He was apparently held up at the other tables where other members of our group were held up for also having regs in their carry-on too
He was apparently held up at the other tables where other members of our group were held up for also having regs in their carry-on too
I always keep my reg, dive computer and log book/c-cards in my carry on(and maybe your mask). I have never had any problems. Recently, one TSA agent opened the bag and wanted to know what it was. Then right away another agent came running over, explained what it was to her and quickly gave me the bag back and he actually said "sorry about that".
I have found most TSA agents have been very polite and nice. I suppose they must have some training as they are dealing with tricky situations all of the time.
It was about 4am and we were scheduled for the 5am flight (1st flight of the day). So it was either TSA recent graduates, trainees or maybe their real life exam. He was very nice and polite. They all were (for 4 am anyways). But I got the impression that no one on that shift except for the supervisor knew what scuba equipment was.
How effective/threatening would twirling your 1st or 2nd stage (or both) by its hose over your head while screaming like a maniac be in hijacking a plane I wonder?
I carry my regs, computer, mask, logbook, c-cards and 2 swimsuits in my carryon.
swimsuits? we don't need no stinkin' swimsuits.
TMIOriginally Posted by acelockco
You should have been around when HID cannister lights with NiMH battery packs first became popular. Cylindrical objects with wires attached, obscurred by a heavy layer of shrink wrap, now that made going through airport security loads of fun (try explaining why HID bulbs should not be turned on out of the water, or why you should leave it burning for a few minutes prior to turning it off.)
greeeat, I'm heading south in Feb. Guess I should contact the local airport to see what sort of hassels I can expect from them when I show up with a cannister light, regs etc for carry on. Maybe taking some papers with a description of the items and the manufacturers website will help a bit?
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