Bikes on a plane! (baggage/transport costs)

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Just dug up this info - thought it may be useful:

 

MANGO

R300 surcharge, one way

 

SAA                        http://www.flysaa.com/za/en/flyingSAA/baggage/sportingEquipment.html

For the following Sport equipment mentioned below, SAA will allow an additional piece, not exceeding 23kg, free of charge per passenger - this is valid to both the Weight and Piece Concept

Cycling: 200cm – 100cm – 75cm

 

 

BA                          http://www.britishairways.com/en-za/information/baggage-essentials/sporting-goods-and-musical-instruments

We will accept non-motorised bicycles up to 190cm (75in) in length, provided they are packed in a recognised bicycle bag.

Please ensure that you:

•pack the bike in a protective case or bag

•remove the pedals or fix them inwards

•fix the handlebars sideways

•deflate the tyres to reduce the risk of damage

 

 

KULULA                http://www.kulula.com/flights/baggage/sports-equipment

The baggage policy will allow you to check-in one bag for free as long as it does not exceed 20kg; if you are travelling with your sports equipment and you exceed your one free bag allowance you will be charged

for an 'extra bag'. The maximum dimensions for any sports equipment is: 190 x 75 x 65 cm.

If your equipment exceeds 20kg a ‘heavy bag’ fee is charged.

You can save and purchase extra bags when booking online or 2 hours before flight departure at a cost of R245

Cycling

Non-motorized bicycle packaged in a recognised cycling bag

Max weight = 20kg
If between 20 and 32kg - a heavy bag fee will apply
Will be accepted regardless of dimensions *