Flying with silverware
Jun 3, 2005 | 9:32 am
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Flying with silverware
I'm traveling to a wedding this weekend, and as a wedding gift, I bought a nice set of flatware from Pottery Barn off the couple's registry. Of course, I completely forgot about traveling with it.
According to the TSA website, round-bladed and butter knives are allowed in carryon and checked baggage. But are the TSA people going to give me trouble about it? I may just have time to run back to PB and pick out something else...
According to the TSA website, round-bladed and butter knives are allowed in carryon and checked baggage. But are the TSA people going to give me trouble about it? I may just have time to run back to PB and pick out something else...
Jun 3, 2005 | 9:36 am
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Originally Posted by kgsd
I'm traveling to a wedding this weekend, and as a wedding gift, I bought a nice set of flatware from Pottery Barn off the couple's registry. Of course, I completely forgot about traveling with it.
According to the TSA website, round-bladed and butter knives are allowed in carryon and checked baggage. But are the TSA people going to give me trouble about it? I may just have time to run back to PB and pick out something else...
According to the TSA website, round-bladed and butter knives are allowed in carryon and checked baggage. But are the TSA people going to give me trouble about it? I may just have time to run back to PB and pick out something else...
Jun 3, 2005 | 9:47 am
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I second the FedEx recommendation. Technically, it should be allowed (according to the "prohibited items list" but remember that the screener is allowed to exclude things on the list in their discretion.
I'd FedEx it for Sat delivery (extra $10 or so?) and rest assured that it will get there, even if you don't.
I'd FedEx it for Sat delivery (extra $10 or so?) and rest assured that it will get there, even if you don't.
Jun 3, 2005 | 9:56 am
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Thanks for the replies. Do you think it would help if I brought a printout from the TSA website showing that flatware-type knives are allowed? I'm going to be near PB today, so I guess I could just go and switch the flatware out for some napkins - save myself the trouble of FedExing.
Jun 3, 2005 | 10:14 am
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Originally Posted by kgsd
Thanks for the replies. Do you think it would help if I brought a printout from the TSA website showing that flatware-type knives are allowed? I'm going to be near PB today, so I guess I could just go and switch the flatware out for some napkins - save myself the trouble of FedExing.
Jun 3, 2005 | 2:42 pm
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symantics
Originally Posted by kgsd
I'm traveling to a wedding this weekend, and as a wedding gift, I bought a nice set of flatware from Pottery Barn off the couple's registry. Of course, I completely forgot about traveling with it.
According to the TSA website, round-bladed and butter knives are allowed in carryon and checked baggage. But are the TSA people going to give me trouble about it? I may just have time to run back to PB and pick out something else...
According to the TSA website, round-bladed and butter knives are allowed in carryon and checked baggage. But are the TSA people going to give me trouble about it? I may just have time to run back to PB and pick out something else...