Klarinet Archive - Posting 000059.txt from 2006/11
From: "Christophe ASTIER" <christophe.astier@-----.fr>
Subj: Re: [kl] Fwd: Re: TSA Customer Service Feedback <<#14775-53505#>>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:57:39 -0500
While it is good to read that TSA is aware of the trouble involved to
musician
as a result of reinforced controls, what I read keeps me a little doubting..
First, the two links included in their message are wrong... not very
convincing !
(here is what I found in searching their site :
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1235.shtm )
But again, what is explained there is not completely relaxing. As an
example, you will find :
"If security officers cannot clear the instrument through the security
checkpoint as a carry-on item,
you should transport the instrument and (as ??) checked baggage instead."
What should we undestand ? That we are allowed to carry our instruments, but
that any time
it could happen that it is no loger possible ? Just because the security
officer will decide
on his own ?
This is definitely not serious ...
Good luck, anyway.
Christopher
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nancy Buckman" <eefer@-----.net>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 9:31 PM
Subject: [kl] Fwd: Re: TSA Customer Service Feedback <<#14775-53505#>>
> After multiple inquiries to the TSA, here is their latest response to my
> query concerning musicians traveling with their instruments in the United
> States.
>
> Nancy
>
>
>>From: TSA-ContactCenter <TSA-ContactCenter@-----.gov>
>>To: <eefer@-----.net>
>>Subject: Re: Customer Service Feedback <<#14775-53505#>>
>>Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:55:17 -0500
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>>Thank you for your questions about carriage of musical instruments. We
>>apologize for the delayed response due to unusually high e-mail volumes
>>and technical difficulties. We understand that your travel may have
>>already passed, but hope the information provided will be of assistance in
>>your future travel. We apologize if you have received multiple auto
>>replies- we are working to correct this technical problem. We encourage
>>you to check the latest information at
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>>TSA had extensive collaboration with the musical industry in developing
>>new measures with regards to the screening of musical instruments. We
>>feel that as a result of this collaboration, you will see a notable
>>difference in the screening of your instrument the next time you travel
>>through one of our Nation's airports.
>>
>>
>>
>>TSA agrees that this is an important issue affecting the livelihood of
>>hard working people nationwide. We have made it clear to our screening
>>workforce that no instruments are to be prohibited from carriage beyond
>>the screening checkpoint due to their size. Also, musicians who choose to
>>carry on their instruments will still be permitted to carry on one
>>personal item and one bag. We recommend that you contact your air carrier
>>prior to your departure to determine any additional size restrictions for
>>carry-on and checked baggage.
>>
>>
>>
>>We strongly encourage you to visit TSA's websites
>>http://www.TSATravelTips.us or (www.tsa.dot.gov) for further information
>>about screening issues under the "Travelers and Consumers" heading. This
>>is a valuable resource and contains a great deal of information relevant
>>to safe and efficient travel. We hope this information addresses your
>>concerns.
>>
>>
>>
>>The TSA Contact Center
>>
>>--- Original Message ---
>>From: <eefer@-----.net>
>>Received: 11/6/2006 9:41:49 AM Eastern Standard Time (GMT - 5:00 )
>>To: "TSA Contact Center" <TSA-ContactCenter@-----.gov>
>>Subject: Customer Service Feedback
>>
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>>User Name:
>>Nancy E. Buckman
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>>User Email:
>>eefer@-----.net
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>>To:
>>tsa-contactcenter@-----.gov
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>>Category:
>>All Other Inquiries
>>
>>Message:
>>What are the rules for musical instruments? Specifically, may they (which
>>ones) be carried on, how many (if one plays more than one type),
>>purchasing seats for oversized instruments, etc. Thank you.
>>
>>Date and Time of message: 9/12/2006 10:48:11 AM
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> Nancy Buckman
> Orchestra AACC
> Opera AACC
> Baltimore Flute Choir
> eefer@-----.net
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