Originally Posted by
kanor
OT:
Once entering the USA the security people asked to open the tube for inspection because xraying it was apperently not enough. And a friend of mine even had to explain his scientific thesis to the inspectors to proove that this is really just a harmless plastic tube. Was quite funny
This happened to my sister upon arrival in Tel Aviv. According to her, the officer had majored in her field and actually managed to make a couple of interesting questions!
Originally Posted by
TRAVELSIG
I did not think of scientific data as I generally think it can be transmitted electronically and then printed at place of arrival- although now that you have pointed this out in many cases that is not very practical nor workable.
AFAIK most faculties have their own printing facilities (or a contract with a specific company) and will not pay if members decide to print their posters in a different place. Besides, there might be a time issue because an A0 poster (I am guessing this is it from the 1m length) is not quick to print in most plotters.
Originally Posted by
simonrp84
Thanks for the reply, seems like the answer is: Maybe
It will probably work out. If it does not, in principle you can ask for it to be gate-checked and returned to you once you step out of the plane. As always, be polite and smile.
