Flying with Qatar

[Nina Grundlingh]

Hi all,

I will be flying to the US with Qatar. I have a Scicon aerocomfort road bike bag. Will this be accepted with Qatar? Is it necessary to turn the handlebars around or can I put my bike in as is with handlebars in place in the Scicon bag?

Thanks!

[michaelbiker]

As long as it fits in your luggage allowance and weight limit they “should” be okay.  The dimensions are usually the issue but i have yet to see them pull out a measuring tape. Flew Singapore to Cape Town last week without a problem using an evoc bag. They didn’t check the bars, just asked if the tires had been deflated. 

[Fitbull]

You will run into trouble in the US if you have any local flights with US carriers. I have been nailed a few times and yes they WILL pull out the tape measure  normally around $200 per flight

[Andreas_187]

Everything you need to know will be stated very clearly on the Qatar Airways website. It is no point telling the baggage checker that someone on bikhub had a cousin who knew somebody who flew with Qatar and said it was ok

[Super Sywurm]

33 minutes ago, Andreas_187 said:

Everything you need to know will be stated very clearly on the Qatar Airways website. It is no point telling the baggage checker that someone on bikhub had a cousin who knew somebody who flew with Qatar and said it was ok

That cousin probably works on an oil rig somewhere?

[Andreas_187]

Seriously though, excuse my earlier sarcastic post. Go onto Qater Airways website and you will find the exact dimensions allowed and all other regulations regarding weight etc.