Delta doesn't even know their own rules. I have made six round trips to Europe with a bicycle boxed, and was not charged for any of the trips. But on the last trip, I left RDU on Aug. 17 for Lyon France and Delta charged me $100 for the bike, even though I only had one other bag to check. On the return trip from Madrid, there was no charge by Delta. Figure that one out?
I have never been charged by USAir, Iceland Air, Continental, or American. American has the best attitude (for a US carrier), Delta the worst. The bike has never been damaged in any of the trips. Go with Air France if you can; they like cyclists and their bike boxes are 1/3 the price of the US carriers.
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Bruce Northcutt
Who is currently really upset with Delta Airlines.