Best airline company to take a bicycle with? PER>FRANKFURT
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Re: Best airline company to take a bicycle with? PER>FRANKFU
Postby toofat » Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:15 pm
$1650 return in July
$30 kilo luggage
dont know what other cities apart from paris the go to
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Postby elStado » Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:53 pm
$30 per kilo? Over what existing limit? 20kg? So if you are taking 30kg worth of baggage you will have to pay an extra $300 each way?toofat wrote:China Southern
$1650 return in July
$30 kilo luggage
dont know what other cities apart from paris the go to
What airline to they use to fly from Perth to China (?)?
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Postby Aushiker » Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:42 pm
China Southern .... that is the whole point ... they now fly out of Perth and if you choose the correct flights they have one stop over in China on the way to Europe, just like the other airlines. Excess baggage charges are detailed at http://www.csair.com/en/help/faq/06.asp?page=p_4&col=5. You will need to use Xe.com to convert from Yuan to Aus dollars but 23 kg to 32 kg is $99 BTW.elStado wrote:What airline to they use to fly from Perth to China (?)?
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Postby elStado » Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:50 am
Cheers Andrew. I'll check it out again.Aushiker wrote:China Southern .... that is the whole point ... they now fly out of Perth and if you choose the correct flights they have one stop over in China on the way to Europe, just like the other airlines. Excess baggage charges are detailed at http://www.csair.com/en/help/faq/06.asp?page=p_4&col=5. You will need to use Xe.com to convert from Yuan to Aus dollars but 23 kg to 32 kg is $99 BTW.elStado wrote:What airline to they use to fly from Perth to China (?)?
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Postby Aushiker » Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:57 am
The problem but for you is that they do not go to Frankfurt. Paris seems the closest airport.elStado wrote:Cheers Andrew. I'll check it out again.
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Postby elStado » Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:00 am
True. I really wanted to start out from Germany as my family live there, so it will be easier to re-assemble and test the bike from there before setting out. I'm also taking a ~10kg bag with my regular gear for the remainder of the trip (I am not planning to only go bike touring while I am there). Was going to get picked up from Frankfurt or take the train to where my family live.Aushiker wrote:The problem but for you is that they do not go to Frankfurt. Paris seems the closest airport.elStado wrote:Cheers Andrew. I'll check it out again.
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Postby toofat » Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:49 pm
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Postby elStado » Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:31 pm
Now I have to set about getting my camping gear sorted, I need a tent, stove, cookwear, sleeping mattress and sleeping bag. I also need a front rack and front pannier bags. If anyone has some 2nd hand gear they are willing to sell to me for a reasonable price let me know.
I also wrote an article on my blog concerning the subject of taking your touring bike overseas..
http://velophileaustralia.wordpress.com ... trictions/
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Postby scirocco » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:38 pm
Well, don't keep us in suspense! The million dollar question of the thread was - Which airline?elStado wrote:Well, it is all lock and loaded. Booked my flights from Perth to Dusseldorf (closer and cheaper to where I want to get to) on Tuesday evening.
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Postby elStado » Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:52 pm
OH..scirocco wrote:Well, don't keep us in suspense! The million dollar question of the thread was - Which airline?elStado wrote:Well, it is all lock and loaded. Booked my flights from Perth to Dusseldorf (closer and cheaper to where I want to get to) on Tuesday evening.
I booked with Emirates. Not much more expensive after factoring other costs and considering flight duration. Should be very easy and straight forward, leave on Sunday morning and arrive in Germany that evening at 7pm, at my family's home by 9pm. I'll take my bike over in a box, un-box at the airport and assemble, mount all the panniers and then take the train to where I want to go.
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Postby scirocco » Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:30 pm
Cool. I'm also going to France with them in September on the same morning flight as you. It means a hellishly early start but you can be in bed in Europe the same day as you set out, and that somehow feels easier than the overnight flights.elStado wrote:I booked with Emirates.
Watch that baggage allowance, though. They are mega-strict on it. Last year I had 30.5 kg including the bike and the check-in lady said that if it had been 30.6 she would have charged me for the extra kilo (about $70 I think). And on the return trip at CDG in Paris they were weighing people's carry-on bags, which I've never encountered before.
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Postby elStado » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:39 pm
Thanks for the heads-up. Maybe they have changed policies or maybe it comes down to who serves you, as I have hear stories that are the complete opposite. E.g. people being quite a few kg over and the counter person just waving it through and not blinking an eye. I will be careful though with the weight and weight it all myself in advance before going to the airport. You can buy an extra 5kg if needed for $280, or $70 per kg as you mentioned.scirocco wrote:Cool. I'm also going to France with them in September on the same morning flight as you. It means a hellishly early start but you can be in bed in Europe the same day as you set out, and that somehow feels easier than the overnight flights.elStado wrote:I booked with Emirates.
Watch that baggage allowance, though. They are mega-strict on it. Last year I had 30.5 kg including the bike and the check-in lady said that if it had been 30.6 she would have charged me for the extra kilo (about $70 I think). And on the return trip at CDG in Paris they were weighing people's carry-on bags, which I've never encountered before.
I really like the idea of getting leaving Perth and arriving in Germany on the same day. I don't mind early starts, my last flight to London with AirAsia left at 3:30am and had a 20hr stopover in KL.. (we booked a cheap hotel to rest up).
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Postby sonj » Wed May 16, 2012 12:30 am
My recent experience with Emirates to Europe in 2012 shoulder season was: weekend flights to Europe -> fairly packed and more strict with luggage, but return flights mid-week were less crowded with most people getting vacant adjacent seats. Our flight was also cheaper through a travel agent than quotes for any airline that we got through the various online flight sites like Expedia and Webjet, except the known ultra cheapies - we were happy pay up to $400 extra for comfort/IFE/timing's sake.
Admittedly we didn't come anywhere near their 30kg basic limit either, nor did we take our own bikes, although given the standard of touring bikes we ended up hiring, it might be a higher consideration for future tours!
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Postby elStado » Wed May 16, 2012 10:47 am
Hrrm. My flight out is on Sunday AM and arrives on Sunday evening, and my return flight leaves Germany on Friday evening, arrives Dubia on Saturday AM and arrives in Perth early Sunday AM. Hopefully it wont be an issue. I asked the sales rep when I booked my flight and they said taking a bike in a box plus another bag wouldn't be an issue as long as it's within the weight limit. Here's hoping it all goes to plan.sonj wrote:Enjoy your trip and I hope you get an A380 for at least the Dubai/Europe sections. The seat and armrest widths seem slightly wider than on the Boeing 777 (both are 3-4-3 but the Airbus is wider and just nicer and quieter in general), and their IFE is pretty damned good.
My recent experience with Emirates to Europe in 2012 shoulder season was: weekend flights to Europe -> fairly packed and more strict with luggage, but return flights mid-week were less crowded with most people getting vacant adjacent seats. Our flight was also cheaper through a travel agent than quotes for any airline that we got through the various online flight sites like Expedia and Webjet, except the known ultra cheapies - we were happy pay up to $400 extra for comfort/IFE/timing's sake.
Admittedly we didn't come anywhere near their 30kg basic limit either, nor did we take our own bikes, although given the standard of touring bikes we ended up hiring, it might be a higher consideration for future tours!
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Postby polishbiker » Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:45 am
Just had a chat with someone i know who works for flightcentre, she contacted the Emirates airlines and they say they do not accept bicycle boxes hardacse only which makes things difficult but reading the above they dont really care so much?scirocco wrote:My box was 104x80x28cm and Emirates didn't bat an eyelid in Oz or in Europe. Pedals, bars and both wheels off and down each side of the frame with lots of padding. I wouldn't use a Qantas box without cutting it down - they are unnecessarily big.
If you want to take the bike on European trains you can take it as regular luggage for no extra charge but needs to be 120x90 or less or they may refuse as it won't fit in the racks. Some trains can carry a fully built up bike in reserved bike areas, but a lot of trains do not.
Anyone else used Emirates and a cardbox?
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Postby il padrone » Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:04 am
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Postby polishbiker » Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:55 pm
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Postby il padrone » Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:45 pm
They did reinforce it a bit with their pannier bags stuffed in but apparently no other reinforcement. Many people add some cardboard sheets for added protection.polishbiker wrote:The ground effect bag is not really a solid hardcase but your friend had no problems.
You must realise that in Europe the CTC has been recommending this type of bike packing as a way to avoid the mishandling of baggage handlers. Much better size for a real touring bike.
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Postby Sprocket » Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:06 pm
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Postby il padrone » Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:28 pm
Maybe send it to them beforehand to confirm prior to your flight.
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Postby polishbiker » Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:13 pm
Will send a quick email to Emirates to see what they say but i would be very worried if my bike was just wrapped like that, maybe not so much if if was just 1 flight but to get to my next destination it would involve 3 flights
Hoping people that dealt with Emirates and bicycles on this forum can shed some light on the situation.
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Postby scirocco » Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:13 pm
Just got off the phone to Emirates and asked them if they had any specific requirements with bike packing. Guy checked and gave me the usual spiel that you would expect regarding pedals off, wheel down the sides etc. Asked if there was anything else and he said no. Nothing on their website saying hardcase only.polishbiker wrote:Just had a chat with someone i know who works for flightcentre, she contacted the Emirates airlines and they say they do not accept bicycle boxes hardacse only which makes things difficult but reading the above they dont really care so much?
Anyone else used Emirates and a cardbox?
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Polishbiker, can you ask the person who works for Flightcentre to provide a link, a document or a reference to this supposed "hardcases only" rule?
One point to note; when travelling with a bike in a cardboard box to and from Europe in 2010, 2011 and 2012 they did ask me to sign a waiver form each time. Forget the exact details but I think it basically said that they would do "all care no responsibility".
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Postby il padrone » Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:06 pm
And I'd be pretty certain such waivers carry all the weight of a sparrow's feather. They cannot legally make you waive their duty of care.... at least in Australia. Have had some extensive opinion about this from a lawyer a while back.scirocco wrote:. Forget the exact details but I think it basically said that they would do "all care no responsibility".
Same applies for all the waivers you sign before entering various cycle events and other activities. You may waive their responsibility for your own foolish acts, but they have a duty of care, and with this goes responsibility if they act in any way negligently.
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Postby onrbikes » Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:26 pm
Here are a few pointers
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page ... 103519&v=b" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
A friend is soon fling with Jet AIrways that also allow 32KG.
Sri Lankan is another we've used and allows 32kg
Soon we'll be flying out of Delhi and may have a issue as the budget airlines like Air Asia don't fly there, but Jet does
I think the box thing and weight is in relation to which airport they go through. Some airports have different handling facilities.
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Postby toofat » Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:57 pm
I would in no way recommend Southern Chaina Airlines
Perhaps i was unlucky or perhaps to a local baggage handler a bike is a solid 25kg steel thing
Crack rear seat stay going over hole in the top tube on return
And dont ask about the stopover at Gwan zhou airport
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