lowprofile Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Does anyone have "recent" experience of Air Asia travel with a cycle? I'm getting conflicting information about allowances. The web site states that cycles are "sports equipment" and normal baggage allowances do not apply - charging extra for it but some people I've talked to say they had no problem with either a bag or box when checking in. Don't want to get stung at check-in! Cheers LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXBKKMAN Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I have not put a bike on Air Asia for a couple of years and then they managed destroy the box and bash the bike up which luckily just resulted in scratches. I was on their website last night looking at a trip to Hat Yai with a bike. My understanding was you prebook the sporting good charge at whatever weight 15kg ,20 ,25 etc . I was planning to stuff my panniers in the bike box, clothes , tools everything into one package. Then I could book the flight with no regular baggage allowance and use the 7kg hand luggage for my valuables and fragile stuff. The prices are very reasonable so I would just pay up and select the correct weights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianBlessing Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I travel regularly with my folding recumbent as sports equipment at the fixed price. Last year I checked a disassembled trike wrapped in plastic, also at the fixed price. It arrived without issue, due, in part I believe, because it was clearly visible.Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el jefe Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 My experience is identical to the posts above. You pay in advance for a better price. Last time I flew Air Asia with a bike was a year ago but over the years I've had 20 flights with them. They charge you for everything and I've never gotten away without paying. And as CNXBKKMAn said, buy enough sports equipment allowance so you can pack everything in your bike case and won't need to buy additional baggage. it's a reasonable fee that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowprofile Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Thanks, problem is, I bought 25Kg of regular allowance - not seeing a "sporting allowance" option, when I bought the ticket online. Now I can't find anywhere on the site to actually buy the "sporting" version. There are plenty of references as to being able to do it but I'm bug*ered if I can find it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobfish Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Try calling their airport office. Good luck though - you are dealing with Air Asia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el jefe Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 8:31 AM, lowprofile said: Thanks, problem is, I bought 25Kg of regular allowance - not seeing a "sporting allowance" option, when I bought the ticket online. Now I can't find anywhere on the site to actually buy the "sporting" version. There are plenty of references as to being able to do it but I'm bug*ered if I can find it! I've only booked my bike when making my initial reservation when it always came up as an option before payment. That may have changed. If you go to "Manage My Booking" there should be an easy to find option to pre-book sporting equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowprofile Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Found it on the "Manage my Booking" page - "Add-ons". Not exactly obvious. Have booked some extra "sporting" to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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