Checking a Box of Wine (Domestic)
May 19, 2020, 11:20 pm
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Checking a Box of Wine (Domestic)
I have a domestic flight (WEL-CHC) and need to bring a case of wine with me. A couple of questions:
- Has anyone done this using the boxes the wine shipped in? I'm assuming if DHL/Fastway didn't break them when they were on their way to my house then Air NZ won't either, but that might be a big assumption on my part!
- I have two sturdy six-bottle wine boxes that were previously used for shipping. If I were to tape them together (all around in every direction) would they qualify as one item or would they still be two items?
May 20, 2020, 12:18 am
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As a ex NZ Ground Supervisor, I really wouldn't recommend it. Doesnt matter how many fragile stickers are on it, it WILL get banged around a bit. I have seen many a duty free or wine bottles smashed.
You are correct in that the two boxes tapped together will count as one item. As long as it weighs under 23kg.
You are better off taking it as carry on if you can, or Fast Bagging it. Good luck
You are correct in that the two boxes tapped together will count as one item. As long as it weighs under 23kg.
You are better off taking it as carry on if you can, or Fast Bagging it. Good luck
May 20, 2020, 1:08 am
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May 20, 2020, 4:17 am
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You could get a Lazenne (Google it).
I've checked in cases of wine in cardboard boxes internationally in the past. It's been a while, but from memory I either double-boxed it somehow or asked the wine shop to pack it to be checked in.
I think the only time I broke one was in carry on
I've checked in cases of wine in cardboard boxes internationally in the past. It's been a while, but from memory I either double-boxed it somehow or asked the wine shop to pack it to be checked in.
I think the only time I broke one was in carry on
May 20, 2020, 1:23 pm
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I have used the bubblewrap wine bottle carriers. I have taken lots of bottles overseas (the good old days😩
, mind you a dozen in a bag could be a stretch.
, mind you a dozen in a bag could be a stretch.
May 20, 2020, 4:28 pm
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May 20, 2020, 4:55 pm
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May 20, 2020, 7:17 pm
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May 25, 2020, 11:16 pm
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I've also used that type of suitcase (VinSafe Valise) and, fully loaded with 12 bottles it comes to 22.5 kg. However, be careful if you want to bring champagne back as the bottles are heavier.
May 26, 2020, 2:26 am
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