How do you get your bike from one side of the country to another other than riding it or strapping it to the back of your car…well you can pack it up and put it on a plane.  The charges for checking a bicycle at the airport can vary, but most airlines will charge an additional $50 fee for transporting it.  One other alternative to taking your bike with you on the flight is to simply ship it to your destination.  It will probably be a bit more expensive, but …