Tools On Airlines

[Clyde Hollinger]

Joel:
I flew once with my tools.  There was no way I was going to check them
as baggage; I kept them with me.  I had to open my case a couple times
so the interior could be examined.  I think I remember I offering to let
them store it inside the cabin if they preferred, but since the tools
were necessary for my livelihood I had to take special precautions with
them.  It got to be a little of a nuisance, but I was always treated
nicely.  

Clyde Hollinger, RPT
Lititz, PA

Joel Nelson wrote:
> 
> I will be flying with my tuning toolkit in a week. I would prefer
> to take the tool case with me as carry-on luggage. However I
> am not sure how the security people will perceive all the
> unusual tools. I would hate to check it as baggage and never
> see it again. Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> Joel
> 
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