So - this was mentioned in a thread below and I had to post a smart alleck comment there --- but after arriving at the airport - I looked closely at the carpet as I boarded my plane.

So the carpet is kind of thick and I guess has those slick resistant pricks (best work that I could think of) to hold it in place. I guess it is 6 x 9 or 10 feet.

So..... How could someone have gotten rolled up and taken to their room or out the door without being noticed?

If they are checking it on the plane --- it could not fit into a suitcase. How would you get it home? "Oh I would like to check this Elite Access carpet that I got at the FT Do." Or "Flight attendant - can you help me place this in the overhead bin?"

Are we really sure it was taken? Maybe a CO member took it back to IAH?

But I am still laughing my a$$ off ---- as I would like to get one. I will be watching ebay.