It may well be some time before long distance travel by air becomes affordable again. When that day arrives, there will still be a problem with battery transport for accompanied e-bikes or e-trikes. E-bike/trike batteries count as dangerous goods for transport by air. It is impossible for normal souls to forward their bike or trike batteries in passenger aircraft. This means if you wish to cycle on faraway foreign shores, you will have to leave the comfort of electrical support against headwinds or hills on your own bicycle or tricycle behind. If you usually ride a bicycle it is easy to hire e-bikes in Europe, but e-trikes? It's difficult to hire a trike in Europe let alone an e-trike. Maybe one can hire batteries, but this too seems very difficult. One cure for the problem of transport by air is to pack the battery in a B&W Outdoor Case Model 6040 and send it by courier, for example DHL or FedEx to an address at your destination. These cases are certified for transport by land, sea and air. (www.b-w-international.com) The website has lists of dealers worldwide.
The usual disclaimer. I have not used this case. I have just read a description and corresponded with B&W International. The company has not paid me in any shape or form to publish this note.
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