Bicycles
There
is usually a fixed charge for bicycles on most Airlines.
Once you decide on the airlines you will be traveling
with it is best to check with that airline what is required
as each airlines have their own policy.
Most airlines require that you prepare your bicycle
in the following manner prior to arrival at the airport
:
- Fix
the handlebars sideways and remove the pedals.
- Place
the bicycle in a rigid and/or hard shell container
specifically designed for shipping.
- If
not packaged in a container, most airlines will provide
a plastic bicycle bag and will accept the item with
a limited release form (to be signed at check-in),
releasing the airline of liability.
- Bicycle
suitcases containing collapsible bicycles are also
accepted.
Pets
Some
airlines will allow your pet to travel on the same flight
as you in a temperature controlled and ventilated baggage
compartment. The costs and policy of each airline varies.
Here
are some basic guidelines to consider:
- You
must request space for your animal when making your
reservation.
- Give
us your pet carrier dimensions when booking your flight.
- Pets
must be placed in hard-sided Pet
Carriers.
- Pet
carrier wheels must be removed prior to the flight.
- You
should prepare your pet properly prior to the trip,
see our Preparation
Guidelines.
- Many
countries place restrictions on the entry of animals
you will need to all the required Documentation.
Some airlines also allow small
household pets to travel in the cabin with the customer,
as long as they are in a kennel small enough to fit
under the seat. Again Here are some basic guidelines
to consider:
- Requests
to bring animals in the cabin must be made at time
of booking.
- The
pet kennel is part of the carryon baggage allowance
and must conform to the carryon size limitations of
the airlines.
- Dimensions
of the kennel must be given to WHOSE at the time of
booking.
- Pets
must remain in the kennel, under the seat, at all
times.
- Reptiles
(including snakes and lizards) and animals such as
rats, mice, ferrets, weasels, etc. cannot be carried
in the cabin.
- Many
countries place restrictions on the entry of animals
you will need to all the required Documentation.
Pet
carriers
- The
majority of carriers are made of hard plastic with
holes for ventilation.
- No
part of the animal is allowed to protrude from the
carrier. As a result, wire carriers are not permitted.
- International
regulations state that the carrier must be big enough
to allow the animal to stand, turn around and lie
down comfortably. If the pet carrier does not allow
the animal to do this the airline will refuse transport.
- All
carriers must be secure and leakproof.
- If
an airlines accepts pets they usually sell a full
range of carriers at most airports. Carriers must
be purchased prior to the travel date.
Preparation
for travel
Airlines
don't assume the responsibility for the care or feeding
of pets while in transit, it is most important that
you prepare both the cage and the animal ahead of time.
Hereâs what you should do:
- Feed
your pet four to six hours prior to departure, as
a full stomach may cause discomfort during travel.
- Give
your pet water right up to the time of travel. Be
sure to empty the dish at Check-In otherwise spillage
during the flight will give your pet a wet and uncomfortable
ride.
- Leave
the dish in the kennel so that our the airline can
provide water in the event of an extended wait before,
between or after the flight.
- Tranquilizers
and other medications are not generally recommended.
Consult your veterinarian.
- Cover
the bottom of the kennel with absorbent material such
as a blanket.
- Do
not lock the kennel door as Airline personnel may
need to access your pet in the event of an emergency.
Documentation
Many
countries place restrictions on the entry of animals.
WHOSE doesn't have all this information on our site.
You need to comply with all restrictions, and be in
the possession of all documents required by your destination
country. If you don't it can lead to refused entry,
lengthy quarantines or even the destruction of the animal
on arrival. Below are some links that give you more
details about the restrictions placed on the entry of
animals.
Australia
- http://www.affa.gov.au/
Canada - http://www.inspection.gc.ca/
Germany - http://www.zoll-d.de
and
http://www.zoll-d.de/
Hong Kong - http://www.afcd.gov.hk/
Japan - http://www.maff-aqs.go.jp/english/ryoko/index.htm
New Zealand - http://www.maf.govt.nz/
Sweden - http://www.sjv.se/net/SJV/Home/
Switzerland - http://www.bvet.admin.ch/
United Kingdom - http://www.defra.gov.uk/
USA - http://www.aphis.usda.gov/NCIE/pet-info.html
France ?http://www.agriculture.gouv.fr
(French only)
The
address for the Government Office in Taichung responsible
for approving your documentation from your veterinarian
is as follows:
No. 12 SEC 2 Fu Hsing Road Taichung. Phone 04-22660188
Bonded
Baggage Storage at Taoyuan Airport
If
you are looking at storing all your heavy bags while
you are visiting Taiwan it may be a good idea to look
at a bonded baggage storage at Taoyuan. Your can leave
your bags and feel assured that they are save. The charge
is according to the weight of your bags and is charged
for 45 day intervals. Please refer to the chart below
for the most recent rates
|
Weight
|
Rate
per 45 day period
|
|
under
12 kg
|
NT
200
|
|
12
kg - 22kg
|
NT
250
|
|
23kg
- 32kg
|
NT
300
|
|
33kg
- 42kg
|
NT
400
|
|
43
kg and over
|
NT
500
|
If
you need more information the 24 hour office can be reached
at (03) 3982459.
If
you need to store baggage when you are leaving Taiwan
you can drop it off at the bonded baggage storage in
Terminal 1 on the first floor. They are open 7:30 am
to 8:00pm everyday. The cost of storage is NT 50 per
piece of luggage per day. For more information their
phone number is 03-3982143.
Packing
Tips
Here
are a few packing tips you may want to consider on your
next trip.
Carryon
Keep your cash, travelers cheques and important documents
in your carryon bag. Other important personal items
such as medication, contact lenses should also be included.
If you are on a long flight with multiple stopovers
having a change of clothes is a good idea as luggage
tends to get lost or delayed more often on these kind
of flights. A tooth brush, shaving kit, etc. is nice
to have to freshen up during your stop overs.
Separate
your valuables
Put your credit cards, cash, travelers' cheques into
as many possible different pockets in your bags when
packing. If one bag gets stolen then you may still have
some other cash available in another bag. It is also
a good idea to keep you travelers' cheques and their
receipts separated, so in the case that your travelers'
cheques are stolen you have all the receipt numbers.
Clothes
Pack only the clothes you know you will use and if you
are traveling for a longer period of time plan to wash
on the road. Roll you clothes, you will be able to fit
more clothes into your bag if you roll them instead
of folding them. Your clothes will also get less wrinkled
if you roll them in tissue paper.
Shoes
By placing your shoes inside some socks and then inside
a ziploc bag will help in making sure everything else
in you bag stays clean and odor free. As well placing
socks inside your shoes can also save some room.
Using
a backpack
If you are going to use a backpack make sure you put
the lighter items at the bottom and the heavier ones
on the top. This helps make your bag will feel lighter
because the backpack actually rests on your lower back.
Also consider putting things that you will probably
need the most at the top of your pack while things that
you need less at the bottom.
Toiletries
Store your shampoo in small containers, only take half
a tube of toothpaste and roll it up tight. If you want
to pack toilet paper for emergencies, only take half
a roll and crush it so you can fold it in the middle.
Plastic bags are always handy to put your toiletries
in to prevent leakage and they also have many other
uses.
Gifts
If you are planning on packing some gifts with for friends
or family, it might not be a good idea to wrap them.
You could be checked at customs and be required to open
them.
Items
that use batteries
If you are packing an item with batteries, for example
a flashlight you may want to turn the batteries around
so that if the item is turned on accidentally, you won't
drain the batteries. Remember to turn the batteries
back around when you get to your destination.
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