Originally Posted by
Forever in Seattle
It used to be that bikes were classed as sporting equipment and taken for free on BA.
What makes you think that BA's policy has changed? It hasn't. I have taken my bike free on BA at least a dozen times.
"You can take non-motorised bicycles of up to 190cm (75in) in length as part of your checked baggage, provided they are packed in a protective bicycle bag." ---BA Baggage Essentials