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Old Mar 16, 2019 | 9:24 pm
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jdrtravel
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I find the details on the DL website to be confusing. On the one hand it says that if the bike does not exceed normal dimensions, then no oversize or overweight fees apply. On the other hand, it lists a bike fee. I am guessing that this explains the mixed experience at check-in. If DL agents look this up and see this language, which seems rather contradictory. And yes, I understand that it could be read that there are additional fees beyond the bike fee, but it could also very easily be read that bikes are included in the standard luggage allowance if they meet size/weight requirements.
  • If you are checking a bicycle that does not exceed the size (62 linear inches/157 cm) and weight (70lbs/32kg) guidelines for normal checked baggage when folded, no oversized or overweight fees will apply.
On the other hand it also says:

Bicycle Transport Fees / Packaging Information
  • 150 USD/CAD for travel to all regions (excluding Brazil, Europe and North Africa)
  • 150 USD, 175 CAD*, or 125 EUR* for travel to/from Europe or North Africa
  • 150 USD for travel to/from Brazil
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