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Mark in CA
25th Apr 2016, 21:19
I have one of those really good, old cast iron skillets I want to take with me from the US to my home in Europe. It's not huge, about 8 inches, and weighs a few pounds.
Am I crazy to think I could take this in carry-on into the cabin of my flight(s)?
Metro man
25th Apr 2016, 23:14
Best to check it in as it could easily be used as a weapon just like a baseball bat. I even had a roll of duct tape confiscated as it could be used to restrain someone.
PAXboy
26th Apr 2016, 07:50
Pack it carefully and mark it Fragile, if you want. If staff have not seen one before, they are probably going to say No.
vctenderness
26th Apr 2016, 11:22
I'd say no. I had a bicycle lock sealed in that armour plated plastic stuff that requires a chainsaw to open taken off me as it quote' could be used as a weapon or restraint device'.
I am of the opinion a certain security officer at Gatwick now has a very secure bike!
PAXboy
26th Apr 2016, 11:23
At Gatwick, they once took a combination tool from me, where the blade was only 2" (rules at the time being 4") but this was deemed illegal and thrown in the bin.
In a word, yes. Put it in your suitcase and pay any excess, it's cheaper than airfreight.
DaveReidUK
26th Apr 2016, 15:53
With a skillet in my hand baggage, at the very least I'd expect a grilling from security.
vctenderness
27th Apr 2016, 08:33
....and that's cast iron...boom boom!
Carry0nLuggage
29th Apr 2016, 11:46
And yet oddly, I've travelled through numerous airports with Kensington locks in my hand luggage. You know, the ones with the built in noose.
A mate of mine once got stopped with a brand new bike chain in his bag. After a training session with his supervisor the security bod let him and it through.
Mark in CA
7th May 2016, 23:18
I've decided to put the skillet in the checked baggage. Thanks to all for your entertaining replies.
hoss183
12th May 2016, 07:55
As a diver i fly with my valuable/heavy items in hand luggage to beat the loco weight limits. This includes my regulators and a steel backplate from my harness (4kg 30cm x 40cm) Never had any problems.
Mark in CA
14th May 2016, 06:05
The skillet made it through in my checked bag. Arrived in excellent condition! Along with an entire set of kitchen chef's knives!