Klarinet Archive - Posting 000736.txt from 1998/09

From: "Chuck Trimble CPA" <trimble@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Cargo Compartments
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 16:38:28 -0400

the cargo bays are all pressurized on regular commercial carriers. they are
also heated. chuck trimble
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From: ROBERT ABRAHAM <rkabear@-----.net>
Date: Sunday, September 20, 1998 12:56 AM
Subject: [kl] Cargo Compartments

>Cargo compartments are not climate controlled on any flights, nor are they
pressurized on most flights. That is why most airlines will not take pets
for travel in cargo for about 1/3 of the year. Either too cold or hot, i.e.
the animals mostly die in those conditions. That is why whenever taking the
family pet on a vacation, it is better to drive, or to board them at the vet
at home, because air travel for pets that are in cargo is very traumatic to
them. Airlines are also specific on the pet ticket (for cargo) that they are
not liable for the pet's death, should it occur, and that a high number of
pets die during air travel. Although a clarinet doesn't need to chew gum
because it's ears are poping, I suppose a clarinet, if it was prone to crack
anyway, might have it's instability debut on a flight.
>
>By the way...when I travel with my clarinet, I carry it on. NO ONE is going
to throw my clarinet around, possibly damaging it by hitting something or by
putting it under a 300 pound crate. I also don't trust that it will not be
stolen, and frankly, am too cheap to pay the extra $20 or so for each way
for insurance so that if something happens, it's covered. Read the airline
ticket. Most luggage has a very low reinbursement rate for theft or damage,
even if the airline is to blame for the loss or damage. It's small enough
that I can carry it on even if I have another 2 carry-on bags, because it
goes under the seat, or in my lap. If I had too much to carry on the trip to
be able to carry it on, I would Fedex or UPS it overnight for $50 for peace
of mind.
>
>Kelly Abraham
>Woodwinds/Computer Geek
>New York City
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>Aren't cargo compartments pressurized like the passenger compartment? I am
pretty sure they are.
>
>Gary
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