Originally Posted by
Scooper
Bromptons are small enough to go through most TSA x-ray machines and can be gate-checked like baby strollers and wheelchairs. No packing necessary, although a strap to keep it from unintentionally unfolding might be a good idea.
This is a bad idea that may work, airlines are more and more imposing what they've written.
You may get away with it, most likely not. There was a thread before about someone having success with southwest. Very few people have done this. I'd never try it, unless severely disassembling the bike.
What do you do when they tell you no? You now have no suitcase protection for it and may be paying minimum $100 for an extra piece of luggage.
http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...nAllowance.jsp
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The maximum dimensions cannot exceed any of the following measurements: 22" long x 14" wide x 9" tall or 114cm (56 x 35 x 23 cm). All carry-on items should be stowed in an overhead bin.
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