I just threw mine in a box and padded it out well with polystyrene. I only took the front wheel off and the stem / bars. DEFLATE THE TIRES. When you get to the airport you'll head to the check in and they won't take the box with your suitcases, they'll get you to take it to the oversized luggage area, and when you go to pick it up, just ask anyone where the oversized luggage pickup is. They do actually make it very simple. Make sure you read very throughly on the carriers website to make sure you know what fees you're likely to incur, i was supposed to pay $50 but I didn't because the check in girl knew less than me about her own job. I made myself a handle with tape and a used an empty bogroll which proved very useful until the customs agent cut it off when he went for a snoop.