I just got to Whistler last week. I flew with China Airlines. I was allowed to pieces of luggage with a limit of 32kg.
Be VERY aware of not going over this, as a mate of mine had his bike packed in a bike box (like the box the bike is delivered to your LBS in). He had all his gear in there as well. When he measured on his bathroom scales, it weighed 30.2kg At the airport, 32.1kg They made him pull his box apart at check in and get it down to weight. This with queues of people behind him.
I had my demo 9 packed with some gear and LOTS of bubble wrap/foam etc. It weighed 31.8kg so I was good to go. One of my brake lines snapped at the handlebar even wrapped in foam and cardboard. I was worried there would be brake fluid on the paint, but all good!
Insurance were fine, and with the prices here, you'll be able to replace whatever isdamaed no worries!
Don't hurry over yet, still shitloads of snow...