K3HVG wrote:
That wouldn't work now. A 90lb package would be overweight and
guaranteed to require a sizable fee (unless you know the gate
agent...hi!!). But... at least you'd know where it was!!!!!


The classic method of dealing with this problem is to use the curbside
check-in and tip the skycap generously. I have never done this with a
boatanchor, but I have shipped several bikes this way and have always
avoided the $55.00 flat rate fee for bikes.....

One time, I bought a trans-oceanic at a tag sale in Connecticut just
before a flight (literally on the way to the airport, so no time to box
it up). My carry-on allowance was already used up, so I checked it as
luggage as is, and it went from New York to Portland,OR unscathed.

I don't recommend this, however.



-Scott




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