Klarinet Archive - Posting 000170.txt from 2004/02

From: "C.Talbot" <carolyn.talbot@-----.org>
Subj: Re: [kl] Case recommendations
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 16:16:24 -0500

That's just fine, then to carry on carrion; as long as you consume it during the
flight it isn't carry on after all.

Carol

On 12.02.2004 at 12:45:07, Claudia Zornow <claudia.zornow@-----.com> wrote:

> Matthew Lloyd wrote:
>
> > The Wiseman will fit in an overhead locker and will count as hand
> > luggage. Hence no need for it to be sent with "checked" (presumably hold
> > luggage?) baggage.
>
> Southwest Airlines, which I use most often, limits the size of
> carryon (hand) baggage to 10x16x24 inches; would the Wiseman
> case meet those requirements? Just because something physically
> fits in the overheard compartment doesn't mean you'll be allowed
> to stow it there. I have nightmarish fantasies about trying to
> stow a valuable instrument overhead and being forced to check it
> in an inadequate case.
>
> Yes, "checked" baggage is that which travels in the cargo hold.
> "Hand luggage" is usually called "carryon" in the U.S. Which
> brings to mind a joke: Two vultures are checking in at an airline
> ticket counter. One of them is carrying a dead chicken. The ticket
> agent looks at the chicken and says, "Will you be checking that?"
> The vulture replies, "No, it's carrion."
>
> Claudia
>
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