I learned that I should not suggest in a way the presence of a bike or other sports equipment in my luggage, as the agents will try to engage in a detective work and charge me. Skis in winter get a pass.
Yeah I am always paranoid they will open the 29" Samsonite and say,
" Hey.... that's a BIKE!"
then come up with some way to charge for it, even though it is a very generic and conventional suitcase.
...it hasn't happened yet....tho British Airways will probably try to snag me.
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BMC Race Machine / BMC Team Machine / Rossin Record / 80's Pinarello Traviso / Merlin MTB / Raleigh "Folding 20" / Ti-Swift (!)
Erikson w/C&C couplers / Trek's: 2300, 1200, 990 / Jamis 'Sputnik' / Santana Tandem: Full Campy!