Oh... this is what I tell them.


If TSA is going to search my luggage, I will ABSOLUTELY need to be available to repack the bike, since there is a SPECIFIC order as to how the bike needs to be packed into the bike. So if you guys are going to take the bike out, I'll be standing right here (at this point, I point to where I'll be standing) with the book on how to fold and unfold the bike. So if you need any help, just let me know. And when you've cleared the bike for moving to the plane, and you're all through with the inspection, just let me know, because I'm not going to my gate until I get the thumbs up from you guys.

It always works. I absolutely refuse to leave for the gates until I am told by the TSA supervisors that the bike is back in the luggage and it is properly packed.

Koffee