Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SCL, MCT, LGW and a variety of 1W lounges in between.
Programs: BA Mucci (Seigneur et Ingenieur des Appareils Volants (Gold)), QF (WP and LTG), AA EXP, GF Gold
Posts: 3,931
Under IATA regulations you are entitled to carry an umbrella. If the local security arrangements prevent it being taken in the cabin, then the airline has to carry the umbrella in checked luggage at no extra charge to you, and it is not counted as a piece of luggage.