[meteorite-list] Meteorites in your Carry-On Luggage

From: Darryl Pitt <darryl_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:30:06 -0500
Message-ID: <162779B0-8F91-41EC-90B5-8F04EB13D380_at_dof3.com>

In light of Adam's comment, I should amplify my own...

I recently flew with the 4.7 kg Lovina mass---which does have a
spiked, truncheon vibe---and sailed through after an explanation. I
was prepared to check it if necessary. I have never had a problem
with someone checking the weight restriction of my carry-on---and
airlines have made an allowance for overages.

Adam is entirely right, though, you are inviting hassles and will need
to know in advance how you will mitigate the "Sorry, we can't let you
take that onboard."






On Nov 14, 2009, at 12:42 PM, Adam Hupe wrote:

> Kevin, you should know better,
>
> You will have to check them due to carry-on weight limitations,
> especially on international flights. An iron meteorite could be used
> to bash down the cockpit door. They would not even allow me to carry
> on the Garza stone which weighs less than either of the two irons
> you suggested. Of course, you could always try if you want to get
> hassled.
>
>
> Best of Luck,
>
> Adam
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Kevin Kichinka <marsrox at gmail.com>
> To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 9:28:08 AM
> Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorites in your Carry-On Luggage
>
> I want to bring two iron meteorites, one a Campo of 10 kgs., the other
> a Gibeon of 4 kgs., to Costa Rica from Miami on American Airlines. I
> would never check them and take a chance they might disappear. I would
> carry them on the plane in a small suitcase.
>
>
> Are these prohibited items? How do dealers flying around the planet to
> shows ship their rocks?
>
>
> Thanks for any and all that have experience with this and respond.
>
>
> Kevin Kichinka
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