Originally Posted by
linberl
Is it free if it's in a box? Don't you have to pay to send it as cargo, in which case I'd think a padded suitcase would be better?
Check with the airline, but if it's within the dimensions for checked baggages, there's no reason for extra charge. That's the point of travelling with a folding bike, especially one as compact as the Brompton.
The good thing about a carton box vs. suitcase, is that it's free, and you can just chuck it when you get there. A suitcase, on the other hand…