Originally Posted by
Steve in Olympia
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
It used it be additional to your checked baggage allowance, now it is part of it.