will you be charged an oversized baggage fee when flying with this case
521631
I am not sure as haven't flown with it yet, but I think you will be charged
521632
Yes, you probably will but you should check with the airlines to make sure. Thanks Yehuda.
521633
depends on the airline and how much you can talk. if you explain your case then you won't be. i normally just get charged as an extra bag
1131621
I recently carried this case with my Phantom onboard a flight and had no issues. The case even fit into one of those carry on baggage size checkers you may find at your local airport.
1143385
I also haven't flown Delta with this case, but I've done several trips across the Atlantic with it. I've never had anyone measure the case, they always seem more interested in weight. Worst case there are several good shipping services that will do door to door and aren't massively more expensive than airline prices.
706475
No problem with item in checked baggage. However, I do now have a claim in with TSA for a mult tool that was missing from my checked bag. TSA questioned how I knew they were to blame. I thought it fairly obvious when they left an inspection ticket in the pocket where the tool had been. It seems these are popular with the inspectors.
2058733
I don't know for sure, but one of our friends said his bag weighed just under forty pounds, the airline maximum weight without charging extra. Hope this helps. DEW
542315
I am almost certain this would have to be checked in. The pictures don't give you a true idea of how big this case is, it's a monster. I have not been on a flight in about 6 years, and I don't think this would be allowed as carry on, but I could be wrong. Please let me know if I can be more help. I did a lot of research on this case and others, and buying this case was a little bit of a gamble, but so far I have no regrets buying it.
1541046
Confirm with the TSA - I do believe so. But I would recommend always using a rigid and rugged case. Have you ever watched how they handle your luggage?
989753
It's not the weight issue for carry on baggage, but full equipment loaded in bag it won't fit in space above in cabin, so you wound up paying 25+ special care services charges .
1487084
I really don't think so. It would have to be a very large suitcase, but the good news is if you are going on an airline you don't have to the just tag it or at least southwest. You can call the airline.
512035
I would not recommend the case for air travel; a look could not be put on it. But I would recommend the case in general otherwise.
1131620
I have not attempted to carry the case onto an airplane, but I can tell you that it is the same size as the carry-on luggage that I typically take on travel. Hope that helps.
166239
If the airline allows gatechecked pack n plays, then yes. But think twice about toting this to the gate. It it VERY heavy! We traveled with it and Southwest curbside checked it for us at no charge (in addition to our two bags per passenger). Buy a gate check bag, though, to protect it - it will get tossed around. But allow me to reiterate - it is HEAVY!
1625646
My apologies for the delay in replying due to a family emergency. To answer your question, I would answer, No. It is too wide and the case does add weight that you would notice.
126611
Many airlines, and particularly Southwest which is my usual carrier, use a limit of 62 inches for checked luggage. That's length + width + height. This bike is 70" on that basis before you put it into a weatherproof hard case, which is required for a bike like this as cardboard often won't survive airline handling. Southwest will accept up to 80" as "oversize", and this bike in a travel case could fit that limit, but that flies with a $75 surcharge. Paying $75 a trip to take along a $270 bike may not make sense. Better to buy something that folds smaller so it travels free. Many airlines, and particularly Southwest which is my usual carrier, use a limit of 62 inches for checked luggage. That's length + width + height. This bike is 70" on that basis before you put it into a weatherproof hard case, which is required for a bike like this as cardboard often won't survive airline handling. Southwest will accept up to 80" as "oversize", and this bike in a travel case could fit that limit, but that flies with a $75 surcharge. Paying $75 a trip to take along a $270 bike may not make sense. Better to buy something that folds smaller so... » Read More Many airlines, and particularly Southwest which is my usual carrier, use a limit of 62 inches for checked luggage. That's length + width + height. This bike is 70" on that basis before you put it into a weatherproof hard case, which is required for a bike like this as cardboard often won't survive airline handling. Southwest will accept up to 80" as "oversize", and this bike in a travel case could fit that limit, but that flies with a $75 surcharge. Paying $75 a trip to take along a $270 bike may not make sense. Better to buy something that folds smaller so it travels free. « Show Less
1079271
Not for me... I am a frequent flier/traveler... the A&K; is stored in its leather case in my luggage... no problems in 1st year of ownership.
1138502
You might be better off shipping it to your destination. It is too big to carry on so if you have to pay for checked bags, just mail it instead.
446321
Personally, no. But a friend of mine took his on Hawaiian airlines and was fine. Just be careful to not cram too much stuff and overpack it especially the height part of it.