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Do you recommend an airline for travelling with a mountain bike?
We don't have recommended airlines for travelling with a mountain bike, but can book appropriate flights with airlines dependant on the dates that you wish to travel.
Airline baggage regulations for bikes are a moving target and the airlines can be very inconsistent. Some do add surcharges for the extra weight, but weight charges vary between carriers.
The airlines argument for surcharges are that bicycles require special handling and are quite bulky causing luggage holds to be loaded in very specific ways. Many airlines have specific charges for other sporting equipment: golf bags, surfboards, ski equipment, etc.
To make sure that your bike arrives in good condition, whichever airline you use, make sure to read and familiarise yourself with our bike packing instructions .
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