Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles
Shipped my bike from Rio to LAX for less than $800. Simply rode the bike to Varig at Rio's international airport. Just followed the signs to the airfreight terminal, and walked into the Varig Offices. All I was asked to do was disconnect the battery. I got there at 0830, and was finished with the paperwork AND customs by 1130. All people were courteous and efficient. (Of course all my bike papers were in order.) My bike was in LAX in two days, frequently it takes up to 2 weeks, but I got lucky. Bike was strapped to open pallet, wrapped in plastic, and arrived in LAX in perfect condition.
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