Klarinet Archive - Posting 000350.txt from 2003/05

From: "Patricia A. Smith" <patricia@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Transporting instruments by air
Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 22:19:32 -0400

Josh Gardner wrote:
> Last summer I traveled to Europe from the US with my double Wiseman case
> with minimal problems. Upon returning, I was searched in Paris at the gate
> which was a bit of a hassle. They made me open my case and show them the
> contents. I had no problem with carry-on restrictions. The case fit
> perfectly in the overhead compartment.

All I have to add to this little discussion, is - make SURE that either
1) you do NOT carry your mini-repair kit with you! or 2) be prepared to
mail things home at the LAST minute! My clarinet case was searched at
the gate before I left Stockholm last October, and lo and behold! They
wouldn't allow me to take my set of itty bitty screwdrivers onboard! 8-O

I actually ended up throwing them away. :( (I was in too much of a
hurry to get out of line and go mail them home, and my gentleman friend
had already left the airport)

Patricia Smith

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