Shipping Bikes via Air Canada

Did some research on shipping bikes via Air Canada as I wanna' bring mine to Nova Scotia with me this summer. In case this information might help others, here is what I've discovered:



Bicycles are accepted on a space available basis only and should be pre-registered at time of booking.

Each bicycle counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.

Waivers

No overweight or oversize charges apply to bicycles, provided they are within the following maximum weight and size limits*:

Maximum weight: 32kg (70lb)
Maximum length: 292cm (115in)

*Air Canada Cargo handles the shipment of bicycles that exceed the maximum weight and/or size limits listed above.

Charges

If your baggage count (bicycle + number of bags to be checked) exceeds the maximum number of items allowed by your fare type, additional checked baggage charges will apply, in addition to the fixed handling charge.

Bicycles are subject to a handling charge of $50 CAD/USD (plus applicable taxes) for carriage on Air Canada and Air Canada rouge flights, as well as on Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz, Sky Regional, Air Georgian and Exploits Valley Air.

The handling charge applies to one-way flights and for each way of travel on round-trip and multi-segment flights.

A single fixed handling charge is waived for Latitude and Executive fare customers for travel within Canada, and between Canada and the US. Additional checked baggage rules still apply.

Packing instructions

The bicycle must be placed - with handlebars fixed sideways and pedals removed - in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping or in a bicycle suitcase (in the case of collapsible bicycles). Tires must be partially deflated.

If otherwise packaged, the bicycle may be refused for carriage. Air Canada is not liable if and to the extent that any damage results from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the baggage.


Andrew

Small Print :

Air Canada reserves to the right to calibrate their own scales and count the number of bags using a sophisticated method of donkeys. They toss your bag in the air, and the number of tries it takes for a donkey to kick it is the quantity of bags.
Air Canada reserves the right to lose, misplace, misdirect, keep for themselves, or anything that would generally cause great personal discomfort in one's nethers.
Air Canada passengers will be charged a levy for any solids or liquids brought onto the plane and left on the plane.
Air Canada reserves the right to prevent personal health and physical movement to anybody over the size of 90lb and 5'-2" in height.
Air Canada has a strict policy of enforcing the seating arrangement of 1 individual to 1 obese sweaty guy and 1 hungover American.
Air Canada values your business and if for any reason you have had a problem on one of our flights, we will provide you with a food voucher for $20. Provided you have waited the mandatory 30hr in an air port of Air Canada's choosing. Provided you have waited with Customer Service for 3hr while being reprimanded for having the audacity to complain about the 'high' level of service provided. And then waiting on the phone for a few more hours on hold. Once you receive your voucher for the 'unfortunate events', be aware they will expire within the week and can only be used with an Air Canada service, which coincidentally you have sworn from ever crossing paths with again.