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Forum: Touring
03-11-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,527
Posted By kevmcd

I googled "southwest airlines oversize baggage...

I googled "southwest airlines oversize baggage 115" " and multiple websites said Southwest accepts oversize baggage up to 115" but none of these websites were official Southwest Airlines websites. ...
Forum: Touring
12-30-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,527
Posted By kevmcd

Alaska Airlines has done a great thing for...

Alaska Airlines has done a great thing for cyclists by changing their baggage policy to ship bikes for $30

Amtrak has done great things with their bike policies including creating a nice big box...
Forum: Touring
12-29-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,527
Posted By kevmcd

Packing in an Amtrak style box in my mind is a...

Packing in an Amtrak style box in my mind is a superior solution but there are other solutions that will work. Getting a box to fit a 60cm vintage bike at your LBS is not a given. The LBS I visited...
Forum: Touring
12-29-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,527
Posted By kevmcd

Yes you guys are right, FEDEX/Kinko's Box Pricing is Crazy

I measured my bike and figured out the ideal box size that is <115 linear inches and would allow me to pack it leaving both wheels on. 68" x 38" x 8.5". It does require that I remove my handlebars...
Forum: Touring
12-24-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,527
Posted By kevmcd

I would just buy the box at FedEx or UPS and then...

I would just buy the box at FedEx or UPS and then take the bike on the plane with me. Maybe I could get them to build a box of 114.5 linear inches. If Amtrak didn't have a box and they charged me...
Forum: Touring
12-24-21, 11:48 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,527
Posted By kevmcd

My back-up plan for a box at my endpoint is to go...

My back-up plan for a box at my endpoint is to go to a local UPS or FedEx store and have them build me a box if Amtrak doesn't have a box. I've never had UPS/FedEx build a box for me but I see that...
Forum: Touring
12-23-21, 04:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,527
Posted By kevmcd

end to end trip (ending point different from...

end to end trip (ending point different from starting point)
Packing looks nice but I would rather avoid it if I can. Your picture made me realize that I would also probably need to remove the rear...
Forum: Touring
12-23-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,527
Posted By kevmcd

Thanks to everyone for all the helpful suggestions!

I visited Portland's premier bike store yesterday and it was surprisingly quiet for 4pm 3 days before Christmas. They had a big line of pre-purchased assembled bicycles waiting to be picked up. The...
Forum: Touring
12-21-21, 12:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,527
Posted By kevmcd

I am guessing that there are a number of bike...

I am guessing that there are a number of bike tourists out there that have used Amtrak boxes on airlines (either full size or cut down) and that is why I asked for their knowledge, Hopefully there is...
Forum: Touring
12-20-21, 05:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,527
Posted By kevmcd

I agree that it is clear that for oversize...

I agree that it is clear that for oversize luggage the 115" is "linear" where "linear" is defined as L + W + D. Except they also describe the example of a kayak that is ok as long as it is less than...
Forum: Touring
12-20-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,527
Posted By kevmcd

Anyone ever use an Amtrak bike box as checked luggage on an airline?

The Amtrak bicycle boxes are wonderful: inexpensive, large and rugged and readily available at the end of your tour (at least in the US in major metropolitan areas)


But can they be checked on an...
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