Quickie Airport Security Question
Discussion
Im flying home tomorrow to pick up my kit for the summer and im driving her back out to Germania.
Im planning on putting my helmet in my rucksack for carry on as it will not fit in my suitcase obviously.
Will security kick up a storm about this? is it possible to bring down a A/C with a helmet? I suppose i could headbutt my way into the cockpit.
So, do the good people of theP&P Lounge think ill have any problems?
Cheers
LP
Im planning on putting my helmet in my rucksack for carry on as it will not fit in my suitcase obviously.
Will security kick up a storm about this? is it possible to bring down a A/C with a helmet? I suppose i could headbutt my way into the cockpit.
So, do the good people of the
Cheers
LP
Edited by Lord Pikey on Monday 6th April 19:48
Hi,
I work at a major airport in the UK ( in a security position )and althow not a BAA security person, they are the ones who let you airside. I cannot see a problem with any kind of crash helmet, being carried as hand carry. Unless you were to pack it in a VERY strong conatiner any helmet is going to suffer from being put in an aircraft hold.
When I had motorbikes, I would not let anyone even move my helmet for fear of dammage and unseen internal dammage that in the event of a crash would make the helmet fail.
I work at a major airport in the UK ( in a security position )and althow not a BAA security person, they are the ones who let you airside. I cannot see a problem with any kind of crash helmet, being carried as hand carry. Unless you were to pack it in a VERY strong conatiner any helmet is going to suffer from being put in an aircraft hold.
When I had motorbikes, I would not let anyone even move my helmet for fear of dammage and unseen internal dammage that in the event of a crash would make the helmet fail.
i have a mate who flies quite often with a guitar.
what he does is to explain at check in that he's carrying it on and if it is a problem then he will check it in at the gate. basically he gives it to the cabin crew who put it in their storage area. any problems at security and he refers them to the carrier.
leaving it until security just brings him grief but he steadfastly refuses to put it in the hold and kicks up a fuss until the airline and/or security caves in.
what he does is to explain at check in that he's carrying it on and if it is a problem then he will check it in at the gate. basically he gives it to the cabin crew who put it in their storage area. any problems at security and he refers them to the carrier.
leaving it until security just brings him grief but he steadfastly refuses to put it in the hold and kicks up a fuss until the airline and/or security caves in.
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