The number of problems we've had flying with our bicycles have been really minimal and minor. It's a bit of a hassle that travellers with a lot less luggage don't have to deal with ... and you never know where you'll be directed or what you'll have to do with the bicycle ... but we just try to relax and do what we're asked, and sometimes it can be a bit of fun. Over the years, there has actually been a lot of laughter and friendly chatter at the check-in counters.

One time I got to the airport really early and was the first one through the check-in which went really smoothly ... I had all the check-in people looking after me, and we were all chatting about my trip. After checking in, I was told to take my bicycle over to the X-ray machines, and there the guy let me see the X-rays of my bicycle. That was kind of cool.