bike bag for easyjet?

[Georgem123]

hi all

I'm looking to put my bike in one of those plastic bags for a flight back from italy.
Has anyone got anyexperience with plastic bags on easyjet , or do they expect it to be in a cardboard box?


thanks

 

[smokeysmoo]

Wouldn't trust my bike in a plastic bag TBH, especially with baggage handlers.

The only time I've flown with my bike I used an ALAN bike box. I hired mine though from a local LBS.

Lots of people just use cardboard bike boxes and plenty bubble wrap though. You can pick one up from your LBS.

 

[Georgem123]

Wouldn't trust my bike in a plastic bag TBH, especially with baggage handlers.

The only time I've flown with my bike I used an ALAN bike box. I hired mine though from a local LBS.

Lots of people just use cardboard bike boxes and plenty bubble wrap though. You can pick one up from your LBS.

yea , iwould do that but it will be in italy that im flying bak from as im cycling out there.
I have heard that plastic bags actually sometimes work better as the baggage handlers can see whats in there so arent as prone to chucking it.

 

[steveindenmark]

Wouldn't trust my bike in a plastic bag TBH, especially with baggage handlers.

The only time I've flown with my bike I used an ALAN bike box. I hired mine though from a local LBS.

Lots of people just use cardboard bike boxes and plenty bubble wrap though. You can pick one up from your LBS.

I am not being funny but having only flown once with your bike, you have not got a lot of experience to fall back on.

I have flown all over Europe with my bikes and find that baggage handlers take care of bikes. The only problems have had have been of my own making and always concern mudguards.

I carry mine bike in a home made bag, made from spinnaker cloth. It is very light and thin material, but strong. I turn the handlebar, take off pedals but put them back on the inside. I take off the derailleur and fasten it to the bike and just let it hang. I take the caps off the valves but don't let the tyres down unless I am told to. I have never had a tyre go POP or a bike damaged or lost.

I have a long, thin length of elastic chord that I wrap around the outside of the bike bag and it gives the handlers something to grab hold of.

When I reach my destination the bag folds up small and goes in a pannier. That way I am don't have all the hassle of dumping boxes or finding another box to come back. I simply ride to and from the airport.

I have read very few instances where bikes are damaged in transit. I cannot think of one where the bike was made unusable.

A lot of people on here uses C2C bags with tape and seem to manage OK.

Steve

 

[smokeysmoo]

I am not being funny

You have not got a lot of experience to fall back on.

Perfectly true on both counts

However, does that mean I'm not entitled to recount my own experience, limited or otherwise?

I know the Alan bike box is not the most practical of things, but I was aware of it's size, (having done my homework), and it wasn't an issue for a straightforward family holiday arrangement.

Ride safe

 

[Brandane]

I am not being funny but having only flown once with your bike, you have not got a lot of experience to fall back on.

I have flown all over Europe with my bikes and find that baggage handlers take care of bikes. The only problems have had have been of my own making and always concern mudguards.

I carry mine bike in a home made bag, made from spinnaker cloth. It is very light and thin material, but strong. I turn the handlebar, take off pedals but put them back on the inside. I take off the derailleur and fasten it to the bike and just let it hang. I take the caps off the valves but don't let the tyres down unless I am told to. I have never had a tyre go POP or a bike damaged or lost.

I have a long, thin length of elastic chord that I wrap around the outside of the bike bag and it gives the handlers something to grab hold of.

When I reach my destination the bag folds up small and goes in a pannier. That way I am don't have all the hassle of dumping boxes or finding another box to come back. I simply ride to and from the airport.

I have read very few instances where bikes are damaged in transit. I cannot think of one where the bike was made unusable.

A lot of people on here uses C2C bags with tape and seem to manage OK.

Steve

I am flying to Bordeaux on Thursday using this very method (having ditched the cardboard box I acquired as it involves too much dismantling and re-assembling of the bike). First time flying with a bike and a touch wary TBH.. It has to pass through the hands of 3 lots of handlers, at Glasgow, Gatwick, and Bordeaux. Your experiences have given me a bit of peace of mind. Fingers crossed!
Those made for purpose bike boxes look great, but expensive if you don't use them often, and a PITA if you're not flying home from the same airport. I am returning via ferry and train.

 

[Georgem123]

thanks for the replies,, but i was just looking for anyones experiences with easy jet?

 

[rich p]

thanks for the replies,, but i was just looking for anyones experiences with easy jet?

I've only ever used a cardboard box or a bike bag with EJ. Why not email or phone them.

 

[Brandane]

thanks for the replies,, but i was just looking for anyones experiences with easy jet?

Here's what their website says:
Bicycles
Bicycles are permitted for carriage provided that specific criteria is met:

• The bicycle must be packaged in a bicycle box or bag
• Only one bicycle per box/bag is permitted
• No other items can be carried in the bicycle box/bag (i.e. clothing)
• The handlebars must be flush with the frame.
• Pedals must be removed or flush against the frame

Bicycles with hydraulic suspensions or brake systems will be accepted.


A non-refundable fee will be charged. A bicycle can be added at the time of making your booking. Alternatively if you wish to add a bicycle once your booking has been confirmed and your booking was made online at easyJet.com please login to your My easyJet account and go to ‘My bookings'. Click the ‘View’ button on the required booking and 'Add Sports Equipment' from the menu on the right hand side.


If your booking was made through our contact centre, at the airport or by a travel agent you can add a bicycle by contacting our Customer Service Team.

Obviously the care and handling your bike receives will be the same no matter what airline you fly with, as these matters are sub contracted to baggage handling companies. So at Glasgow for example, Servisair will be the ones carefully placing your bike in the hold of the plane, whether the plane has Easyjet or British Airways painted on the side.

 

[rich p]

Here's what their website says:
Bicycles
Bicycles are permitted for carriage provided that specific criteria is met:

• The bicycle must be packaged in a bicycle box or bag
• Only one bicycle per box/bag is permitted
• No other items can be carried in the bicycle box/bag (i.e. clothing)
• The handlebars must be flush with the frame.
• Pedals must be removed or flush against the frame

Bicycles with hydraulic suspensions or brake systems will be accepted.

A non-refundable fee will be charged. A bicycle can be added at the time of making your booking. Alternatively if you wish to add a bicycle once your booking has been confirmed and your booking was made online at easyJet.com please login to your My easyJet account and go to ‘My bookings'. Click the ‘View’ button on the required booking and 'Add Sports Equipment' from the menu on the right hand side.


If your booking was made through our contact centre, at the airport or by a travel agent you can add a bicycle by contacting our Customer Service Team.

Obviously the care and handling your bike receives will be the same no matter what airline you fly with, as these matters are sub contracted to baggage handling companies. So at Glasgow for example, Servisair will be the ones carefully placing your bike in the hold of the plane, whether the plane has Easyjet or British Airways painted on the side.

I think the question is what constitutes a bag?
Do they mean custom-made bike bags or does that include plastic CTC type bags?

 

[Brandane]

I think the question is what constitutes a bag?
Do they mean custom-made bike bags or does that include plastic CTC type bags?

Good question! Open to interpretation I suppose; and the mood of the check-in staff. Smile a lot and be nice to them .

 

[roadrash]

if any one is looking for a bag
http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/for-sale-chain-reaction-bike-bag/1063482826
near wigan
dont know if thats what the airlines call a bike bag though

just to say its not mine but its near my home address

 

[Crankarm]

Good question! Open to interpretation I suppose; and the mood of the check-in staff. Smile a lot and be nice to them .

Yeah, but not so much that you arouse suspicions and get arrested ………………...

 

[Blue Hills]

I've used this with easyjet.

Folds up to the size of a fat A4 pad. You use extra padding inside. And pipe lagging etc.

Mark it well on the outside with "delicate stickers"

Getting the bike in is a slight struggle. But it's very easy to carry. I took mine to Stansted on buses and walking with two other bags - no problem.

https://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product/BAG/TAR/

 

[steveindenmark]

Smokey, you are totally correct. You are entitled to share your experiences. I didn't mean to sound like a Pratt.

Rich. I have never had a "proper" bike bag and have never had any problems. If they don't stipulate the type of bag in their blurb, they can't really say much as long as the bike is covered. Sometimes I find it is best not to ask too many questions.

Steve