A bike box for a tandem
Airline restrictions
| Airline | Definition of bicycle | Weight restriction | Size restriction | Fee | OK for tandem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1 non-motorized touring or racing bike | 70lbs | 115in total linear dimensions | USD 80 | YES |
| Virgin Atlantic | Bicycle | None | None | None | YES |
| British Airways | Single seat, non-motorised bicycles | 32kg | 2.5m x 1.00m x 0.8m | None | NO |
| Air Canada | Bicycle | None | None | CAD 50 | YES |
| United Airlines | Non-motorized bicycle | 50lbs | 62in total linear dimensions | None | NO |
| Lufthansa | Bicycle, tandem | 30kg | 2m maximum dimension | EUR 80 | YES |
| Delta | Non-motorized touring or racing bicycles with single seats | None | None | None | NO |
| Continental | Non-motorized bicycle with single seat or up to two non-motorized bicycles | 70lbs | 115in total linear dimensions | USD 175 | YES?! |
| Iceland Air | Bicycle | None | 87in x 40in x 22in | USD 70 | YES |
| US Airways | One non-motorized touring or racing bicycle with a single seat | None | None | None | NO |
Other useful info on shipping bikes by air.