bbarnhouse 0 #1 January 28, 2003 Yes, I know we have covered this several times...but I thought I would share with you my experience from LAX to PHX this past week-end. Perhaps it will help you when traveling with your rig as a carry on item. First, I carried my rig in the open, not as a display but for lack of better planning I had nothing to put it in. At the check-in counter I asked the attendant to look up the restrictions for Airtec Cypress which he did. I was informed that it was not a restricted item and my rig could indeed be carried on the aircraft. I then asked if they would print me a copy of that directive so that I would not have an issue going through security. The gentlemen was most accommodating and I passed through security without a hitch!BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #2 January 28, 2003 Good idea...glad it worked out nicely for you. Will have to remember that for Spring Break"Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 January 28, 2003 Name of the Airline please?__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #4 January 28, 2003 QuoteName of the Airline please The one and only LUV airline...Southwest!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #5 January 28, 2003 Any chance you could post that letter here? I know SSK has spent a lot of time working with Southwest and it's good to know they had a positive effect. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #6 January 28, 2003 Excellent. I'm flying Southwest to Eloy this weekend, and I was worried about having an issue. The ABQ TSA people seem to think that the next big terrorist act will occur here, for some reason, and they have given me lots of trouble in the past. I'll have to remember to do that at the gate.Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #7 January 28, 2003 Southest Airlines SAAS OUTPUT "Parachutes containing the Airtec Cypress Automatic Activation Device/AAD/ Have been classified as non-regulated by the department of transportation. Therefore,customers may transport their parachutes equipped with Airtec Cypress AADs as checked or carryon baggage." It is printed out and stapled to your ticket sleeve and looks like a boarding pass. Hope this helps! BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #8 January 28, 2003 Holy crap! Wow.. was that a southwest directive or an FAA one? I wonder if united airlines has it (the people on the phone are of no help) Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #9 January 28, 2003 QuoteSouthest Airlines SAAS OUTPUT "Parachutes containing the Airtec Cypress Automatic Activation Device/AAD/ Have been classified as non-regulated by the department of transportation. Therefore,customers may transport their parachutes equipped with Airtec Cypress AADs as checked or carryon baggage." It is printed out and stapledto your ticket sleeve and looks like a boarding pass. Hope this helps! BB I wonder if Continental has the same policy.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #10 January 28, 2003 QuoteI wonder if united airlines has it (the people on the phone are of no help) Yeah, I've been trying to get something similar from United with no luck. In the general forum, someone posted that USPA has a letter from United stating it's ok to take onboard and that they faxed it to the person who posted that. I messaged them to see if I could get a copy and also emailed USPA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #11 January 28, 2003 When I was racing through Phoenix to catch my plane Sky told me to take my rig out of the bag at the security checkpoint and to separate my alti and stick it in a tray and it would speed things up. He was right, I walked right on through. On my way out there I just sent the bag through and ended up having to everything out (luckily we were way early anyway). On a side note, I think its kind of scarey that the amount of metal I have punched through various parts of my body doesn't set anything off. I could do more damage with all my jewelry than my cheapo hook knife. LAst but not least, I get to fly Americ West to AZ In 2 weeks-is the beer free if the pilots are drunk? Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #12 January 28, 2003 Has anyone flown United or Alaskan? What are they like? CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #13 January 28, 2003 Quote Has anyone flown United or Alaskan? What are they like? Most airlines post their contract of carriage on the internet. Check under baggage for carry on items. If the info isnt there...call them. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave610 0 #14 January 28, 2003 Quote On a side note, I think its kind of scarey that the amount of metal I have punched through various parts of my body doesn't set anything offQuote not knowing exactly where you have extra metal, but guessing, I can imagine the questions and responses you would get if they check you with a hand held metal detector. get ready for the strip search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AirMail 0 #15 January 29, 2003 Thanks. My recent trip to JOTP on American was no problem. I carried on my rig in a gear bag. It went thru security without them saying a word. Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
AirMail 0 #15 January 29, 2003 Thanks. My recent trip to JOTP on American was no problem. I carried on my rig in a gear bag. It went thru security without them saying a word. Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
