Airline question
01-28-09, 10:15 AM
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Airline question
I'm looking to fly to Ireland in May for a 2 week tour and the airlines I'm considering are Aer Lingus and Continental. Does anyone have any feedback on taking a bike on either of these airlines? Thanks!
01-28-09, 10:29 AM
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We flew on Continental in 2007 and they were OK. We used their box ($25) and I think they charged us something like $75 extra per bike. I do not know how things are today though. It sounds like airlines are getting worse and worse about baggage as a general rule.
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Aer Lingus charges for the bike, you have to pre-book a spot for it. Check their website for the full details. In fact, check the websites for both airlines, it pays to know exactly what the rules are.
