to open the bag?
It's a good idea in theory but in my experience you're occasionally going to run into an agent at the counter who's going to call you out and then make your life difficult. Ask me how I know. |
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Not a bike. But bike parts. Or as a member here once relayed a story: he told the agent it was an assistive mobility device (the general term for a wheelchair or walker). It helped that he happened to have sprained an ankle and was walking with a limp!
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This is the term that Brompton users use for getting your carry on through.
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Ruster Hen House
I have a Ruster Hen House. The padded one. It requires removal of the fork, but avoids chopping a frame for S&S couplers. Wheels go in a second bag. I ride a 60cm frame and it all fits. Never been charged a bike fee. When asked what's in the bag, I say 'bicycle parts'. They're good with that answer.
http://rustersports.com/product/hen-house/ |
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Doesn't matter what's in the bag as long as it's under weight and size limits. That said, the majority of counter agents (that I've dealt with) don't seem to understand their company's published policy on "sporting equipment".
Anyone should be able to say "bicycle" and if it's under size/weight you just pay standard bag charge. That said, be prepared to ask to speak with a supervisor and have them call corporate for clarification if necessary. The bicycle classification is designed as a "break" (if you call it that) so you don't pay oversize AND overweight premiums (up to a max limit on both even if it is a bicycle). I've had counter agents try to charge both premiums until I demanded someone get involved who could properly interpret the company's published policy. |
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Since it appears I am in the market for a bag for my wife's bikes - is this deemed superior to either the EVOC or Pika bags???
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It's a lot smaller, which lets you avoid oversize fees.
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I guess given that my wife's bike is a 50 it would be a LOT smaller.
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either way it'll be fine. |
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