Originally Posted by
Doubleplay
There's a lot of misinformation on this thread.
Break away or not if your bicycle case weighs less than 50 lbs and is included in your baggage allowance depending on your destination, status and class you don't pay a dime for it as sports equipment with most airlines.
There are still many major airlines that charge extra fees for bicycles. See here:
https://www.airline-baggage-fees.air.../sports/bikes/