Klarinet Archive - Posting 000164.txt from 2006/08

From: "Forest Aten" <forestaten@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] TSA and instruments
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:06:23 -0400

Keith,

I've also had to check my Weisman bass clarinet case. I might suggest going
to a good sporting goods store (REI) and purchase a tubular wet/dry bag.
www.rei.com Search for "dry bag". I found one that fit my bass case
(diameter) exactly. The roll top can adjust to any length. This provides
good water and scuff protection to the outside of the case.

Forest

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith Bowen [mailto:bowenk@-----.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 12:43 PM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: RE: [kl] TSA and instruments
>
> I am returning to the UK with two clarinets and basset horn on Monday.
> Apparently it is only flights out of the UK on which hand luggage is
> banned.
> But if I can't carry them on, I would trust my Wiseman case in the hold
> anyway.
>
> Check with your airline what their policy is.
>
> Keith
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: klarinet-return-88236-bowenk=compuserve.com@-----.org
> [mailto:klarinet-return-88236-bowenk=compuserve.com@-----.org] On
> Behalf
> Of Reedsoaker@-----.com
> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 6:34 PM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: Re: [kl] TSA and instruments
>
>
>
> 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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