Baggage Limits

RMalahowski · 8th March 2006, 17:47

In looking at American Airlines new baggage travel restrictions, now limited to 50 lbs per bag for international travel with $25 per bag for 50-70 lbs. I can keep my traveling weight for the rebreather to less than 70 lbs and have no big qualms about paying an extra $25 for the overweight.

However, if you look in the specialty items area on their website regarding baggage allowances, they now charge $80 for Scuba gear if you are carrying a cylinder. Also limit is one cylinder. Has anyone ran into any hassles yet on these restrictions? I'm going to be traveling again shortly with the rebreather and I usually carry the two cylinders with the rebreather due to inavailability at the dive destinations. I'm just wondering if they may play hardball and tell me I have to put the second cylinder in a 2nd bag and then they get to charge me $80 for each bag.

Anyone run into any problems on this?

J.R.Gauthier · 8th March 2006, 18:26

Hi Bob,
I have used American Boston to Cayman several times. They haven't treated the rebreather cylinders as a seperate item so far. I moved from an Inspiration to an Evolution to beat the 70 lb rule just in time to have them go to 50. I pack the Evolution & a 3 mil suit in the case and that weighs 47 lb. Pack all other gear & cloths in the second bag. Pack my cylinders and electroncs in my carry on for 37 lb. Last, I carry my sling tank regs and VR3 in a reg bag as my "personal item". Although TSA gets all over the cylinders at the checkpoint, I'm there to stare them down and have so far. I've read here that folfs have lost their cylinders to inspections of their checked bags so be careful. hopes this helps.

J.R.

***caveseeker7*** · 9th March 2006, 02:56

As hundrends if not thousands of pages of Navy paperwork can attest,
a rebreather is UBA, not SCUBA.

James Appel · 9th March 2006, 06:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

As hundrends if not thousands of pages of Navy paperwork can attest,
a rebreather is UBA, not SCUBA.

I guess because its not "self contained" as you make up part of the breathing loop?

silent running · 9th March 2006, 07:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by RMalahowski)

However, if you look in the specialty items area on their website regarding baggage allowances, they now charge $80 for Scuba gear if you are carrying a cylinder. Also limit is one cylinder. Has anyone ran into any hassles yet on these restrictions?

Hello RM, Continental has similar language in their regulations. But it turned out that they meant any loose cylinders, not the ones that you can fit in the bags, and within the weight limits. I had no problems going from NYC to Roatan. I hope American is the same. -Andy

8th March 2006, 17:47	#1 (permalink)
RMalahowski New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California Posts: 18	Baggage Limits In looking at American Airlines new baggage travel restrictions, now limited to 50 lbs per bag for international travel with $25 per bag for 50-70 lbs. I can keep my traveling weight for the rebreather to less than 70 lbs and have no big qualms about paying an extra $25 for the overweight. However, if you look in the specialty items area on their website regarding baggage allowances, they now charge $80 for Scuba gear if you are carrying a cylinder. Also limit is one cylinder. Has anyone ran into any hassles yet on these restrictions? I'm going to be traveling again shortly with the rebreather and I usually carry the two cylinders with the rebreather due to inavailability at the dive destinations. I'm just wondering if they may play hardball and tell me I have to put the second cylinder in a 2nd bag and then they get to charge me $80 for each bag. Anyone run into any problems on this? __________________ Bob M.
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8th March 2006, 18:26	#2 (permalink)
J.R.Gauthier New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 20	Re: Baggage Limits Hi Bob, I have used American Boston to Cayman several times. They haven't treated the rebreather cylinders as a seperate item so far. I moved from an Inspiration to an Evolution to beat the 70 lb rule just in time to have them go to 50. I pack the Evolution & a 3 mil suit in the case and that weighs 47 lb. Pack all other gear & cloths in the second bag. Pack my cylinders and electroncs in my carry on for 37 lb. Last, I carry my sling tank regs and VR3 in a reg bag as my "personal item". Although TSA gets all over the cylinders at the checkpoint, I'm there to stare them down and have so far. I've read here that folfs have lost their cylinders to inspections of their checked bags so be careful. hopes this helps. J.R.
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9th March 2006, 06:02	#4 (permalink)
James Appel New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 60	Re: Baggage Limits Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) As hundrends if not thousands of pages of Navy paperwork can attest, a rebreather is UBA, not SCUBA. I guess because its not "self contained" as you make up part of the breathing loop?
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9th March 2006, 07:13	#5 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,771	Re: Baggage Limits Quote: (Originally Posted by RMalahowski) However, if you look in the specialty items area on their website regarding baggage allowances, they now charge $80 for Scuba gear if you are carrying a cylinder. Also limit is one cylinder. Has anyone ran into any hassles yet on these restrictions? Hello RM, Continental has similar language in their regulations. But it turned out that they meant any loose cylinders, not the ones that you can fit in the bags, and within the weight limits. I had no problems going from NYC to Roatan. I hope American is the same. -Andy
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