John Tolhurst wrote: Folks: this is one way to do it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZrAbvr-hJU
This video would have been worth a lot more for viewers if you had taken the time to actually disassemble a fully functional bike, put it into the suitcase, close it, open it, and assemble the bike again ready to ride all while ticking the clock.
do NOT expect airlines to handle your precious with care, both mine and a friends Brompton folding bike got damaged while flying, just look at this video about united breaking a guitar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo