Drive...........don't fly.
Flying commercial airline, it appears I'll need to check my cue as baggage and cannot "carry-on". Thoughts/options?
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Drive...........don't fly.
Checked for 20 years?!?! That's just ridiculous. You should at least be able to get your cues back after the flight's over.
For a lot of people it is much more expensive to drive -- both time and money.
The TSA just can't be too careful.
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I've flown a few dozen times over the last 20 years with my cues without too much problems. Just got back from Puerto Rico. I just use a good hard case this time an Instroke 2x4 southwest that I picked up. I have a Sterling travel case that I put it in. Really haven't any serious issues other than it did go to an oversize luggage return in P.R. I try to get to the luggage carousel asap so I can be there to grab it.
If you are flying with anything valuable or unique, and it's not absolutely necessary, get a cheap cue that fits a shaft you are OK with using and bring that instead of your favorite stuff. Luggage gets lost, stuff gets stolen in random places. Only time I have brought my main playing stuff is when driving.
Security wise, a flight case for cues says "compact valuable object". If it's a one time trip, pack the cue case in something larger and less attractive. (don't know what that is) If you travel with your cues, ship them ahead.
SlateMan
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I picked up a Sportube meant for skis at a thrift shop for $10. Not sure what the airline will charge me to check that sucker. It will hold several pool cue cases.
Series 2 Sportube Ski Case
High density polyethylene plastic protects TWO pairs of Alpine shaped or powder skis and poles while traveling by plane, train, automobile or shipping via FedEx/UPS etc. It is designed to be lightweight while being strong and durable.
www.sportube.com
Adjusts to 83 inches long so you could even take house cues. At 48 inches minimum, I think it's going to come out in the oversized baggage area. Kinda pricey for a new one.I picked up a Sportube meant for skis at a thrift shop for $10. Not sure what the airline will charge me to check that sucker. It will hold several pool cue cases.
Series 2 Sportube Ski Case
High density polyethylene plastic protects TWO pairs of Alpine shaped or powder skis and poles while traveling by plane, train, automobile or shipping via FedEx/UPS etc. It is designed to be lightweight while being strong and durable.www.sportube.com
I know someone who plays with one like that...
Ghost of OBC
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I travel a lot to play golf and fish. Most airlines allow you to check a golf bag for the same price as a regular piece of checked luggage. I bring a half set of golf clubs, put my rods in rod tubes, tackle and tools, and most of my clothes in my rolling golf bag. A small scale helps to stay under 50lbs. I also use something Club Glove Stiff Arm to protect the clubs and rods from vertical pressure. I've only had one club shaft broken in dozens of trips. The rods in tubes have always been fine. I wouldn't hesitate to put my cues in a cheap 2/2 chase in with the clubs. The airlines tend to treat golf clubs pretty well, and they go to oversized baggage claim, so less tempted for someone to pilfer from the carousel.
Edit to add: Airline quickly paid for my driver shaft to be repaired. I also use velcro straps to attach clubs/rod tubes/any other long skinny thing to the Stiff Arm.
Edit to add: Airline quickly paid for my driver shaft to be repaired. I also use velcro straps to attach clubs/rod tubes/any other long skinny thing to the Stiff Arm.
Rolling duffle or large hard suitcase is what I commonly see when I bump into the pro checking in or out of the hotels. OP can do a forum search as this question have been asked, and answered many times.