Quote Originally Posted by EinZwei3
The cost to Fed Ex-the bike would probably end up being around the same price as the surcharge at the airport.
If the cost is the same, why not think about the convenience of not having to deal with the bike in the airport? If you don't need the bike immediately on your arrival, check the price for a ground service (FedEx, UPS, others...) as opposed to a shorter delivery service.

You're right though, if you're going to continue traveling with your bike, a case is something that you can use going forward. (Of course, you also need to have the space to store a hard case in your new place...)

--- Denise