Originally Posted by
Winfried
This question has been
discussed a few times.
.... stop by any bike store and perform surgery on a full-size bike box with scissors + duct tape to fit the Brompton. Then, you can chunk it at the aiport with no hard feelings. Repeat at your next flight....
dittos
This is what I have done...make your own box, use scraps to pad your bike..throw it away at destination.Only pay for a standard checked bag. Make another one when needed. When asked "whats in the box?" Say something like "mobility equipment". Furniture stores have big boxes to start with.