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United Airlines bike box limits
I'm traveling from Chicago to Milan next week. The 62 in linear box size limit on United has me stumped. Forget the wheels for now, I can put them in a separate box. I can't imagine fitting a bike in a box limited to "62 total linear inches", please see the wording directly from the United website.
"If the bicycles are packed in a container that’s less than 100 pounds (45.3 kilograms) and less than 62 total linear inches (158 centimeters) (length + width + height), they’ll be subject to a flat service charge of $150 each way for travel between the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A service charge of $200 each way applies for all other travel. Service charges for first, second and extra checked bags may apply."
How in the world can anyone with a adult male touring bike with 700c wheels meet this requirement?
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 06-26-21 at 09:49 AM.