AirlineHow Your Bike is CategorizedMax Size Limit (linear inches = L+W+H)Max WeightStandard Bag FeeBike Specific Fee
DeltaStandard allowance up to 50 lbs and 115 linear inches115 linear inches100 lbs$30$0
American AirlinesStandard allowance up to 50 lbs and 126 linear inches126 linear inches70 lbs$30$0
UnitedStandard allowance up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inches115 linear inches100 lbs$35 or $45 (depending on class)$0
SouthWestStandard allowance up to 50 lbs and 62 linear inches80 linear inches100 lbs$0$0
KLM/Air FranceNon-standard item69 x 9 x 40 inches70 lbsN/AVaries by Route (40-250 Euro)
JetblueNon-standard item, max 50lbs80 linear inches100 lbsN/A$100
FrontierNon-standard item109 linear inches99 lbsN/A$75
LufthansaSpecialty item110 linear inches70.5 lbsN/A70-250 Euro (Varies by Route)
IAG (including British Airways)Non-standard item75 x 37.5 x 25.5 inches70 lbsN/AN/A
AirlineOversize or Overweight Bag FeeDamage or Loss CoverageOther NotesMaximum LiabilityLink
Delta$100 @ 51-70 lbs; $200 @ 71-100 lbsLimited release required for any soft bag$3,800 standard; $5,000 purchasableDelta baggage policy
American Airlines$150 @ 50+ lbsLimited liability for hard sided cases; otherwise no liability$3,800 standard; $5,000 purchasableAA baggage policies
UnitedVaries by RouteZero liabilityBicycle allowance may be suspended during peak seasons.$3,800 domestic; max $400 internationallyUnited baggage policies
SouthWest$75 oversize fee or overweight fee (up to 100 lbs)Limited release required for soft bags and cardboard boxesNo liability for limited-release packages$3,800SouthWest baggage policy
KLM/Air FranceN/ALimited release required for bicycles1,230 eurosKLM/Air France
JetblueN/ASoft cases not covered$3,800 standard; $5,000 purchasableJet Blue specialty baggage
FrontierN/ALimited liability for hard sided cases; otherwise no liability$3,800 domestic; max $400 internationallyFrontier baggage policy
LufthansaN/ANot specified1,336 eurosLufthansa specialty policy
IAG (including British Airways)$100 @ 51+ lbsNot specified1,230 eurosBritish airways baggage policy


Notes

  • Fees may vary depending on your status with each airline.
  • Fees may vary depending on your class of service.
  • None of the airlines accept e-bikes.
  • Fees as of 6/28/2022 and are subject to change.