Fly with It Or Overnight It?

I travel with my cues.

I used to travel alot, international in and around Asia for about 7yrs. Never had my cheap cue lost or damaged. I've been based over 14yrs in Hong Kong.

I travel with my cues (on business or holidays) and always tell the check-in counter that they are as valuable as my life. They should take care of it properly or I'll sue the hell out of them. :D (I tell them softly, nicely and nothing arrogant.) That gets their attention properly. I'm also a frequent flyer and fly this airline 95% of the time, so it gets that "Priority Luggage" tag as well. :)

Whether it's on my softcase or hardcase, I stuff the case inside a carton box and put Fragile sign all over and with the phrase "Nothing on Top" on all 4 corners.

With my warnings, the staff will not place them on the conveyor belt. (Have you seen those machine sorters work on the airport in Discovery Channel? It's scary when you see those mechanical buggage pushers. They can knock you dead, instantly.) They will carry them by hand or have it placed on a special conveyor belt that doesn't have those mechanical pushers. You have to check-in early though, specially in an airport like Hong Kong, which is huge.

So far, nothing untowards have happened to my cues. :cool:
 
Barb,
I have always packed my cues in my bag snuggly between my clothes....but I would suggest FedEx if you want to ship it....and directly to your hotel. There is nothing more frustrating then having to locate a FedEx site in a place you are unfamiliar with cause they always seem to be out in the boonies. Just my two cents.....oh, and don't you have insurance with your renters/homeowners policies.....just a thought cause most of them will cover your possessions up to a certain limit, although your deductible may be more than it is worth.

9balllvr
 
Sweet Marissa said:
It's irritating to see people carrying skateboards aboard with them, but we can't carry our valuable cues.

With as many members there are in the numerous pool forums, we could get a petition started. Are there any lawyers here who would be able to create a petition that could be made available online for us all to sign? Just an idea... or am I overly optimistic?
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Just yesterday, I noticed also that skateboards are allowed on board ... and a guitar. I would have thought above items should have been banned as a carryon if cues are.

As much as I hate it, I'd have to say cues "can be" used as dangerous weapon on the airplane. I'd only allow myself to carry on board and no one else!!! :D
 
Jazz said:
Just yesterday, I noticed also that skateboards are allowed on board ... and a guitar. I would have thought above items should have been banned as a carryon if cues are.

As much as I hate it, I'd have to say cues "can be" used as dangerous weapon on the airplane. I'd only allow myself to carry on board and no one else!!! :D
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Sure, cues can be used as weapons, but no more than a skateboard. But really... What are they going to, impale someone with a cue after a running start? I'd think someone would stick their foot out and trip the murderous hijacker first. Unlike a skateboard, which someone can just swing away. Or with a guitar, play country music.
 
Few comments:

I ran into "Morro" at the US Open and he locked his cue travel case with his own lock. He said if you have the time, your bag can be inspected and tagged before the luggage is checked so it can remain locked during flight.

I have also seen people take their cues out of the case, wrapped and set in their normal luggage safely between their clothes and they carry on their case separately.

Personally, I bought a 50" rolling duffle that will hold any of my cases full of cues. I have one bag with my clothes & cues intacked. You must be careful about the size & weight limitations for the bag. My instroke/predator/Jim Murnack cases offer plenty of protection but are heavy.

Enjoy the tourney.
 
It all depends on where you are flying out of....I know that the airports I have recently hit would not allow me to lock the bag even after they inspect it....which I think is retarded.....but what are you gonna do? Anyone that plays pool, would not use their cue as a weapon....they are too valued.
 
anyone from the southern US need someone to split expenses?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,only way i can get there with the cues ive got. you just dont replace Szambotis
 
billfishhead said:
anyone from the southern US need someone to split expenses?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,only way i can get there with the cues ive got. you just dont replace Szambotis
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Bill,

When we went down to FL for that event I packed my Boti in our suitcase. When we picked it up at baggage claim, I opened the case and checked inside before we left the airport. Same thing when we got home. No problems.

Last time I went to Vegas I took out the max insurance on the suitcase. What I found out is that they're supposed to hand walk the suitcase to the plane and when you arrive they're supposed to bring it out to you personally. The airline didn't do that and we put in a complaint.

If you're going to FedEx it, do it to a FedEx office where you can pick it up yourself when you get up here.

Barbara
 
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