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21 Mar 2017
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Thanks for the Info.
How much total shipment ?
Id like to ship my bike to Calgary from Spain.
Is it posible from any spanish airport ?
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22 Mar 2017
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Hey EvilE, thank you so much for the excellent information! I will be following your 'track' Toronto-Franfurt in early May with my 800GS for a 2 month tour mostly in Eastern Europe and the Alps. Your tips are well presented and appreciated.
I've been a bit concerned with getting the original "Green Card" insurance document in time after booking the flight (Planning on Using MotoTouring in Milan). Glad to hear that a 'copy' is acceptable in Frankfurt. I have not had bike shipping pricing quoted from AC yet as they have not announced dates/pricing to date. Could you please share your costs?
Brian
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22 Mar 2017
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AC to Europe 2017
Thanks for description EvilEye - hope your tour goes well.
Brian - I'm shipping from Van to Dublin w AC in early May.
while details of AC FlyyourBike for 17 not out yet, I've been told they'll match last years price if I book before this year announced ($1200 o/w)
Like you I'm planning to get Green Card ins via MotoTouring in Milan.
cheers
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22 Mar 2017
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Hopefully it helped everyone!
Total cost for me was $1140 I believe but I'll have to look at my receipt. They said I got last year's deal.
Vehoriding: I'll be leaving Holland the first week of May going towards Bulgaria as well, maybe we'll cross paths?
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26 Mar 2017
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EvilEagle, I'm targeting May 3 arrival Frankfurt, then 1 week to get to Athens via Italy (Ancona-Patras ferry). Touring Athens for couple weeks with family, then north through Bulgaria/Romania in early June, then west into southern Germany/Austria/Italian Alps and a Concours Owners Group rally. Finally back to Athens via Croatia/Albania end of June were I will leave the bike for further adventures in 2018. Never know, maybe we will x paths!
Best Travels.....Brian
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26 Mar 2017
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.....and thanks for the info Evil. I was quoted about $1000 CDN + the Dangerous Goods papers ($125 each way). Official rates and dates not announced yet. I'll get on their case this coming week.
Brian
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13 Mar 2019
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I was told to check back in the beginning of April.
Sure makes it hard to plan in advance. The price for the bike may be fixed, but the price for humans jumps all over the place so getting the timing right makes a big difference.
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13 Mar 2019
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Update March 13:
The rep I just spoke to said that the 2019 Fly Your Bike program is now active as of today.
According to him, all cities from 2018 will again be served EXCEPT for Brussels, which is no longer offered. There are no new city destinations being offered. Prices are the same as 2018.
That's the information that was given to me, I don't vouch for its accuracy.
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17 Mar 2019
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Fly Your Bike
I am confused (frequently). I want to use this program to ship my bike from Toronto to Bogotá, one way.
I seem to remember some time ago that AC would do this, but when I called them, the person said it was only to/from Europe.
Is there any special person to talk to, or secret password to use to find out about this or am I just S.O.L.?
Maybe this is just for you rich SOB's who can afford it and not for a poor retired teacher who is now a crazy gypsy world traveler of 11 years and only 111 countries (so far).
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17 Mar 2019
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Currently, it's only Europe. They're working on other destinations, but that's it for now.
(I talked in person to the guy in charge recently.)
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1 Apr 2019
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I am confused (frequently). I want to use this program to ship my bike from Toronto to Bogotá, one way.
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Dont give up.
The program does not necessarely mean the bike cant be shipped.
Send an email to the cargo sales dep. You never know.
cargo.salesSMB@aircanada.ca
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3 Apr 2019
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Can anyone comment on which city is easiest to ship into. My first choice is Milan but Munich or Zurich will work as well.
I'm wondering about customs fees and ease to work the officers.
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23 Jun 2019
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Hi has anyone had experience using this service either Canada to China or Visa Versa as I'm planning a trip but want to get to shanghai without too much tough off roady sections as my partner will be on a 750 Vulcan Cruiser and me on a Trophy 900 so keeping to paved roads would be ideal and air freight yes more expensive but keeping us moving is a bonus with limited time away
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18 Mar 2020
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:dair canada motorcycle shipment insane deal!
Just got quoted shipment of my bike from toronto to heathrow for $1000 cdn, all in on a pallet in the belly of a wide body air canada. If i was to book my flight the cost would drop to $700!! Two weeks ago i was quoted $3250 for the same flight plus about $400 in fees at either end. You can only book 30 days prior to departure, so get your guaranteed quote for the next year sooner than later. Apparently these prices will be in effect for the rest of 2015, and they will soon be adding more destinations world wide.
The outgoing flights must originate from toronto, montreal or vancouver and go to many european and south america destinations, basically wherever ac flys wide body jets for similar rock bottom prices.
These prices can be booked direct with air canada cargo in toronto, or through one of their forwarding companies that they deal with regularly. I use roddy warriner at motofreight in the uk--a fellow gs rider himself--he will treat you fairly and well. If you are shipping into canada, see him first as he can get you the same deal and handle all the dangerous good papers at that end. He can also help with paperwork from north america destinations. He knows his stuff.:beach:
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when was this pls
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13 Apr 2020
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Before Feb. 2015!
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