An umbrella is alot more dangerous than nail clippers or pocket knives. But then who I am to figure out what the FAA is thinking???
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by manfromoz:
...I did also have problems with my umbrella at JFK but only once I got to the gate, after it had been scanned and approved as carry on at check in. The security guard insisted that it be approved by the pilot before I got on the plane. The UA staff seemed to think the guy was being stupid but went along with him anyway. Maybe he thought I was going to open it on the plane and cause everyone to have bad luck! The most generous comment I could make was that he was taking his job seriously, but a bit of common sense would have been welcome.</font>