Originally Posted by
hserus
Transporting it shouldn't be an issue. Getting it through indian customs will be an issue though unless you want to re-export it when you leave india.
Customs is the major issue - had to show receipts for some household equipment brought in last trip - even though we *within* the stipulated residential limit...
Originally Posted by
dkhalai
I am traveling on Jetairways next month to India.
I am considering taking a portable air-con machine (that would weigh < 30kg) as checked luggage. Is this allowed ? or would the box have to been a certain size for the airline to accept it when I check-in at LHR.
I do it all the time.
Actually, you are lucky coming from LHR - it is one of the best airports luggage-wise in the Jet system, where you get better than average allowances.
Originally Posted by
aniruddh77
You could even take a regular aircon ... many people do it particularly from the Far East, Colombo, Dhaka, et al; but only as transport agents/couriers for dealers, and so its largely frowned upon. And so, agree with hresus.
Hmm, that might be a bit too heavy, eh?
I just saw a massive LCD TV being brought in at the same time we flew, by a guy who looked like non-rev, because he was escorted by Jet staff (at point of departure), dressed rather shabbily - but apparently everything was "arranged" when he got to BOM with Customs - he was never hassled at all, while we were pulled aside!
