Traveling on JetBlue. My bike case is 93" but they specify only 80" allowed. Help!
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The non-money-saving option is to buy a new folder that will fit in a sufficiently-small case.
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Am surprised
Not more ppl with actual experience.
Airport is prohibitively far for me (given busy schedule) to get there and do a test run. I cancelled the JB flight and instead booked on the ****tiest airline in the world - Frontier - and they gladly took my oversized case without a problem. I still have other JB flights booked so would still love to get an answer before I accumulate more credits I’m not likely to use.
Airport is prohibitively far for me (given busy schedule) to get there and do a test run. I cancelled the JB flight and instead booked on the ****tiest airline in the world - Frontier - and they gladly took my oversized case without a problem. I still have other JB flights booked so would still love to get an answer before I accumulate more credits I’m not likely to use.
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I think we’re looking for an answer that doesn’t exist in any meaningful state. What has happened to others might not be what would happen to you due to several variables beyond your control.
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I don't think you can count on Jet Blue making a long series of exception to policy. All they need to do is fail to do it once on a return flight and you are screwed. Instead, there are a few clear options:
1. Leave the bike at home. Rent one at your destination.
2. Use a different airline. Check the large baggage policy before purchase. Don't rely on exceptions.
3. Package the bike, if possible, in a box that enables you to adhere to the restrictions on baggage size. Maybe a frame box, and pack the wheels separately.
4. Ship the bike by some other means (eg Bikeflights).
5. Get a folding or Rinko bike.
1. Leave the bike at home. Rent one at your destination.
2. Use a different airline. Check the large baggage policy before purchase. Don't rely on exceptions.
3. Package the bike, if possible, in a box that enables you to adhere to the restrictions on baggage size. Maybe a frame box, and pack the wheels separately.
4. Ship the bike by some other means (eg Bikeflights).
5. Get a folding or Rinko bike.
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More on Rinko: https://www.renehersecycles.com/how-...-a-rinko-bike/
The parallelegram (rhomboid?) packaging is key.
The parallelegram (rhomboid?) packaging is key.
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What are you going to do if they turn you away at the last minute? If the primary purpose of the flight is to get to a bike tour you would be screwed.
I suggest that in the future you use more bike friendly airlines. I do so even when not flying with a bike. Why reward airlines that are hostile to bikes with your business?
That said, I have used a soft case that I am pretty sure gets down to the 80" limit for me. Mine is a cheap one with no padding and I add some cardboard. If I already had the ticket, I'd either use the soft case or ship the bike via bikeflights.com or shipbikes.com. You'd have to make arrangemants with a bike shop, warmshowers host,, or maybe a hotel/motel you wil be staying at to receive it.
I suggest that in the future you use more bike friendly airlines. I do so even when not flying with a bike. Why reward airlines that are hostile to bikes with your business?
That said, I have used a soft case that I am pretty sure gets down to the 80" limit for me. Mine is a cheap one with no padding and I add some cardboard. If I already had the ticket, I'd either use the soft case or ship the bike via bikeflights.com or shipbikes.com. You'd have to make arrangemants with a bike shop, warmshowers host,, or maybe a hotel/motel you wil be staying at to receive it.
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Not more ppl with actual experience.
Airport is prohibitively far for me (given busy schedule) to get there and do a test run. I cancelled the JB flight and instead booked on the ****tiest airline in the world - Frontier - and they gladly took my oversized case without a problem. I still have other JB flights booked so would still love to get an answer before I accumulate more credits I’m not likely to use.
Airport is prohibitively far for me (given busy schedule) to get there and do a test run. I cancelled the JB flight and instead booked on the ****tiest airline in the world - Frontier - and they gladly took my oversized case without a problem. I still have other JB flights booked so would still love to get an answer before I accumulate more credits I’m not likely to use.
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I'd then take the time to attempt a written correspondence with JetBlue, highlighting that their current size restriction on bike shippers is too small for almost everyone's typical packaging, differs markedly from every other airline, and ask if there is any means whatsoever to actually travel with a bicycle on their airline.
You might want to state that prior to bothering them with this question, you asked for advice on a bicycle forum. It is always nice to infer, but not in so many words, that an unknown number of interested people will hear the official reply.
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I'm confused. This is from the JetBlue website:
Large sports gear with a handling fee
Big activities on the itinerary? Bikes, surfboards, and kiteboarding and windsurfing equipment will be accepted on domestic and international flights and count as a checked bag. They’re subject to a per-item fee of $100/£80 each way, in addition to any checked bag fee associated with the fare purchased.
Big activities on the itinerary? Bikes, surfboards, and kiteboarding and windsurfing equipment will be accepted on domestic and international flights and count as a checked bag. They’re subject to a per-item fee of $100/£80 each way, in addition to any checked bag fee associated with the fare purchased.
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Bicycles Bicycles should be in a hard-sided, padded case designed for bicycles.
This is what I see. (Emphasis added.)
- If not in a hard-sided case, bicycles will be accepted with the handlebars secured sideways and pedals removed. The bike must also be encased in plastic foam, a cardboard box (domestic flights only), or similar material to prevent damage.
- The maximum size for a bicycle case is 80 inches in overall dimension (length + width + height). If bicycle and container are less than 62 dimensional inches and under 50 pounds, the bike fee will not be assessed.
- Bicycle cases should contain bicycles only. Cases containing additional items may be subject to excess bag fees.
This is what I see. (Emphasis added.)
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Bicycles Bicycles should be in a hard-sided, padded case designed for bicycles.
- If not in a hard-sided case, bicycles will be accepted with the handlebars secured sideways and pedals removed. The bike must also be encased in plastic foam, a cardboard box (domestic flights only), or similar material to prevent damage.
- The maximum size for a bicycle case is 80 inches in overall dimension (length + width + height). If bicycle and container are less than 62 dimensional inches and under 50 pounds, the bike fee will not be assessed.
- Bicycle cases should contain bicycles only. Cases containing additional items may be subject to excess bag fees.