Hi, I'm going to cycle the Pamir Highway in July.
I found a flight with Somon Air from Frankfurt to Dunshabe.
But it's impossible to find any information about taking a bicycle.
They don't respond to mails or telephone and their booking website also looks a bit fuzzy.
Has anyone experience with Somon Air and information if it's possible to take a bicycle and what they charge for this?
Thanks!
Don't have any info about taking a bike on the somon air flight, but I'll be heading out of the Pamir with my bike and trailer in mid july to Dushanbe (leaving 11 or 12 July) and I would be happy to give you a very good deal on the bike and trailer (free parable T2 trailer, old well built schwinn frame with mavic crossride, shimano deore, race face cranks, conti mountain king tires). The trailer gives you lots of freedom and handles singletrack very well. You just throw a big drybag or backpack or duffel on top.
Email benski123@gmail.com
Hi Benski, Thanks for you offer but would you change your girlfriend for an unknow species if you would go on an exotic trip :)
I booked the ticket and will let you know my experiences after.
Dear Sir,
We found your note and would like to reply. Could you kindly clarify which phones did you call to reach Somon Air and emails address? For your information, our site was under construction and now it is updated with current numbers and emails. Furthermore, we have a facebook page where you also can leave your queries, the reference to facebook page you can find on our website: www.somonair.com
Regards, Somon Air Team
Hello, thanks for your reply...
I used this page...
http://www.somonair.com/contact_the_main_office.php
For email info@somonair.com, got no response on my mails.
And the phone number of the commercial department Tel: +992 44 640 40 60
I was never be able to get someone on the phone.
Now I posted my question to your FaceBook page, so lets wait for the answer.... :)
Hi again, thanks for your prompt reply! The tel number should be ok as we use it, but be aware of our local time it is GMT+5. And yes, we got your question in FB, so get back to you shortly! Regards, Somon Air Team
Yes I got a reply, it was a private message on Facebook so thats why you don't see it.
Here is the answer I got from them instantly:
As per your request, there are possible 2 options, if your bike does not occupy much space it will be registered as free baggage (within 20 kg for economy class), or the size of the bike is quite big it will be registered as excess baggage (5 euro per kilo). Therefore, we suggest you contact our representative in Frankfurt Mr. Eugenio Manzano for more detailed information: +49-170-794-77-88.
Hello,
I went to the facebook page but couldn't find your question. Did you get any answer?
BR
Michael
Hello,
Thank you for your answer. I will probably go at the end of August. Which route will you take?
/Mike
I will cycle the M41 from Dunshabe to Osh in Kyrgystan.
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