American Airlines Bicycle in Baggage to Brazil

To Do List

• TAM is operating the flight between Sao Paulo and Florianopolis.  I need to inquire if the bicycle will be an issue.
• Must be able to strap bicycle box to suit case as my hands are already full! 
• Cut down bicycle box size.  Current size = 55 x 37 x 8 inches.

Research Links

• American Airlines Baggage Allowance

BICYCLES

• Allowance/Requirements – See below for travel to, through or from Brazil.*
• One non-motorized touring or racing bike
• Handlebars must be fixed sideways and pedals removed or pedals and handlebars must be enclosed in plastic foam or similar material. Bike must be in a hard-sided case built for bike transport or a bike bag or box. Bikes not in a hard-sided case are considered fragile.
• Cost 150 regardless of the number of checked bags.
• Exception: If bicycle and container are less than 62 dimensional inches and under 50 lbs., the bike is charged the applicable 1st checked bag rate.
• Maximum Weight and Size 70 lbs., 126 inches
• Additional Information Acceptance conditional on aircraft size and load factors
•  * For travel to, through or from Brazil All bikes are considered below 62 inches regardless of the actual size. Once your free bag allowance is exceeded the charge is $75.00 per bike.  Verified by phone call to American Airlines: 1.24.14

 

Dimensions, Weight and Number of Bags
The size limitation of your luggage is calculated by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, length + width + height.

 

Checked Baggage Limits : TRAVEL TO/FROM BRAZIL

Number of Bags Allowed*
One personal item: No charge

One bag carry-on: No charge

Two bags checked. No charge

Size and Weight Per Bag Allowed*
36 in/91 cm (total dimensions)

45 in/115 cm (carry-on) No larger than 22 in/56 cm long, 14 in/36 cm wide and 9 in/23 cm high

62 in/158 cm (checked)
70lbs./32kg (checked)

Charges may apply for additional bags. Exceptions apply

Maximum number of 5 checked bags allowed per passenger.

 

My Bike Box

• Size: 56 x 28 x 9 – By AA calculations = 56 + 38 + 6 = 100 inches
• Scrounged from A & M Bicycle near Tower Grove Park