Traveling on Airline with Rig

[JasonCT13 0]

I will soon be traveling to sunny Florida for the Christmas holiday, and am planning on jumping while I am down there. I am traveling by airline, and I am wondering what the best way to take my rig with me. Can I carry it on? If so, will the airline give me a hard time? Should I pack it in my bag?

[AggieDave 6]

Do a search in General. Its been covered more then a couple times.

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[Hazarrd 1]

jesus, why does someone ask this question every other day.

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[Amazon 7]

I am really hoping this elevated threat level will not complicate my trip to Eloy in 8 days... I have never had to deal with TSA yet.. this will be my pre-second trip on a commercial airline with a rig as carry on.

[Nightingale 0]

Um... greenies? Can we get a sticky thread about this? seems someone asks at least once a week.

[sunshine 2]

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jesus, why does someone ask this question every other day.

Umm....cause they don't use the search function....

You're lucky i feel nice enough to post it....

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[chuckbrown 0]

I think USPA has a link to the TSA policy for travelling with your rig. The down-side is that TSA can dump your reserve if they want to. The upside is you have to be present if they are going to (small consolation unless you're a rigger). I've taken my rig on airlines post 9-11 and only had my gear back inspected. The bigger problem is the airline potentially losing your luggage (rig). Have fun on vacation.

[mjosparky 3]

I just made a trip from CA to NC with my rig slung over my shoulder. Carried a copy of the TSA letter on parachutes and did not have a bit of trouble.

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[SpinDoctor 0]

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why does someone ask this question every other day

Maybe he want to tell us that he's off on holiday soon... Oh - so am i

Seriously - checkout the TSA www site for info
www.tsatraveltips.us or this one
www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1147.xml

I know it's not attractive - but i couldn't be arsed to make it nice and clicky

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[webracer 0]

Just to let everyone know, I flew from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Meyers with my rig on 12/20. The rig went through xray (for carryon) and they didn't give it a second look. I was prepared though, with info from TSA and USPA websites, the cypres book and card, and my USPA card and riggers ticket.
This was a day before the terrorist level was set to high though, we'll see going back on 1/1/04.
It was in a gear bag with no other equipment other than the alti-II on the legstrap.
I was quite surprised they didn't even slowdown the conveyor through the xray machine.

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[clustermagnet 0]

Guys, question. Can you suggest a luggage bag, that would fit my rig, mirage M7 ( big boy ) :) something that will still pass as a carry on. i've not flown in a few... dont remember how large carry ons are allowed

[drdive 0]

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I am really hoping this elevated threat level will not complicate my trip to Eloy in 8 days... I have never had to deal with TSA yet.. this will be my pre-second trip on a commercial airline with a rig as carry on.

Nice try, Jeannie.

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[drjump 0]

Just carry it on board! Make sure you have the TSA and cypress paperwork handy to show at the inspection line. I went to Fl. over Thanksgiving without any problems (leave your hook knife home). When boarding the MD-80 the line stopped near the cockpit, the flight crew was just behind me. The co-pilot asked "What's that over his shoulder?". The pilot replied-"Looks like a Reflex to me." Yup, no problems on this flight.

[normiss 622]

I had a co-pilot ask me if he could borrow mine once.
Said he didn't trust the captain....

[angrypeppers 1]

I just got back from Eloy last week. Had my rig in a gear bag with the TSA docs and Cypres card, the rest was checked. Both Denver and PHX TSA swabbed it, but otherwise, no problems carrying it on either flight.

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[skittles_of_SDC 0]

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I had a co-pilot ask me if he could borrow mine once.
Said he didn't trust the captain....

Now that is funny.

[lonelymoose 0]

I work for the airlines and travel with my rig fairly regularly. Of course do everything mentioned thus far. Also, right before my rig goes through the x-ray machine I just give the TSA dude watching the screen a quick heads up that a parachute is coming through so he's not so surprised with the weird picture coming at him. 9 times out 10 they don't do a thing, sometimes they might just do a quick swab for explosives.