http://hawaiianair.custhelp.com/...l/a_id/60/~/bicycles
Just an FYI. This was just introduced, possibly as of 8/1. I have personally seen soft cases checked in through Hawaiian as recently as the beginning of July when coming back from Maui.
One of my friends sent a direct inquiry asking why some of the more advanced soft cases that cost $600 up and offer far more protection than a cardboard box are no longer allowed. They just got a canned response back that it now needs to be a hard case or cardboard box made specifically to transport bicycles.
It's not to say that the policy won't be revised, but as of now, no soft cases allowed. Anything made of canvas or nylon is considered a soft case.
ETA: Just for clarity..."Hawaiian Airlines" is an actual airline company. The title may be confusing in that you may think all airlines in Hawaii. It's just this one airline that has recently put this policy in place.
Just an FYI. This was just introduced, possibly as of 8/1. I have personally seen soft cases checked in through Hawaiian as recently as the beginning of July when coming back from Maui.
One of my friends sent a direct inquiry asking why some of the more advanced soft cases that cost $600 up and offer far more protection than a cardboard box are no longer allowed. They just got a canned response back that it now needs to be a hard case or cardboard box made specifically to transport bicycles.
It's not to say that the policy won't be revised, but as of now, no soft cases allowed. Anything made of canvas or nylon is considered a soft case.
ETA: Just for clarity..."Hawaiian Airlines" is an actual airline company. The title may be confusing in that you may think all airlines in Hawaii. It's just this one airline that has recently put this policy in place.