Bicycles will only be accepted as checked baggage if they are correctly packaged into a bike box or bike bag.
Air new zealand bike box dimensions.
Carry on size is calculated by measuring a bag s length width and height including any wheels and packed away handles then adding the three measurements together.
You get a total allowance of 300cm dimensions and 30kg.
Use the sizing fit link at the top of any product page to find the size that s best for you.
Air nz didn t provide boxes from wa so had to buy a standard box from a packaging firm.
The tandem and recumbent bike box measures 71 x 31 x 11 25 inches.
Trouble is the evoc bike bag with bike scout inside measures 253cm and weighed 23kg on a recent.
Total linear dimensions a b c can be up to 158cm 62.
If you re travelling on our regional domestic services and your item dimensions exceed length 1 8m 70 9 x width 0 8m 31 5 x height 1 20m 47 2 please contact us for assistance.
Find out how to take your gear with you on any air new zealand flight.
Hard plastic or metal box sizes vary but are usually less than 12 inches deep.
The total can be up to 118cm 46 5 inches.
Bike boxes can be purchased at all new zealand airports for nzd25.
Remove or turn handle bars sideways.
Significant fees usually apply when you take your bike on a plane and the fees do not vary with the size of your box.
To meet the minimum requirements for acceptance the bike must be prepared as follows.
Length 1180mm x height tallest 910mm x depth 300mm.
If you want to take more checked in baggage than your fare allows you have several options.
View your country s trek bicycle website here.
You re looking at the new zealand english trek bicycle website.
I spoke to them about the bike and luggage.
The maximum allowed weight is 32kg and the maximum oversize length on jet aircraft is 2 5m 98 4.
We ve all taken a wrong turn before.
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