Travel with a bicycle on Austrian, Lufthansa or Brussels
, this is where it comes from, but never had problems with checking in my bike
May 14, 2009, 3:50 am
#17
Join Date: Mar 2008
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If you check it in as a normal bag with piece concept the max. dimension is 158cm (h x w x l). At least from my experience they are not too strict about the dimensions.
Details can be found in the complete baggage regulation thread. Just search for 'bike'!
Details can be found in the complete baggage regulation thread. Just search for 'bike'!
May 15, 2009, 7:46 am
#19
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A friend of mine starts his trips in FRA and never had an issue with his bike (in a hard-case). He is SEN as well.
Jun 28, 2009, 8:06 pm
#21
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http://www.lufthansa.com/online/port...l=en&cid=18002
According to the PDF only small bags are free. Bikes do not fall under this category normally unless your bike is very light and small.
Jun 28, 2009, 8:07 pm
#22
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Jun 28, 2009, 8:10 pm
#23
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Jan 17, 2010, 11:52 am
#25
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I also looking for 2010 information on checking a bicycle USA-Europe (most likely IAD-FRA-CPH). From the info on the LH site, it looks like this will be counted as excess baggage with $200 fee each direction.
My questions:
--Do C or F pax pay this fee?
--Does Star Gold status help?
Thanks for any assistance.
My questions:
--Do C or F pax pay this fee?
--Does Star Gold status help?
Thanks for any assistance.
Apr 10, 2011, 10:24 am
#26
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 19
Lufthansa & bikes
Hi
I'm flying (economy class) Lufthansa from Orlando, MCO back to Geneva via Frankfurt later this year and am thinking of bringing a mountain bike back with me. I am a Frequent Traveller M&M member.
Will Lufthansa accept a bike as standard luggage (if it's in a proper bike bag) or will they charge me a small fortune for the service?
Thanks
I'm flying (economy class) Lufthansa from Orlando, MCO back to Geneva via Frankfurt later this year and am thinking of bringing a mountain bike back with me. I am a Frequent Traveller M&M member.
Will Lufthansa accept a bike as standard luggage (if it's in a proper bike bag) or will they charge me a small fortune for the service?
Thanks
Apr 10, 2011, 10:50 am
#27
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FRA
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Most sporting equipment is considered special baggage and needs to be registered and confirmed ahead of your flight. You can find the rules here:
http://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/Exces...pecial-baggage
According to this PDF it will cost you 200USD/150EUR each way to take a bike. So no, unfortunately they probably won't accept it as a normal bag and charge you a small fortune...
http://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/Exces...pecial-baggage
According to this PDF it will cost you 200USD/150EUR each way to take a bike. So no, unfortunately they probably won't accept it as a normal bag and charge you a small fortune...
Apr 10, 2011, 1:00 pm
#28
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They definetely do not accept any bikes as part of the free luggage allowance, unless the agent at the airport makes an error.
And you definetely need to get it confirmed prior to your flight, especially since LH does not accept bikes on aircraft with 86 seats or less.
And you definetely need to get it confirmed prior to your flight, especially since LH does not accept bikes on aircraft with 86 seats or less.
Apr 10, 2011, 1:08 pm
#29
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAX
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I had a road bike with me in Jan (SZG-FRA-LAX). I inquired before and got the standard response (200 $ one way). I decided to take the chance and walked up to the check-in in SZG (not bringing the bike with me to the check-in). The agent accepted it as regular luggage and checked it without hesitation...
Took the luggage tag, and brought the bike to the bulky luggage, and tagged it myself....
Not sure if this was an agent error, goodwill on side of LH (I had only carry on other than the bike), or status and travel class (HON and C)
Took the luggage tag, and brought the bike to the bulky luggage, and tagged it myself....
Not sure if this was an agent error, goodwill on side of LH (I had only carry on other than the bike), or status and travel class (HON and C)
Apr 11, 2011, 11:15 am
#30
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,166
Just tell them it is a suitcase if it is packed in a bag / case. I see no justification for charging for bicycles, if they are packed down into a compact case / bag.
I have argued this many times and won.
I have argued this many times and won.
Last edited by InfiniteCycle; Apr 11, 2011 at 11:32 am