Air Canada Cargo - Now Shipping Motorcycles...Cheaply

[Global Rider]

Well they always have but at out of this world prices.

For the riders on here that have been lucky enough to have toured Europe, Air Canada is promoting motorcycle shipping by air. By "promoting", I mean at 1/3 the cost that it ran me in 2010.

While at the Toronto Motorcycle Show last weekend, Air Canada had a booth staffed by Air Canada Cargo personnel. They will have their web site up shortly, but this is what I walked away with:

Toronto or Montreal (and other cities as well) to London, Frankfurt... (there was a list of cities) $700 with ticket purchase or $1000 without, for one way. I paid about $2250 one way in 2010. Check with them for other destinations.

Considering motorcycle rental runs about $1000 a week, a three or more week tour makes this worth it.

[Global Rider]

February 18, 2015

Fly your bike with Air Canada Cargo

Did you know that Air Canada can also ship your motorcycle?

This convenient service is available from Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver to multiple destinations around the world.

When your travel is booked with Air Canada, you'll benefit from a special rate for your motorcycle.

FIND OUT MORE

For more information on shipping your motorcycle with Air Canada Cargo, please contact us:

MONTRÉAL: 1-800-361-2159 yulff.lcacc@aircanada.ca
TORONTO: 1-800-387-4865 yyzff.acconnect@aircanada.ca

[Ride Far]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing. They even put out a news release on motorcycle shipping! What's new - Air Canada Cargo

I just sent them an email. I want to get a bike from Toronto or Montreal to South Africa. It doesn't appear Air Canada flies to South Africa directly according to a map on the website, but we'll see...

[Global Rider]

Originally Posted by Ride Far

Very interesting, thanks for sharing. They even put out a news release on motorcycle shipping! What's new - Air Canada Cargo

Note the 2nd post. They put that out February 18th, two days before the Toronto Motorcycle Show where I came across their info booth.

Originally Posted by Ride Far

I just sent them an email. I want to get a bike from Toronto or Montreal to South Africa. It doesn't appear Air Canada flies to South Africa directly according to a map on the website, but we'll see...

When you find out, please post their reply.

[Ride Far]

Had a fast reply to my email. Air Canada doesn't fly to South Africa, so they're not interested. Would require transfer to a different carrier in Europe, as expected.

South Africa Airways does a Toronto-Munich-Johannesburg route, and I have a good quote of $1500 USD through a broker for that option, including bike crating.

I also asked the Air Canada rep if they had a list of destinations -- not exactly. Basically, "most of the major stations we fly into" ... handled on a case by case basis depending on available cargo space in an aircraft.

And they'll take bike shipments into Canada, of course -- good news for anyone wanting to get a bike to North America.

[Global Rider]

Originally Posted by Ride Far

I also asked the Air Canada rep if they had a list of destinations -- not exactly. Basically, "most of the major stations we fly into" ... handled on a case by case basis depending on available cargo space in an aircraft.

They did have a list at the show. Unfortunately it was not a hand-out.

Available cargo space was always the case, even when I shipped with Air Canada through Kuehne & Nagel the first two times. It is why I always dropped the motorcycle off some 4 or 5 days prior to my flight and I always wanted it to go out a day or two before so that I am not waiting for it to get to the AC cargo facility even though they are right at the airport.

[mattam]

Originally Posted by Ride Far

Had a fast reply to my email. Air Canada doesn't fly to South Africa, so they're not interested. Would require transfer to a different carrier in Europe, as expected.

South Africa Airways does a Toronto-Munich-Johannesburg route, and I have a good quote of $1500 USD through a broker for that option, including bike crating.

I also asked the Air Canada rep if they had a list of destinations -- not exactly. Basically, "most of the major stations we fly into" ... handled on a case by case basis depending on available cargo space in an aircraft.

And they'll take bike shipments into Canada, of course -- good news for anyone wanting to get a bike to North America.

Hello!

I see that you said you had a deal to send your bike Toronto-Munich-Johannesbourg for $1500? Could you let us know which broker gave you that quote? Did you end up shipping your bike on that route for that price? We are thinking about doing that next year and are looking for more info! Thanks!

[trc_27]

Just wanted to pass along some info that I received yesterday after discussing shipment of my motorcycle from Buenos Aires to YYZ. I was informed at the ACC booth in Montreal that this service was available but it appears that they've been having a lot of customs problems with the airport authorities so they can't offer the service anymore:

Thank you for your interest in shipping your motorcycle with Air Canada Cargo.



After further investigation we, unfortunately, will not be able to offer this promotion to or from South America due to customs regulations in South America. They will not accept personal effects shipments from unknown shippers. You would be required to work with a broker or freight forwarder out of Buenos Aires or Santiago.



Maybe we can assist you in the future to another destination.



Thanks

Pat

[javkap]

Originally Posted by trc_27

Just wanted to pass along some info that I received yesterday after discussing shipment of my motorcycle from Buenos Aires to YYZ. I was informed at the ACC booth in Montreal that this service was available but it appears that they've been having a lot of customs problems with the airport authorities so they can't offer the service anymore:

Thank you for your interest in shipping your motorcycle with Air Canada Cargo.



After further investigation we, unfortunately, will not be able to offer this promotion to or from South America due to customs regulations in South America. They will not accept personal effects shipments from unknown shippers. You would be required to work with a broker or freight forwarder out of Buenos Aires or Santiago.



Maybe we can assist you in the future to another destination.

Hola

We have first-hand experience on this subject just from one week ago. There isn’t exactly as they are telling you.

Is not about Customs, the Airlines in Argentina usually doesn´t work directly with travellers (particular) in motorcycle cargo freights. Or even worst, Air Canada Cargo is managed around for a Logistic Handling Company who handled other airlines cargo too. They have to do it through a Forwarding Agent. This is what is required, not a Broker.

Also the problem is that Air Canada in Buenos Aires don´t manage the flat rate that they offer in Vancouver or Montreal and local charges will apply too (read the small letters on Air Canada flyer).

There isn’t a any problem to air fright a bike to Canada or anywhere from Buenos Aires but off course not at that promotional rate by now…

Saludos

[Warin]

In Australia .. it is not Customs who will see to the bikes cleanness but Quarantine. The want it better than showroom clean. No dirt, seeds, bugs ... none at all. Same for New Zealand.

I'd think any place receiving stuff from another place that has no direct land connection will be concerned over getting things it does not have from the imported goods. The cleaner your bike is the better from all points of view.

[trc_27]

Originally Posted by javkap

Hola

We have first-hand experience on this subject just from one week ago. There isn’t exactly as they are telling you.

Is not about Customs, the Airlines in Argentina usually doesn´t work directly with travellers (particular) in motorcycle cargo freights. Or even worst, Air Canada Cargo is managed around for a Logistic Handling Company who handled other airlines cargo too. They have to do it through a Forwarding Agent. This is what is required, not a Broker.

Also the problem is that Air Canada in Buenos Aires don´t manage the flat rate that they offer in Vancouver or Montreal and local charges will apply too (read the small letters on Air Canada flyer).

There isn’t a any problem to air fright a bike to Canada or anywhere from Buenos Aires but off course not at that promotional rate by now…

Saludos

Thank you for that info javkap. Do you have any knowledge of local forwarding agents in Buenos Aires that I could potentially contact? I will be in South America from November until late December or early January so would it make sense to have the logistics worked out before hand or is it possible to do on the road?

[markharf]

Javier might not say, but there's no reason for me to hesitate: click the blue Dakar Motos link at the bottom of his post and do what comes naturally. Or rather, make a point of phoning Sandra; don't email Javier unless ready to wait a decade or more for a reply.

Hope that's helpful.

Mark