USAirways is a flat rate of $100, there is no baggage check fee. With a voucher your total should have been $0. I had this conversation with them yesterday in the airport. Here is what they say re: bikes -
Bicycles will be accepted as checked baggage for a charge of $100 per direction, if over 62 in/157 cm in total dimensions (total dimensions are length + width + height). One item of bicycle equipment is defined as 1 non-motorized touring or racing bicycle with a single seat.
Bicycles should be prepared for transportation by the passenger. Bicycle must be placed in a card board or hard cased bike container. Bicycles not enclosed will still be accepted, however, the handlebars must be fixed sideways and pedals removed, or bicycle handlebars and pedals must be encased in plastic or foam or similar material for transport. A release form will also need to be signed by the passenger.
Here is the link:
http://www.usairways.com/...ge/specialitems.aspx In case TSA damages any of your stuff when they search your bike case and re-pack it poorly, here is the link to file a claim.
http://www.tsa.gov/...95_claim_package.pdf Somehow they managed to put multiple dents in my helmet and what looks like teeth marks although it was no where near any of the cassettes or chain rings.
Brian Stover USAT LII
Accelerate3 Coaching Insta