Klarinet Archive - Posting 000162.txt from 2006/08

From: Reedsoaker@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] TSA and instruments
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 13:35:37 -0400


Jason,
I would suggest putting your mouthpieces in your luggage. Then pack your BC
very well in a box and ship it to yourself in Amsterdam. Make sure they are
insured, of course. I don't know which carrier to suggest, Fed Ex, perhaps. I
know road musicians who have had to do this. They ship their instruments
directly to the theater they are to work in. Place your laptop in between a lot
of soft clothes. This way you can travel with no carry-on.

Take care,
Phil Feather
For anyone following the news, specifically travel news, a plan to blow up a
plane in the UK bound for the US was stopped. Travel security is extremely
high at the moment, specifically in regards to carry-on luggage... and I
move from Detroit to Amsterdam on Tuesday. I'll have 2 large suitcases with
all my "stuff" and was going to be carrying on my bass clarinet, clarinets,
and my laptop backpack. I've had no problems carrying on the backpack and BC
before, and with the musician's union agreement in regards to instruments,
figured I could get my sopranos on without much problem. But now, I have a
feeling I'll be hassled, and I really, really, REALLY don't want to check my
horns or computer. Any suggestions for a course of action?

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