The Bad News:
Airlines look upon 26" bicycles as delicate, bulky sports gear that occupy precious, revenue generating cargo space and require additional handling. Combine lost revenue due to carrying your bike with thin profit margins and you could have an unpleasant surprise at check-in. Surcharges for transporting your bike could easily exceed the cost of your ticket.

The Good News:
Although airline baggage policies for bikes include varying surcharges, packing requirements and size & weight limits, traveling with a Giatex spares you from unnecessary hassles.

Unlike other bikes, the Giatex fits into luggage that meets airline guidelines for checked baggage without surcharges (typically defined as baggage measuring less than 62 total inches length + width + height). With your Giatex packed inconspicuously into a normal sized suitcase, you are less likely to draw attention to your bike, saving you money and time.

Bring your Giatex along whenever you fly. When you arrive, remove the bike from your suitcase, take 10 minutes to assemble it, and go!

Tips For Flying With Your Bike:
For the most part, I have flown without a problem across the USA and to various countries in Europe with my folding bike packed within a soft sided, rolling 29" suitcase (only when traveling on low cost airlines such as Go! Easy Jet was I surcharged due to weight requirements). Regardless, if you are concerned about being surcharged for traveling with your Giatex, here are a few tips.