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Red Wine Racing · Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:50 pm Post subject: Has anybody

Has anybody used throw over paniers as luggage when flying abroad Question

Chuffster · Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:01 pm Post subject:

No. Depends on size as to whether you would get them in as hand luggage.

DavidH · Spam Lord Joined: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 294

I have a set you are welcome to borrow. Probably too big for hand luggage when full.

David

Red Wine Racing · Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:43 am Post subject:

No i have a set was intending on using them as my main luggage as i am spending 3 weeks on a bike did not see the point inpacking them in a suitcase but was wondering if they be ok security wise.

DavidH · Spam Lord Joined: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 294

As long as the 'ties' are secured around the panniers and not flapping loose I reckon they'll be fine. A lockable suitcase is not a guarantee of security in fact not a good idea. Jacqui had hers opened on a trip to the states last year. Security at the airport just bust the thing open.....but then they are entitled to do that.

biggus · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:59 am Post subject:

I have taken bike luggage on a plane with no bother in the past... Depending upon the airline you may need to check it in through "outsize luggage" as i think stuff with straps on like throw overs can upset the conveyors...