Originally Posted by
invisiblehand
FWIW, since that includes the suitcase, I have been putzing around with smaller suitcases and alternative packing to keep the weight down. For instance, if you put pedals, saddle, seat post in another bag you can lose a few pounds.
This is a good idea. There is no doubt in my mind that airline are only going to get more restrictive, and a 44 lb limit will become more common. Certainly, as you note, you can divide your bike parts between bags, but if the limit is only one case, then the weight of the package will be key. Let me know what solutions you find..