Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!!

Nov 10, 16 4:38

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Just checked with United Airlines to see what the charges will be to get my bike to and from IM Coz on my flights and was informed there is an oversized baggage embargo on during this time period so no bike cases allowed or anything over 62 linear inches.

The rep said this is imposed by the country and nothing they can do. Surely they have to make an exception as there will be 1000+ people travelling with their bikes during that time period???? I asked the airline rep the same question and was told it was up to the discretion of the ticketing agent so I think there is some leeway???

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Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [trijunkie123] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 5:30

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Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [Sweeney] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 5:56

Post #3 of 34 (8990 views)

is TriBikeTransport an option for you?

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [stevenyoo] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 6:09

Post #4 of 34 (8943 views)

stevenyoo wrote:

is TriBikeTransport an option for you?

probably too late for TBT

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [d00d] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 6:17

Post #5 of 34 (8908 views)

Yeah TBT is not an option and Bikeflights would be just over $1000 US, I'm in Canada. I have an email in to IM Coz organizers to see if they can get an exemption for the athletes travelling in with bikes or there could be a lot of angry people!!!

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Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [Sweeney] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 6:18

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Sweeney wrote:

Ship your bike Fedx through Bikeflights

They didn't even have an option for that when I checked for the 70.3

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Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [trijunkie123] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 6:19

Post #7 of 34 (8891 views)

I always figured most people TBT'd. That's what I did in 2013. Was too easy to not do it.

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [James Haycraft] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 6:31

Post #8 of 34 (8832 views)

James Haycraft wrote:

I always figured most people TBT'd. That's what I did in 2013. Was too easy to not do it.

Aren't you without your bike for 2-3 weeks with TBT? I don't understand how anyone uses the service with that the case!

Last edited by: mvenneta: Nov 10, 16 6:31

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [mvenneta] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 6:34

Post #9 of 34 (8820 views)

I feel sorry for all those that only have 1 bike...

but more seriously, yes. especially for cozumel, i believe i dropped off the bike ~2.5 weeks before the race. my girlfriend faced the same issue at kona, so we converted her road bike to a tri bike and duplicated the position (other than crankarm length) on her road bike. it's pretty easy to do that, usually.

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [trijunkie123] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 6:42

Post #10 of 34 (8787 views)

trijunkie123 wrote:

Just checked with United Airlines to see what the charges will be to get my bike to and from IM Coz on my flights and was informed there is an oversized baggage embargo on during this time period so no bike cases allowed

I'm guessing this is in response to your election results? "We're gonna refuse your bikes" seems like a fair response to "were gonna build a wall."

Happened a lot faster than I would have guessed.

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [trijunkie123] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 7:18

Post #11 of 34 (8705 views)

interesting

https://www.united.com/...baggage/embargo.aspx

near the middle of the page

edit: American Airlines does not mention Cancun.

I think it's an airline thing

Last edited by: jaretj: Nov 10, 16 7:22

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [trijunkie123] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 8:13

Post #12 of 34 (8533 views)

Try to buy or borrow a Ruster Hen House bike case--it fits within the 62" limit, so saves you money in the process as well.

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [trijunkie123] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 8:21

Post #13 of 34 (8501 views)

This sucks.. I booked my flight direct to Cozumel with United, and at the time, the embargo ended Nov 15. Now they added a new embargo period. This is serious crap. Let us know if IM COZ organizers get back to you. I am also going to contact them. I found a great business class flight, and the bike case was going to be no charge. Thanks for the heads up.

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [mvenneta] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 8:48

Post #14 of 34 (8422 views)

mvenneta wrote:

James Haycraft wrote:

I always figured most people TBT'd. That's what I did in 2013. Was too easy to not do it.

Aren't you without your bike for 2-3 weeks with TBT? I don't understand how anyone uses the service with that the case!

I drop my bike off in Los Angeles 11/13 for 11/27 race. So I miss one weekend ride on the tri bike but I do have a road bike. Would be hard otherwise

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Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [trijunkie123] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 8:50

Post #15 of 34 (8412 views)

You're gonna have to get a ruster hen house I think. I would doubt that the RD has any influence at all over airline policies regardless of how many people are coming for the race. Cozumel doesn't suffer a lack of tourists, especially over the winter holidays

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [trijunkie123] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 8:56

Post #16 of 34 (8383 views)

And if worst comes to worst. Not ideal but better than no bike (maybe)

http://www.sombrerorentals.com/?page_id=64

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [ChrisM] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 9:08

Post #17 of 34 (8342 views)

The rep I spoke with said it had nothing to do with the airline, Mexico or Coz imposed the embargo. I'm beginning to question that as well as another poster said the so called embargo was supposed to be lifted Nov. 15 which is what I saw on the United website when I booked my flights. Going to push back more with United and look into the "oversized baggage embargo"by Coz, can't see them wanting to deter tourists.

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Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [trijunkie123] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 9:11

Post #18 of 34 (8325 views)

I doubt the RD has any sway there either but I hope it works out. That does truly suck that you have to deal with this issue this close to race day

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [kcb203] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 9:37

Post #19 of 34 (8243 views)

Unfortunately, this is not true. I bought an armored Hen House this year because I would break even on the cost compared to flying my bike to several events. On the way home worlds in Cozumel a United agent called me on it and measured. The main case wasn't even close to 62"...closer to 70" IIRC. I threw enough of a fit that they let me slide without an oversized fee but YMMV.

kcb203 wrote:

Try to buy or borrow a Ruster Hen House bike case--it fits within the 62" limit, so saves you money in the process as well.

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [TH3_FRB] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 9:44

Post #20 of 34 (8214 views)

TH3_FRB wrote:

Unfortunately, this is not true. I bought an armored Hen House this year because I would break even on the cost compared to flying my bike to several events. On the way home worlds in Cozumel a United agent called me on it and measured. The main case wasn't even close to 62"...closer to 70" IIRC. I threw enough of a fit that they let me slide without an oversized fee but YMMV.

kcb203 wrote:

Try to buy or borrow a Ruster Hen House bike case--it fits within the 62" limit, so saves you money in the process as well.

I've never heard of anyone having a problem with the size of a Hen House before. Did you contact Ruster about this?

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [Daniel Clarke] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 9:54

Post #21 of 34 (8184 views)

Daniel Clarke wrote:

TH3_FRB wrote:

Unfortunately, this is not true. I bought an armored Hen House this year because I would break even on the cost compared to flying my bike to several events. On the way home worlds in Cozumel a United agent called me on it and measured. The main case wasn't even close to 62"...closer to 70" IIRC. I threw enough of a fit that they let me slide without an oversized fee but YMMV.

kcb203 wrote:

Try to buy or borrow a Ruster Hen House bike case--it fits within the 62" limit, so saves you money in the process as well.

I've never heard of anyone having a problem with the size of a Hen House before. Did you contact Ruster about this?

Aren't the Hen Houses on sale right now, too?

Pink? Maybe. Maybe not. You decide.

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [d00d] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 10:23

Post #22 of 34 (8120 views)

Crescent Point Energy is in Colorado, right? Still available through TBT

http://www.tribiketransport.com/services/reservations?action=shops&event_id=a0HA000000NHv4fMAD

Next races on the schedule: none at the moment

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [TH3_FRB] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 10:36

Post #23 of 34 (8056 views)

TH3_FRB wrote:

Unfortunately, this is not true. I bought an armored Hen House this year because I would break even on the cost compared to flying my bike to several events. On the way home worlds in Cozumel a United agent called me on it and measured. The main case wasn't even close to 62"...closer to 70" IIRC. I threw enough of a fit that they let me slide without an oversized fee but YMMV.

kcb203 wrote:

Try to buy or borrow a Ruster Hen House bike case--it fits within the 62" limit, so saves you money in the process as well.

I've flown five times with mine and never had a problem. They do use an odd method of measurement--it's the length on the ground, not the entire horizontal dimension. I think ultimately it depends on the gate agent. It's helpful to prepay the checked bag fee and to use the luggage guys outside (who take tips).

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [Daniel Clarke] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 10:47

Post #24 of 34 (8028 views)

Quote:

I've never heard of anyone having a problem with the size of a Hen House before. Did you contact Ruster about this?

It's reasonably known that it's an issue with the Hen House. The instructions and disclaimer used to specifically addrss it. Not sure if they do anymore.

I had one for awhile and was about 50/50 on avoiding fees. Eventually moved on because didn't think the uncertainty was worth the trade off of the additional time necessary to pack and unpack the case/bike. I now have a Scicon Aerocomfort and 100% of the time I get fees* but also 100% of the time I'm packed up in 5 mins or less.

*avoided fees on way back from Kona 2014 when the gate agent was nice to me and gifted me a bike fee free flight.

Re: Oversized baggage Embargo on for Cozumel Nov.15 - Jan15 WTF!!! [Bleucheese] [ In reply to ]

Nov 10, 16 10:53

Post #25 of 34 (8011 views)

Pressed further with United and was told it's ok now to bring my bike case on the flights will just be subject to extra charges at the discretion of the ticket agent. Problem solved for now, I will flip out if I get to the airport and the story changes!!! Obviously the "embargo" was imposed by United, f-ing airlines!!!!

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