Problem with carry-ons?
Oct 2nd 2002, 7:20 pm
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Re: Problem with carry-ons?
In article , [email protected]
wrote:
> Yes, I still want to travel -- next summer. By starting my inquiries
> now, I'll be prepared in eight months.
Way to go, girl! I'm currently planning my next trip--for October, 2003
8-)
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wrote:
> Yes, I still want to travel -- next summer. By starting my inquiries
> now, I'll be prepared in eight months.
Way to go, girl! I'm currently planning my next trip--for October, 2003
8-)
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arlo
Oct 2nd 2002, 7:21 pm
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Re: Problem with carry-ons?
In article , [email protected]
(Miguel Cruz) wrote:
> Heather Morrison wrote:
> > You need to check airline standards for carry-on luggage. Most
> > international
> > flights are quite strict with the size issue. It is small and for
> > backpacking around Europe I think you will find that you are going to
> > end up
> > checking your luggage.
> On the other hand, I wouldn't want to backpack around with anything
> larger
> than the carry-on limits anyway. You do have to carry it all the time.
My backpack is well UNDER the limit for that reason. If I were to get a
slightly larger one, I'd just end up with more weight on my back than I
care to lug around.
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arlo
(Miguel Cruz) wrote:
> Heather Morrison wrote:
> > You need to check airline standards for carry-on luggage. Most
> > international
> > flights are quite strict with the size issue. It is small and for
> > backpacking around Europe I think you will find that you are going to
> > end up
> > checking your luggage.
> On the other hand, I wouldn't want to backpack around with anything
> larger
> than the carry-on limits anyway. You do have to carry it all the time.
My backpack is well UNDER the limit for that reason. If I were to get a
slightly larger one, I'd just end up with more weight on my back than I
care to lug around.
--
Mary Loomer Oliver(aka erilar)
Erilar's Cave Annex:
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arlo
Oct 2nd 2002, 7:23 pm
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Re: Problem with carry-ons?
In article , "mhicaoidh"
wrote:
> Taking a moment's reflection, Miguel Cruz mused:
> |
> | On the other hand, I wouldn't want to backpack around with anything
> | larger
> | than the carry-on limits anyway. You do have to carry it all the time.
> I did 2 months with a 33 lbs., 5000 cu./inch pack. Carried from
> hostel
> to hostel, and why hiking the Highlands. No problem. ;-)
You're obviosly stronger than I am--and very likely less than half my
age8-)--because I start with under 20 lbs.
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arlo
wrote:
> Taking a moment's reflection, Miguel Cruz mused:
> |
> | On the other hand, I wouldn't want to backpack around with anything
> | larger
> | than the carry-on limits anyway. You do have to carry it all the time.
> I did 2 months with a 33 lbs., 5000 cu./inch pack. Carried from
> hostel
> to hostel, and why hiking the Highlands. No problem. ;-)
You're obviosly stronger than I am--and very likely less than half my
age8-)--because I start with under 20 lbs.
--
Mary Loomer Oliver(aka erilar)
Erilar's Cave Annex:
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arlo
Oct 3rd 2002, 9:35 am
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Hi Julie,
I had to fly out of a European airport last month with a carry on bag
containing my small knife. Not a hope in hell of this tiny knife going
through. I asked If I could check it in as a seperate item and they
said no, the whole bag has to be checked in. I left the knife at a
deposit center for a month (3 Euro's)and bought a new cheap one at my
destination.
Webby
I had to fly out of a European airport last month with a carry on bag
containing my small knife. Not a hope in hell of this tiny knife going
through. I asked If I could check it in as a seperate item and they
said no, the whole bag has to be checked in. I left the knife at a
deposit center for a month (3 Euro's)and bought a new cheap one at my
destination.
Webby
Oct 3rd 2002, 11:41 am
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Julie wrote:
> *slaps head* Silly me. I only typed in "carry-on", and got about fifty
> *pages* of responses. I didn't even think of typing in "knife" as well.
> I guess it was a brain-fart moment. Usually I can structure searches
> better, I swear.
Most graciously put.
I travel carry-on whenever I can, and it was worth it for the time when
the entire Yugoslavian population was bringing home all it's worldly
goods on the flight from Heathrow to Belgrade. I am sure there were
crates of chickens. The queue was long.
We talked to an airline rep, sauntered over to the enquiry desk and
checked in with no luggage. Within 5 minutes we were "enjoying"
overpriced airport coffee and relaxing.
Do you really need the knives?
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> *slaps head* Silly me. I only typed in "carry-on", and got about fifty
> *pages* of responses. I didn't even think of typing in "knife" as well.
> I guess it was a brain-fart moment. Usually I can structure searches
> better, I swear.
Most graciously put.
I travel carry-on whenever I can, and it was worth it for the time when
the entire Yugoslavian population was bringing home all it's worldly
goods on the flight from Heathrow to Belgrade. I am sure there were
crates of chickens. The queue was long.
We talked to an airline rep, sauntered over to the enquiry desk and
checked in with no luggage. Within 5 minutes we were "enjoying"
overpriced airport coffee and relaxing.
Do you really need the knives?
--
Joan McGalliard
http://www.mcgalliard.org
Oct 3rd 2002, 12:22 pm
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Joan McGalliard wrote:
> Do you really need the knives?
Well, yes, I would need a knife of some sort once I get there. However,
from what people have been telling me on this thread, a good solution
would probably be to buy one once I get there. I still like the idea of
going with only carry-on, if I can.
Julie
> Do you really need the knives?
Well, yes, I would need a knife of some sort once I get there. However,
from what people have been telling me on this thread, a good solution
would probably be to buy one once I get there. I still like the idea of
going with only carry-on, if I can.
Julie
Oct 3rd 2002, 4:36 pm
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Julie wrote:
>Joan McGalliard wrote:
>> Do you really need the knives?
> Well, yes, I would need a knife of some sort once I get there.
How much cutting do you do? I use my keys. Put two relatively new keys on
your keyring, facing opposite directions, and the uncut edges work like
scissors. I can cut string, make clean cuts in paper, etc.
It's like a pair of child's safety scissors, basically. Obviously they zoom
right through security checks, and it's no extra weight, since I'm going to
need my keys when I get gome anyway.
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>Joan McGalliard wrote:
>> Do you really need the knives?
> Well, yes, I would need a knife of some sort once I get there.
How much cutting do you do? I use my keys. Put two relatively new keys on
your keyring, facing opposite directions, and the uncut edges work like
scissors. I can cut string, make clean cuts in paper, etc.
It's like a pair of child's safety scissors, basically. Obviously they zoom
right through security checks, and it's no extra weight, since I'm going to
need my keys when I get gome anyway.
miguel
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Oct 4th 2002, 5:06 am
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Miguel Cruz wrote:
> How much cutting do you do? I use my keys. Put two relatively new keys on
> your keyring, facing opposite directions, and the uncut edges work like
> scissors. I can cut string, make clean cuts in paper, etc.
I'd need something for eating with, since I'm planning to have a lot of
picnic lunches. Somehow, I don't think keys would cut it. (sorry for
the pun)
Julie
> How much cutting do you do? I use my keys. Put two relatively new keys on
> your keyring, facing opposite directions, and the uncut edges work like
> scissors. I can cut string, make clean cuts in paper, etc.
I'd need something for eating with, since I'm planning to have a lot of
picnic lunches. Somehow, I don't think keys would cut it. (sorry for
the pun)
Julie
Oct 4th 2002, 6:58 am
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Julie wrote:
> I'd need something for eating with, since I'm planning to have a lot of
> picnic lunches.
Oh, in that case just buy a crappy knife for $1 once you get there. No point
checking your bag over that.
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> I'd need something for eating with, since I'm planning to have a lot of
> picnic lunches.
Oh, in that case just buy a crappy knife for $1 once you get there. No point
checking your bag over that.
miguel
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Oct 6th 2002, 11:54 am
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Re: Problem with carry-ons?
Has anyone tried taking the SwissCard on board? It has a small knife,
scissors, tweezers and other tools all in a card. U could put it in the
wallet but don't know whether it will be confiscated.
http://www.victorinox.-
ch/newsite/en/produkte/index.htm
scissors, tweezers and other tools all in a card. U could put it in the
wallet but don't know whether it will be confiscated.
http://www.victorinox.-
ch/newsite/en/produkte/index.htm
Oct 6th 2002, 1:52 pm
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Taking a moment's reflection, Omega mused:
|
| Has anyone tried taking the SwissCard on board? It has a small knife,
| scissors, tweezers and other tools all in a card. U could put it in the
| wallet but don't know whether it will be confiscated.
| http://www.victorino-
| x.ch/newsite/en/produkte/index.htm
If you are willing to risk it ... be my guest.
|
| Has anyone tried taking the SwissCard on board? It has a small knife,
| scissors, tweezers and other tools all in a card. U could put it in the
| wallet but don't know whether it will be confiscated.
| http://www.victorino-
| x.ch/newsite/en/produkte/index.htm
If you are willing to risk it ... be my guest.
Oct 6th 2002, 11:48 pm
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"Omega" wrote in message
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g...
> Has anyone tried taking the SwissCard on board? It has a small knife,
> scissors, tweezers and other tools all in a card. U could put it in the
> wallet but don't know whether it will be confiscated.
> http://www.victorino-
> x.ch/newsite/en/produkte/index.htm
Why don't you stop and think a bit here. I believe most, if not all,
countries/airlines rules are "no knives, no scissors". I think that is
pretty clear. They don't say "no knives except small knives, no scissors
uinless they are in a "SwissCard".
Pack it in your checked luggage (if only travelling with carry-ons - I'd
suggest leaving it at home.
Voyager
news:[email protected]
g...
> Has anyone tried taking the SwissCard on board? It has a small knife,
> scissors, tweezers and other tools all in a card. U could put it in the
> wallet but don't know whether it will be confiscated.
> http://www.victorino-
> x.ch/newsite/en/produkte/index.htm
Why don't you stop and think a bit here. I believe most, if not all,
countries/airlines rules are "no knives, no scissors". I think that is
pretty clear. They don't say "no knives except small knives, no scissors
uinless they are in a "SwissCard".
Pack it in your checked luggage (if only travelling with carry-ons - I'd
suggest leaving it at home.
Voyager
Oct 6th 2002, 11:59 pm
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Re: Problem with carry-ons?
On Sun, 06 Oct 2002 23:48:24 GMT, "Voyager"
wrote:
>"Omega" wrote in message
>news:[email protected]
> ...
>> Has anyone tried taking the SwissCard on board? It has a small knife,
>> scissors, tweezers and other tools all in a card. U could put it in the
>> wallet but don't know whether it will be confiscated.
>> http://www.victorin-
>> ox.ch/newsite/en/produkte/index.htm
>Why don't you stop and think a bit here. I believe most, if not all,
>countries/airlines rules are "no knives, no scissors". I think that is
>pretty clear. They don't say "no knives except small knives, no scissors
>uinless they are in a "SwissCard".
>Pack it in your checked luggage (if only travelling with carry-ons - I'd
>suggest leaving it at home.
>Voyager
Curiously, in the last 12 months, I have carried a smallish swiss army
knife onto at least 6 international flights (none via the US). Never
on my person, but it sits in a dayback I use everywhere, and have
frequently neglected to remove it before a flight! It just goes
through the x-ray device, and nothing has been said to date.
I hope that doesn't alarm anyone!
---
DFM
wrote:
>"Omega" wrote in message
>news:[email protected]
> ...
>> Has anyone tried taking the SwissCard on board? It has a small knife,
>> scissors, tweezers and other tools all in a card. U could put it in the
>> wallet but don't know whether it will be confiscated.
>> http://www.victorin-
>> ox.ch/newsite/en/produkte/index.htm
>Why don't you stop and think a bit here. I believe most, if not all,
>countries/airlines rules are "no knives, no scissors". I think that is
>pretty clear. They don't say "no knives except small knives, no scissors
>uinless they are in a "SwissCard".
>Pack it in your checked luggage (if only travelling with carry-ons - I'd
>suggest leaving it at home.
>Voyager
Curiously, in the last 12 months, I have carried a smallish swiss army
knife onto at least 6 international flights (none via the US). Never
on my person, but it sits in a dayback I use everywhere, and have
frequently neglected to remove it before a flight! It just goes
through the x-ray device, and nothing has been said to date.
I hope that doesn't alarm anyone!
---
DFM
Oct 10th 2002, 5:33 am
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Re: Problem with carry-ons?
Has anyone had problems bringing shaving razors with a carry on?
Webby wrote:
> Hi Julie,
> I had to fly out of a European airport last month with a carry on bag
> containing my small knife. Not a hope in hell of this tiny knife going
> through. I asked If I could check it in as a seperate item and they
> said no, the whole bag has to be checked in. I left the knife at a
> deposit center for a month (3 Euro's)and bought a new cheap one at my
> destination.
> Webby
Webby wrote:
> Hi Julie,
> I had to fly out of a European airport last month with a carry on bag
> containing my small knife. Not a hope in hell of this tiny knife going
> through. I asked If I could check it in as a seperate item and they
> said no, the whole bag has to be checked in. I left the knife at a
> deposit center for a month (3 Euro's)and bought a new cheap one at my
> destination.
> Webby
Oct 10th 2002, 8:20 am
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Re: Problem with carry-ons?
Originally posted by Gmordock:
Has anyone had problems bringing shaving razors with a carry on?
Webby wrote:
> Hi Julie,
> I had to fly out of a European airport last month with a carry on bag
> containing my small knife. Not a hope in hell of this tiny knife going
> through. I asked If I could check it in as a seperate item and they
> said no, the whole bag has to be checked in. I left the knife at a
> deposit center for a month (3 Euro's)and bought a new cheap one at my
> destination.
> Webby
Has anyone had problems bringing shaving razors with a carry on?
Webby wrote:
> Hi Julie,
> I had to fly out of a European airport last month with a carry on bag
> containing my small knife. Not a hope in hell of this tiny knife going
> through. I asked If I could check it in as a seperate item and they
> said no, the whole bag has to be checked in. I left the knife at a
> deposit center for a month (3 Euro's)and bought a new cheap one at my
> destination.
> Webby
What type of razor. Little plastic disposable or cut throat ?
