Shane Young

I don't know about OBRA, but I know that IMBA members get a discount or

don't have to pay on some airlines... Probably doesn't help you for

this time though. Sorry.



-----Original Message-----

From: kevin maier [mailto:kma-@darkwing.uoregon.edu]

Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 3:05 PM

To: ob-@topica.com

Subject: [OBRA Chat] flying free with bikes?



Howdy,

I'm in the process of booking a flight to Phoenix, AZ to visit my mother

in mid-March. And, of course, I'm trying to avoid the nasty ~$80

surcharge

to bring my bike. Does anybody know if my OBRA license entitles me to

some sort of loophole through which I might avoid these fees? I

understand that the League of American Bicyclists has a travel agent and

some deal with which to avoid this. And I also know that the USCF has a

voucher program. Does OBRA have anything comparable too?



Any advice otherwise?



Isn't it absolutely ridiculous that one can fly with skis, golf clubs,

and

even guns without incurring a surcharge, but it will cost me between

$100

and $200 to bring my bike?



thanks for any suggestions,



kevin maier

541-683-2759



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