FAO: those flying to majorca

[Elliot M]

Not going this year, and don't want to ring any alarm bells, but thought you might want to check up on this: word on MTB forums is that Easyjet have dropped the 10kg extra baggage allowance for bikes (and all sports equipment), while still charging the extra 15 quid each way.

So that gives a TOTAL free allowance of 20kg. Max 32kg per single item and max 50kg total. Not absolutely clear what rate excess in charged at: the list on the page below shows % quid per kilo but not clear if this specifically to be applied to surfboards, wind surfers, hang-gliders, and firearms....

(While this isn't relevant to road bikes, they now also specifically forbid carrying hydraulic brakes and suspension units).

http://www.easyjet.co.uk/en/Book/regula ... ml#baggage

[Elliot M]

having said that, a friend of mine says he's confirmed that he's checked by phone and had a note written against his booking to confirm that the bike is not included in the 20kg.... so it's not entirely clear what the situation is.

[Jon H]

Hmmm, the 20kg limit is for "standard checked-in hold baggage". As they then go on to give specific requirements for carriage of bikes and charge an extra fee of £15 each way I would say the bike doesn't form part of the 20kg, (whereas they specifically say that surfboards etc are included in the 20kg). So as long as your bike bag/box doesn't weigh more than 32kg, and your total baggage including bike and everything else doesn't exceed 50kg then it should all be OK. The get-out is that cabin baggage doesn't have a weight limit within reasonable limits - their definition being if you can safely put it in the overhead lockers it's OK.

[Mike I]

I think Jon is right. Bike cannot weight more than 32kg, other hold baggage cannot weigh more than 20kg and the whole lot cannot weigh more than 50kg.

If you're still worried, pack the heavy stuff in hand baggage and wear all your clothes for the week!

[Tamar Collis]

This is a v cheeky request.....would one of you lovely folks going to Mallorca mind getting me a replacement hat from the stall near where we watch the Palma stage?

It was a lovely black fleece hat with a drawstring top that doubled up as a neck warmer. I wore it all the time when it was cold. Then one day I left it in a pub.

I think it cost about 3 euros when I bought it (the first time I went to Mallorca.) I would be v v grateful if someone could get me another one - I probably won't see you before you go but will pay you when you get back.

Ta v much.

Tamar

[ajay khandelwal]

CTC puts brakes on Easyjet bike ban : 31/1/06
Following intervention by CTC, Easyjet has lifted its recently-imposed ban on cycles equipped with hydraulic disc brakes or fluid suspension forks.

The ban has caused concern and cancelled bookings amongst the increasing number of mountain bikers that uses the low-cost airline to reach the warmer and drier trails of southern France and Spain.

CTC Public Transport Campaigner, Dave Holladay, said: ?The ban was due to an over-zealous interpretation of CAA regulations on prohibited substances. Following talks with CTC, Easyjet has sorted out the problem and advised its agents to not refuse any bike.?

Richard Male, from the Easyjet Ground Handling Management team, told CTC: ?The website still mentions the restriction as this sort of update needs to follow a legal procedure, but all our staff have been instructed to accept bikes with hydraulic