Sounds like the bags are getting enough love to just go with that. They are an option, they are sold at the airport, listed right on the airline's website. Saves me having to transport the box to and from town, too.
Originally Posted by
MarcusT
This question is what holds me back from flying with my bike. (the return flight) I would like to know more on your experiences.
My only experience was flying out of Amsterdam, which sells massive bike boxes right at the terminal. Think they were $20 or so, easy to put together, and incredibly sturdy. Big enough you could just roll the bike right in with nothing but turning the handlebars, don't even recall having to take the pedals off.