UL Bike air travel bag options

1.2 kg, folds to A4 sized package – small enough to post to your departure point if that's feasible. Haven't used this yet, but certainly considering it for trips where this is a possibility.

http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product/BAG/BOD/

Soft-side or hard-side?

http://www.montaguebikes.com/assets/images/carrying_case.jpg
Soft Carrying Case
Montague's soft-sided bicycle carrying case, made of 420 Denier nylon, provides great protection at an affordable price. The carrying case features an inner pocket for the front wheel, a direct mount shoulder strap, two side handles, double-layered nylon bottom and the heaviest YKK zipper available. Dimensions: 36"x28"x12". $99.95

There is a lady from Germany , trail name is "German Tourist" who hikes and has biked all over the world. If you can locate her online she might have good options.

http://christine-on-big-trip.blogspot.com

Thanks for your help all. The ground effect bags look really promising. I think the montague bags only fit their folding bikes. I emailed Christine and will report back if she answers. Thanks!

I wonder if the ground effects bag will fit a Surly Disc Trucker frame. I've been looking for a light bag for a while.

"I want to avoid the bike fees by breaking my bike down small enough so that it'll fit in a bag and pass for standard luggage."

Is that even possible with a standard bike frame?

"Standard Luggage" cannot exceed 62" combined inches (length + width + height).