Razor allowed in Hand Luggage
May 2, 2006 | 6:18 pm
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Razor allowed in Hand Luggage
Is a normal safety razor (i.e. a Mach 3) allowed in hand luggage or is this deemed something that could be converted into a weapon?
May 2, 2006 | 6:53 pm
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Originally Posted by Internaut
Is a normal safety razor (i.e. a Mach 3) allowed in hand luggage or is this deemed something that could be converted into a weapon?
May 2, 2006 | 8:43 pm
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Originally Posted by Internaut
Is a normal safety razor (i.e. a Mach 3) allowed in hand luggage or is this deemed something that could be converted into a weapon?
May 2, 2006 | 10:34 pm
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I had some Gillette Sensor Excel blades confiscated flying out of Mexico (PVR) on one occasion in 2004, but it hasn't been an issue on two subsequent flights.
May 2, 2006 | 11:58 pm
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Thanks all for clarifying that. I normally carry an electric but the electric broke down in the middle of a prolonged biz trip; an excellent opportunity to try out the latest blade technology.
May 3, 2006 | 1:23 am
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Originally Posted by Internaut
Thanks all for clarifying that. I normally carry an electric but the electric broke down in the middle of a prolonged biz trip; an excellent opportunity to try out the latest blade technology.
May 3, 2006 | 1:51 am
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I've never had a problem with a safety razor on-board (even in the Philippines as noted above - well, admittedly two of the airports were hand-search only!) Only twin blades seem to be (quite rightly) problematic.
May 3, 2006 | 1:52 pm
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Originally Posted by stut
I've never had a problem with a safety razor on-board (even in the Philippines as noted above - well, admittedly two of the airports were hand-search only!) Only twin blades seem to be (quite rightly) problematic.
