Tools On Airlines

[Don Mannino]

Joel,

I fly with my tools very often. I have done it both ways - checked and carry
on.

If possible, reduce your tool load to a minimum, put them in a small case,
and carry it on. The security checkpoint usually requires that you open it,
but that is all. I just explain that they are piano technician's tools, let
them look at them, and that's it.

When I must carry a larger supply, I use a strong case, lock it, and strap
it with plastic banding straps for extra security. I also put plastic bubble
pack inside to take up any extra space to keep the tools from banging around
when the baggage handlers throw the tool box around.

When crossing into Canada there is often a problem with customs, as they do
not want to see US citizens going up there to work for pay. 

Don Mannino RPT



> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org 
> [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of Joel Nelson
> Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 7:06 PM
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Tools On Airlines
> 
> 
> 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
> 
> Joel Nelson - K4JUM                      Piano Technicians are
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