Details for shipping your motorcycle via WestJet's "BIKE AIR" program for 2023 (April to October).

I got to the source and had a long conversation with a helpful AMC rep, Michelle, for the deep details and 2023 rates for flying your bike domestically within Canada, and internationally from Canada to key destinations in Europe and back. Just in time for a global adventure jaunt this year!

AMC Air Marine Cargo inc. is the wizard behind WestJet Bike Air" curtain that handles the air freight of your motorcycle. We are also told that you can arrange onward flights/shipments from the European destinations to other eligible locations around the world, via another airline (usually KLM). These onward flights, however, are not included in the "Bike Air" program, but AMC can help you arrange them. A very helpful service.

NOTE: You ride your bike to their warehouse, and they load it on the airlines aluminum plate "pallet". (NO CRATING!) The pallets hold most solo motorcycles with average saddlebags, but not trikes, sidecars etc. Be sure to check allowed width to be certain. If your bike is too "fat" - e.g. saddlebags wider than the handlebars - you may have to take one bag off and take it on as luggage.

Share this with friends who are looking for solid info about WestJet's "Bike Air" Program for 2023.

Michelle forward this to us at Horizons Unlimited:
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"For the initial stage I have provided our rates (below) ...The below rates are for 2-wheeled motorcycles only. These rates do not apply to trikes and/or sidecars, in which we can quote individually based on dimension and weight.

Imports and Exports are billed separately.



*Please note as we only handle the air transportation portion of the motorcycle. We will provide the Air Waybill (AWB) and the Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) that you will need to be able to print in colour and tender with your motorcycle.

Not included in our rates are any local charges, including but not limited to, local pickup, nor do they include any local delivery / insurance coverage / customs clearance / terminal fees / storage charges, etc., all of which would be to the account of the consignee, as assigned by the local handling authorities. AMC would not be able to advise on these charges and you would need to speak with the local warehouse / authorities for further information. You will need to contact a customs broker in Europe to complete the EU Customs for import and export of your motorcycle.

Articles such as personal effects can be stored in the saddlebags / panniers, however they must fit within the confines of the saddlebag / pannier, and we do not allow excess luggage to be strapped or added on top of the motorcycle.

The motorcycle is subject to security screening, and should any articles be deemed as Dangerous Goods according to aviation (IATA) standards it will be removed or will be entirely rejected for travel. Common examples are lithium batteries found in cellphones, laptops and other electronics, nail polish, aerosols like hairspray, and perfumes. Alcohol and food stuffs are also not permitted.

We highly recommend arriving before or on the same flight as your motorcycle, as the local warehouse would only provide 24 hours free time for you to clear customs of your motorcycle, pay the terminal charges and pick up the motorcycle before storage charges begin to incur daily"

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AMC website: Air Marine Cargo
Motorcycle Shipping Important Information (AMC document)
Motorcycle Form (AMC document)

Time to start planning!!

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Grant Johnson
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