Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Gettin Boxy

I scored a box at the local Trek store.  Anyone have the allowable dimensions handy so I know how much I need to cut off?
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Last year we all got them in boxes less than 80" (l+w+h), per southwest's oversized baggage policy. This policy is vague as to whether it applies to bikes or not. However, the ladies at the ticket counter didn't measure them.

    On a side note: you may want to try to keep it under 50lbs because it almost seemed that they wouldn't have charged at all if they met weight (but don't bank on that one).

    I believe mine was the first one on the scale and it weighed 56 or so lbs and the lady asked if I could take something out of it to get it under 50 so she didn't have to charge me for it. I didn't therefore paid the $50.

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  2. MikeSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I'm planning on packing the bike tonight. It looks like if the box is under 50lbs and 62 inches or less then it will be considered regular baggage and would not have an additional change. If the box is over 50lbs AND/OR between 62 & 80 inches it will be considered oversize and I would be charged $50.

    I was looking at the policy here:
    http://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/baggage/checked-bags-pol.html

    Weight and Size Allowance:

    Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per checked piece of luggage. Overweight items from 50 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches (e.g.; surfboards, bicycles, vaulting poles) will be accepted for a charge of $50 per item.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Yep, but does the 80 inch rule really apply to bikes? It gets confusing when you read their bike policy:

    "Non-motorized bicycles, including Bike Friday and Co-Pilot, will be accepted in substitution of a free piece of checked baggage at no additional charge provided the bicycle is properly packaged and the box containing the bicycle fits within the 62-inch sizing limit and weighs 50 pounds or less. (Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height per checked piece of luggage.) The handlebars, kickstand, and pedals must be removed and placed inside the box. A $50.00 each-way charge applies to bicycles that don't meet the above criteria. Bicycles packaged in a cardboard box or soft-sided case will be transported as a conditionally accepted item."

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  4. GBSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Rietscha reports: He just paid $100 for the bike and two suitcases. Last year I checked 2 free bags and paid $50 for the bike. They told him it still counted as a checked bag, so he only got one more free bag. I think it all depends on who's working the counter saturday morning.

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  5. ChrisSeptember 14, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    How long have you known me Mutha F*cker????!!!

    Please! Like I was gonna pay extra money. I did have to carry on one bag and one personal item........

    Pay extra money? I'm actually offended. I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

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