Rug as checked luggage
Aug 18, 2019, 6:43 am
#17
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Cambridgeshire
Programs: BAEC Bronze; ALL Gold
Posts: 128
Some years ago I bought a similar-sized rug in Islamabad and a got a cheap Chinese suitcase which took it neatly, folded up. Brought back as my second checked bag (in the days BA were doing that route). The only problem was when the two suitcases pulled me over backwards on the long escalator up from the Piccadilly Line at King's Cross and I caused a bit of a domino effect on those below me...* helpful young people rushed to assist me and no bones were broken. The Chinese suitcase lasted just long enough to get it home - and it's now resplendent on my dining room floor.
*Just like serial reclining in Economy!
*Just like serial reclining in Economy!
Aug 18, 2019, 6:57 am
#18
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: US/UK - and elsewhere
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,557
As others have noted, folding is the way to go.
I've taken roller blinds (as carry on), window sills (yes :-) ) and other odd things without issue. Next weeks challenge will be a radar - yes, a radar. Currently making up some bespoke boxes for it, maximising by 3x32 Kg allowance! I suspect security and customs might be more challenging than the BA baggage people!
I've taken roller blinds (as carry on), window sills (yes :-) ) and other odd things without issue. Next weeks challenge will be a radar - yes, a radar. Currently making up some bespoke boxes for it, maximising by 3x32 Kg allowance! I suspect security and customs might be more challenging than the BA baggage people!
Aug 19, 2019, 6:13 am
#21
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brighton. UK
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In the past I have taken roller blinds and a garden umbrella in a ski bag (at different times I might add!). I guess they were within the 190cm limit but it could have been an old ski bag from the days when skis were over 2m.... and no-one even asked why I was taking ‘skis’ to PHX. But doubt you have a ski bag lying around in BOD to give that a try.
