Travel Tips From Sealand Travel Club
August 31, 2010
Traveling With Special Items
Travel by air has become more complex in recent years. In an effort to make your travels go more smoothly, Sealand Travel Club would like to offer some useful tips for you to review before you go. The more you know about the rules and regulations, the easier your vacation can be. In an effort to make you a more informed traveler, Sealand Travel Club would like to invite you to spend some time getting to know more about the rules of airline travel.
There are many times when traveling by plane when you may just not be sure of what you can and cannot bring with you. Items which may seem quite mundane may cause trouble when you are trying to get through airport security. Though a list of items which are allowed or disallowed is provided by the Transportation Authority, not everything can be covered on that list.
Obviously, weapons of any kind are not allowed on a plane for the average traveler, however, certain situations may require you to bring items such as hunting paraphernalia, and then what can you do? Below is a general list of items that you may find yourself needing to bring on a vacation and how you can prepare for the inevitable delays involved with traveling with special items. Get the facts and stay informed with Sealand Travel Club.
Camping and Hunting Gear
- Camp stoves – carry-on or checked – must be empty of all fuel. You are advised to ship fuel containers ahead of time or purchase at your destination.
- Gasoline – Not allowed -no exceptions.
- Aerosol insecticides – Not allowed
- Flares or Flare guns – No flares allowed. Flare guns must be in checked baggage, unloaded, and packed in a hard case.
- Knives or Tools – Must be packed in your checked luggage. All must be securely wrapped and sheathed to prevent injury to baggage handlers.
- Firearms – Must be declared during the ticket counter check-in process. Must be unloaded, in a hard sided container and locked. You must provide the key to screener. Ammunition must be packed securely. Violations may cost up to $10,000 per violation.
- Fishing Rods – May be carry-on or checked luggage.
- Tackle - Must be checked.
Other
- When carrying photography equipment – Pack film in carry-on bag. The screening process of checked luggage will ruin unexposed film.
- Lighters – Common lighters are allowed in carry-on luggage. No Torch lighters are allowed aboard.
Though this may all seem quite confusing, the Transportation Authority has done their best to simplify the process for you. Sealand Travel Club would encourage you to check any items in question with your airline to speed up the check in process and make your airline experience more pleasant for you and others. Be aware of the rules and follow all regulations for travel on your vacation. Have a great flight and enjoy your vacation with Sealand Travel Club.
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