Originally Posted by volley

I have been refused entry through security several times with a single tennis racquet as hand luggage. That was from INV and in AGP. I was told it was classified as a weapon.

I said: 'You obviously haven't seen me play!'

The humour was pointless. I still had to check it in. At least I wasn't charged.

I asked security at LGW and they gave me the same answer. It has to be checked. Yet I have seen many a tennis racquet in the cabin. I think it is one of those frustrating inconsistencies.