Can Rebreather electronics go as hand luggage

Timbo · 20th August 2006, 17:11

Well in the new security climate can we.

1) Take Inspo head and electronics as hand luggage
2) VR3 dive puter in hand luggage
3) Digital camera as hand luggage

On a flight from UK to Egypt.

Or has it got to go in the hold, and if it does will this Knacker my 02 cells!!!

Thanks

Tim B

nmanfield · 20th August 2006, 17:23

Very good point - I don't knw the answer as yet. Maybe Julie (owner of the famous 'tigger' Meg, might know.

Not hijacking the thread but something else I'd like to know - are any airlines out there increasing hold baggage allowances to compensate people for not allowing to take hand baggage?

Regards

Nick

devo · 20th August 2006, 17:48

For what it is worth, I took my Evo Electronics and scrubber canister on carry on from the US to Costa Rica in April 2006. It went through the x-ray and I just waited for them to ask "who's is this?!" You could see them chcking it out on the screen and the TSA guy called over somebody else. I just raised my hand and said "mine". They went through it by hand with me and no further drama.

RonMicjan · 20th August 2006, 20:59

I have always taken the whole rig minus cylinders as carry on, so far, not a problem. I keep a smile on my face, describe what it is and mention the Cave movie. I have 3 flights in the next 3 months, we will see how it goes.

GrahamP · 20th August 2006, 21:11

Check out http://www.baa.co.uk. In principal reading this I would say yes, however the biggest challenge would be finding a suitable size bag that is small enough to fit in the new regulations but big enough. It seems you will also have to remove each electronic item for individual inspection item when you go through security.

I flew with my Inspo earlier in the year and put my head in the hold, it was fine.

jptaylor9 · 20th August 2006, 21:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan)

I have always taken the whole rig minus cylinders as carry on, so far, not a problem. I keep a smile on my face, describe what it is and mention the Cave movie. I have 3 flights in the next 3 months, we will see how it goes.

You should be OK, unless you have to change flights in the UK. Our hand luggae limits are much reduced compared to the international standards.

Depth-junkie · 20th August 2006, 23:40

I took my vision elecs on as hand luggage with my VR3 in march to Dahab with no problems. I am due to go to Sharm in October but i can see it being a different story this time round with all the recent problems in the UK with regards to air travel. I think it is still no hand luggage on all flights at the mo still, but i could be wrong.

ATB
Gareth

scubagrunt · 21st August 2006, 07:04

i have flight tuesday. i will let you know how it goes. i WILL be taking my meg and all computers on the plane.

UKSteve · 21st August 2006, 08:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by Depth-junkie)

I think it is still no hand luggage on all flights at the mo still, but i could be wrong.

Hand luggage is permitted in the UK but the size of the bag is very restricted ... see the BAA site above. Also you cannot take on board any liquids etc. or anything that could be used to store liquids.

I somehow think that taking the scrubber and head of the vision as hand luggage might raise more eyebrows than its worth - and it probably won't fit in a carry on bag for now.

On last couple of flights the check in staff were pretty relaxed about the hold luggage limits.

Oh well... O/C for my next business trip!

Steve

Timbo · 22nd August 2006, 22:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt)

i have flight tuesday. i will let you know how it goes. i WILL be taking my meg and all computers on the plane.

Grunt, keep me posted. And thanks 2 all who posted.

Looks like its Open Circuit abroad 4 me

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Timbo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hertfordshire UK Posts: 63	Can Rebreather electronics go as hand luggage Well in the new security climate can we. 1) Take Inspo head and electronics as hand luggage 2) VR3 dive puter in hand luggage 3) Digital camera as hand luggage On a flight from UK to Egypt. Or has it got to go in the hold, and if it does will this Knacker my 02 cells!!! Thanks Tim B __________________ OOER ITS DARK DOWN HERE
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nmanfield Megalegalegalegadingdong! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Odessa, Ukraine Posts: 329	Re: Can Rebreather electronics go as hand luggage Very good point - I don't knw the answer as yet. Maybe Julie (owner of the famous 'tigger' Meg, might know. Not hijacking the thread but something else I'd like to know - are any airlines out there increasing hold baggage allowances to compensate people for not allowing to take hand baggage? Regards Nick __________________ Tub 'O Lard
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devo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 53	Re: Can Rebreather electronics go as hand luggage For what it is worth, I took my Evo Electronics and scrubber canister on carry on from the US to Costa Rica in April 2006. It went through the x-ray and I just waited for them to ask "who's is this?!" You could see them chcking it out on the screen and the TSA guy called over somebody else. I just raised my hand and said "mine". They went through it by hand with me and no further drama.
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GrahamP New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iwade, Kent, UK Posts: 19	Re: Can Rebreather electronics go as hand luggage Check out http://www.baa.co.uk. In principal reading this I would say yes, however the biggest challenge would be finding a suitable size bag that is small enough to fit in the new regulations but big enough. It seems you will also have to remove each electronic item for individual inspection item when you go through security. I flew with my Inspo earlier in the year and put my head in the hold, it was fine.
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jptaylor9 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 316	Re: Can Rebreather electronics go as hand luggage Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan) I have always taken the whole rig minus cylinders as carry on, so far, not a problem. I keep a smile on my face, describe what it is and mention the Cave movie. I have 3 flights in the next 3 months, we will see how it goes. You should be OK, unless you have to change flights in the UK. Our hand luggae limits are much reduced compared to the international standards.
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Depth-junkie 10/52 Psycho Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wrexham Posts: 298	Re: Can Rebreather electronics go as hand luggage I took my vision elecs on as hand luggage with my VR3 in march to Dahab with no problems. I am due to go to Sharm in October but i can see it being a different story this time round with all the recent problems in the UK with regards to air travel. I think it is still no hand luggage on all flights at the mo still, but i could be wrong. ATB Gareth
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UKSteve Steve Collard Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 601	Re: Can Rebreather electronics go as hand luggage Quote: (Originally Posted by Depth-junkie) I think it is still no hand luggage on all flights at the mo still, but i could be wrong. Hand luggage is permitted in the UK but the size of the bag is very restricted ... see the BAA site above. Also you cannot take on board any liquids etc. or anything that could be used to store liquids. I somehow think that taking the scrubber and head of the vision as hand luggage might raise more eyebrows than its worth - and it probably won't fit in a carry on bag for now. On last couple of flights the check in staff were pretty relaxed about the hold luggage limits. Oh well... O/C for my next business trip! Steve
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Timbo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hertfordshire UK Posts: 63	Re: Can Rebreather electronics go as hand luggage Quote: (Originally Posted by scubagrunt) i have flight tuesday. i will let you know how it goes. i WILL be taking my meg and all computers on the plane. Grunt, keep me posted. And thanks 2 all who posted. Looks like its Open Circuit abroad 4 me __________________ OOER ITS DARK DOWN HERE
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