Air New Zealand Question?

Question

i liv in new zealand and im gonna move to aussie sumtym january and was wondering if i could i take my bmx bike with me ? if i could how much wud it cost and how wud it get to aussy lol it weighs bout 12-13kg, im movin to melbourne by the way

Answer 1

Best way for bike transport is
1) Obtain a bike box from a bike shop. These are the boxes that new bikes are shipped in - most bike stores will have a few lying around.
2) or you can purchase a bike bag
2) Take the front wheel off the bike
3) Take the pedals off the bike
4) Loosen the headset (handlebar rack) with an Allen wrench. Rotate the handlebars 90 degrees so they are parallel to the bike frame and can fit in the bike box.
5) Place the bike in the box, then slide the front wheel in the box to one side of the bike. You may also need to remove your bike seat to fit the bike into the box.
6) Put the pedals in your luggage in case the box rips or tears while on the airplane.
7) Place crumpled newspaper in the box to cushion the bike
8) Tape the box together and put it on the plane.

Now you are generally allowed 15-25kg baggage, check your airfare ticket for terms and conditions. Make sure you get there earlier and you will have to check the bike in the large baggage area.

With your suitcase and bike, you may have to pay a bit extra, but if your bike is an expensive one and not a cheap $99 job it will still be worth for you to transport it. Most airlines charge an additional $50 fee to transport a bike.

Good Luck in Melbourne

Answer 2

Follow K Bear's advice.