Revisit TSA Carry On

u12armresl

u12armresl

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Someone said I couldn't carry soft tip darts on the plane, had to check them, but that I could carry a pool stick.
I said no way you can carry a pool stick, but looked, and yes my darts were forbidden.

You can bring on a crampon though. Look that up. (well with special instructions)
The list of items you can bring on is comical.
Antlers? Boxing gloves? my 3 darts though with plastic tips, look out.

Watch out for that pool stick, move the crampon out of the way though.
 
Yeah it’s a pain in the ass lol maybe 10 years a go there was a list of things they were going to allow again and cue sticks were on it. Unfortunately so were pen knives and instead of taking that off the list and voting congress just turned down the list lol welcome to America
 
My job sent me to India back in the 2005 timeframe. In the US at that time, all the 9/11 restrictions were still very much upheld and enforced. At the airports in India, I saw signs that specified exactly how long the blade of a knife could be for it to not be challenged by whatever flight security they had there. I remember 5 inches as being OK, and I took a picture of that sign, but have no idea where that pic is now.
I think the Sikhs have something about ceremonial blades, and that men are supposed to have them. They're very decorative, and much more for display from what I saw, but having never held one or spoken to anyone about them, who knows. I don't know if those are only for domestic flights within India, or for all flights originating in India.
 
Guess I shouldn't have expected a personal response from TSA, got this today.

Sporting and Hobby Equipment
We encourage you to place your sports and hobby equipment in your checked baggage, as most equipment is prohibited in carry-on bags. Below are examples of items that should be packed in checked baggage.

Items Permitted in Checked Baggage Only:

  • Baseball bats
  • Bows and arrows
  • Cricket bats
  • Golf clubs
  • Hockey sticks
  • Lacrosse sticks
  • Pool cues
  • Ski poles
  • Hiking poles and sticks
  • Spear guns

Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and TSA Officers.

Officers have the discretion to prohibit any item through the screening checkpoint or onboard an aircraft if they believe it poses a security threat. This discretion applies even if the item is not on the prohibited items list. The permitted and prohibited items lists are not intended to be all-inclusive.
For travel tips and information about our screening procedures and what you can bring, please visit www.tsa.gov/travel.



 
whats the big deal about checking in your cue. 35 bucks or so.

or you can send it there or a sneaky if you are worried about your baby.

on a plane you are held captive. and with all the goofballs you see i dont want any of them to have a usable weapon.

 
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I just put it in my luggage, take a picture and put my TSA locks on it.
Am I taking a risk?
 
u12armresl said:
Someone said I couldn't carry soft tip darts on the plane, had to check them, but that I could carry a pool stick.
I said no way you can carry a pool stick, but looked, and yes my darts were forbidden.

You can bring on a crampon though. Look that up. (well with special instructions)
The list of items you can bring on is comical.
Antlers? Boxing gloves? my 3 darts though with plastic tips, look out.

Watch out for that pool stick, move the crampon out of the way though.
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Flight Attendants union was responsible for getting pool cues on the list and to this day is making damn sure they do not fall off.

I assume there is at least one senior member of their union whose boyfriend played pool and regularly beat her when there was too much ice in his drink or the snack selection was nothing but healthy options.
 
Last month I spent $150 on Southwest to check my $150 travel cue to Las Vegas and back. It was $75 each way. It wouldn't fit in my regular checked bag.
 
maha said:
whats the big deal about checking in your cue. 35 bucks or so.

or you can send it there or a sneaky if you are worried about your baby.

on a plane you are held captive. and with all the goofballs you see i dont want any of them to have a usable weapon.

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There is 0% chance of my stick or darts being lost if it is in my carry on with me.
 
dont travel on those hokey budget airlines that charge for baggage 75 bucks. and have abag that fits your cue.
 
Jedco said:
Last month I spent $150 on Southwest to check my $150 travel cue to Las Vegas and back. It was $75 each way. It wouldn't fit in my regular checked bag.
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Could you upgrade your seat and get it shipped free?
 
trob said:
Yeah it’s a pain in the ass lol maybe 10 years a go there was a list of things they were going to allow again and cue sticks were on it. Unfortunately so were pen knives and instead of taking that off the list and voting congress just turned down the list lol welcome to America
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I remember walking out onto the runway to meat my dad walking down from the stairs of the airplane after landing.

So many freedoms we have lost--most in the name of safety, and all because of one small group of people with a grudge on their shoulders or another.

Oh, BTW, I have not been on an airplane for a decade, and I am willing to drive for 3 days to avoid getting on one. This leaves only Alaska, Maine, and Hawaii as the only places in USA I cannot reach in 3 days.
 
few like airplane travel nowadays too many idiots and regulations to make it acceptable.
only plus is if traveling alone its cheaper than driving a long distance and quicker.

problem is they are limited on response to a crazy person. and leaves it up to other passengers to police themselves,
while strapped into a small chair with no access out.
 
Jedco said:
Last month I spent $150 on Southwest to check my $150 travel cue to Las Vegas and back. It was $75 each way. It wouldn't fit in my regular checked bag.
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Uhhh. Southwest lets you have two bags up to 50 pounds each, plus a carry on, plus a personal item all for free. I routinely check a large, 33-inch rolling duffel bag with them. I pack my case inside that. Never a luggage charge.

Are you sure it was Southwest? Were you somehow a special situation? Is your cue a one-piece so 60 inches long?
 
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maha said:
few like airplane travel nowadays too many idiots and regulations to make it acceptable.
only plus is if traveling alone its cheaper than driving a long distance and quicker.

problem is they are limited on response to a crazy person. and leaves it up to other passengers to police themselves,
while strapped into a small chair with no access out.
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Don't forget the person in the center aisle with their friend 10 feet away filming their dance routine while people try to board.
 
Bob Jewett said:
Uhhh. Southwest lets you have two bags up to 50 pounds each, plus a carry on, plus a personal item all for free. I routinely check a large, 33-inch rolling duffel bag with them. I pack my case inside that. Never a luggage charge.

Are you sure it was Southwest? Were you somehow a special situation? Is your cue a one-piece so 60 inches long?
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No, it was just the regular $20 1x1 tube case that comes free with every cheap cue. I had only 1 checked bag, no carry on, no personal items, and it was the regular Southwest shuttle from Omaha to Vegas. Nothing special about me, my cue, my luggage, or the flight at all.
 
I'm totally calling Southwest's customer service number tomorrow, hell, it's worth a shot!
 
Jedco said:
No, it was just the regular $20 1x1 tube case that comes free with every cheap cue. I had only 1 checked bag, no carry on, no personal items, and it was the regular Southwest shuttle from Omaha to Vegas. Nothing special about me, my cue, my luggage, or the flight at all.
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You were charged at the "sporting equipment" rate, which is their only $75 rate. That is the price for a windsurf board. You evidently were screwed by the check-in people. The Southwest website explains this stuff in detail. They don't even charge extra for a bicycle unless it is over 50 pounds or longer than 62 inches.
 
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