Any Info. on Tennis Racquets as a Carryon??
Nov 1, 2001 | 9:23 am
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Any Info. on Tennis Racquets as a Carryon??
Hello FTers,
I was wondering if anyone who has flown in the last two weeks have seen what various airport security folks have to say about a single tennis racquet in a padded case as a carryon. Both airline (US and DL) customer service staffs say that a single racquest is OK with them.
I have 3-4 transcontential trips coming up in the next five weeks. I have not flown since 9/11 (due to limiting leisure travel due to my football officiating schedule and the sporadic nature of my business travel). I am hesitant to check a $250 racquet.
Thanks for any information,
Va.SquireFlyer
I was wondering if anyone who has flown in the last two weeks have seen what various airport security folks have to say about a single tennis racquet in a padded case as a carryon. Both airline (US and DL) customer service staffs say that a single racquest is OK with them.
I have 3-4 transcontential trips coming up in the next five weeks. I have not flown since 9/11 (due to limiting leisure travel due to my football officiating schedule and the sporadic nature of my business travel). I am hesitant to check a $250 racquet.
Thanks for any information,
Va.SquireFlyer
Nov 1, 2001 | 12:39 pm
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On Oct 17 we flew SAT-ATL-MCO on DL. My son's sole carry on was his tennis bag which included 2 raquets. No questions asked, no special examination given.
Nov 5, 2001 | 11:46 am
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No nail clippers attached I hope.
In a serious security driven world, they MIGHT be looked at as a weapon, but these days only nail clippers, razers, etc are dangerous, which is why the guy got through in chicago with a stun gun.