Cue case on a plane?

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Are they letting people carry on their cue cases when traveling? I wanted to make sure before I left for the airport today.
 
Just spoke with United...the Indian guy on the phone told me that it shouldn't be a problem as long as it is less than 45 inches linear length.
 
could anybody with such experience elaborate on that a bit? There's been an accident of cues loss by a carrier, and the compensation was ridiculous, though in accordance with all air companies rules - $20 per kilogram. Later the owner inquired that he could've insured that valuable piece of luggage for quite reasonable amount.
Is it allowed now to carry a cue case full of sticks with you onboard? No doubt it's better to have your property 300-500-1500-4000 etc bucks worth beside you ;)
 
As far as I know, no airline will allow you to take a cue case on as carry-on luggage - as cues fall under the 'potential weapon' category.

You can check a cue case, but it may get bumped around.

I picked up a Joe Porper travel case (around $30-40, depending on where you get it) when I had to fly with my case for the first time a few weeks ago. Made of good sturdy fabric with some padding inside. My case fit in like a glove. (They make a slightly larger case as well.)

I did enjoy finding the TSA "we inspected this bag" notice inside both flights, though. :P
 
Vahmurka said:
could anybody with such experience elaborate on that a bit? There's been an accident of cues loss by a carrier, and the compensation was ridiculous, though in accordance with all air companies rules - $20 per kilogram. Later the owner inquired that he could've insured that valuable piece of luggage for quite reasonable amount.
Is it allowed now to carry a cue case full of sticks with you onboard? No doubt it's better to have your property 300-500-1500-4000 etc bucks worth beside you ;)
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No shit! I don't trust ANYBODY. That is why I brought this up. I can see them now, the airlines baggage handlers, throwing my case around :o :o :o :o :o (with ~$1500 worth of cues inside) like a javelin.
 
belmicah said:
Just spoke with United...the Indian guy on the phone told me that it shouldn't be a problem as long as it is less than 45 inches linear length.
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Forget it-you will have to check it- Pool Cues are on the list of the specifically banned items. Im sure the case is just fine though long as it's empty.
 
belmicah said:
Are they letting people carry on their cue cases when traveling? I wanted to make sure before I left for the airport today.
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The best thing to do is to put your cue case inside a locked suit case. Checking it can be a little dangerous, because if it is lost you will never get what you paid, everything will be depreciated.
 
Since 9-11, a cue can't be hand carried. You can hand carry the cue case, if there are no cues or shafts or anything in it that is considered to be a weapon. :D

I've been lucky for the past years of flying around Asia and sometimes to US and Europe.
 
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belmicah said:
Just spoke with United...the Indian guy on the phone told me that it shouldn't be a problem as long as it is less than 45 inches linear length.
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It doesn't matter what the guy from United said. The airlines are not the final authority when it comes to what you are or are not permitted to take on a plane. The TSA is.

The facts are that cues are definitely on the list of items that you are not permitted in the cabin of he plane. There is no problem if you have them checked but keep in mind that they will be subjected to the cold conditions of the cargo hold and they will not be insures. However, on more than one occassion, I have put cues in the triangle fed ex box that passed security. Just recently, I had two cues and shafts in a fed ex box that I got through security in West Palm Beach. I have also had them bounced as security and have had to go back and have them checked. It's your call if you want to try it. They will not conficate your cues if you get busted.

The irony of this policy is that while cues that may be sealed in a fed ex box are not allowed, on numerous times I have seen wood and metal canes in the cabin that could do just as much, if not more, damage than a cue. I even sent an email to TSA and mentioned this with no response.

Candidly, there have
 
Does anyone know if there is insurance available for checked baggage? I checked around on google and the only thing I could find was if you used an AMEX card.

Next time I fly with my cues it will be international, so shipping them isn't an option. Way too expensive.
 
Cue on plane

No you can not carry your cue.
I travel a lot so I bought a Halaburton case from Muellers, took out the foam and place my cue in the case wrapped in a towel and lock it up.
Get to the airport and TSA looks at bags, I hand them the key and when done they lock it again.
When checking in, I buy additional insurance on my cues (with American the charge runs $24 to make a $4000 total.
Haven't had any problems...knock on wood.
Good luck
 
I travel quite a bit (100,000 miles minimum a year most years) and take my cue to most places all over the world. I have just as of yesterday asked the airline about this very issues (if cue is lost how much will the refund, now this was United). They told me all I needed was a receipt for what I paid for the cue and that is what will be refunded. Granted alot of cues go up in value and are not replaceable but atleast you would get something or if you can prove the value increase. As far as the case I use, I have a 2X4 Talisman Case which is a little bigger than the standard Porper 2X4. I also bought a Easton bat bag which has storage in the top just like a duffle bag but also has a zipper compartment in the bottom (for the bats) that my case fits in perfect and the bag was only $35 at Big 5 sporting goods. If anyone would like photos of the bag and the cue in it I will be more than happy to post some pics. This is the absolute best option that I have found to work for me and leave my cues and case undamaged........Hope this helps.
 
AZ9BALLER said:
I also bought a Easton bat bag which has storage in the top just like a duffle bag but also has a zipper compartment in the bottom (for the bats) that my case fits in perfect and the bag was only $35 at Big 5 sporting goods. If anyone would like photos of the bag and the cue in it I will be more than happy to post some pics.
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go ahead, I wish to take a look :)
How many of cuemakers send a receipt to their customers I wonder? The better way is to use insurance Race2-9 mentioned.
Another idea that crossed my mind is what if to try handling the cues as weapons (like guns, pistols etc.) which are due to be passed to the cabin crew during the flight? Anyway it's better to know your case is not thrown like a log of wood and your cues are free of luggage handlers' curiousity.
 
Kyros,

If you had any doubts about our paranoia, watch them pat down a baby. Very sad.

I travel coast to coast several times a year. I see canes both wood and metal aboard. I also see titanium tennis rackets as carry on. Ever get hit with one of them accidently? Pool just keeps getting a bad rap!

Lyn
 
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