Does someone has experience of checking in this case into an airplane with an 8 SE (I do not mean hand luggage)? Did all went fine? Thanks.
1960138
I have not attempted to fly anywhere with my equipment, but if it helps anyone, I store my C11-SGT tube in this case, and the case functions like any large wheeled luggage item. In addition, be advised that this is a soft-sided case, not a hard-shell, so I would absolutely not attempt to transport a telescope tube like a piece of luggage. An optical instrument would not likely survive the trauma. If anyone has tried this already, I would be interested to hear how it went, also.
1546874
I did not check it but had it folded in my baggage before using it. Most probably it could be checked as baggage, but I personally would not do it, because everything inside is visible and easy to take out.
338812
Did u try it as carry on? I want to carry my All IN One 22.5 " as carry on, hope it doesn't get rejected as the baggage size now is 22" limit, but the other 2 dimensions are very small, so i hope all goes well...
2254687
Yes I have traveled a few times with this case on airlines without any issues. It meets TSA travel requirements. Make sure to check your carrier guidelines since they may vary, but for the most part have it in your check in baggage and notify the attendee during check in and they will provide you with a card to fill out. It is perfect for flying.
419515
Yes. When I went through security, they hand checked it for me instead of me passing it through the machine. Also, the flight attendants didn't seem to care that I had it strapped to the back of the seat, or that I took it off and placed in overhead. (I flew Delta, and tried both ways.) Just make sure to call your airline ahead of time and TRIPLE check that you can fly with the car seat in the seat and NOT gate checked. Have fun!
684714
No, we have always had to check-in with the rest of our luggage. It is too large to go through TSA scanner. I am not even sure it was designed for gate checking.
641223
I haven't tested it yet but from looking at it the theory is it separates each compartment allowing for a perfect scan of each item in it with the laptop being on the outside instead of the middle like most cases, but rather or not they wont just tell you to take it out anyways is still left to be seen. Like I said I don't actually know and have not tested it at the airport yet.
535109
Elliot is correct, it may get scrutinized, I was told it was very dense and the TSA would appreciate it being taken out of your bag and placed separately like a laptop. I started doing that and now have no problem.
1018159
I wore one through security once (wasn't thinking). The scanner beeped so I was asked to step to the side. I explained what I had on and lowered my waistband enough to show it to them. I also had a packaged one in my bag so they checked that out, too, and waved me on. It was a small airport so I'm not sure I would have made it through as easily at LAX or DFW. Usually, I put it on after going through TSA.
2107089
I recently took this item on a trip, on the way to the destination I had it in my carry on. on the way back I had it in my checked luggage. I had no issues with the product or the airline. I flew with Delta.
227646
I have a different type of TSA friendly bag, and I have never been asked to take my laptop out. I have been traveling nearly every week for work for the past 8+ years to various cities around the USA so I have a pretty good range of experience at most major US airports. Whoever said they sometimes get asked to take theirs out must not have been packing it correctly.
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So I have never been on a plane but I'm assuming there might be a far amount of banging around with the case and questionable actions with it. I would trust it. I had my $800 Taylor in mine and it fell out of the bed of my truck on to the highway and might have got it, when I went back and got it the case was scuffed up which is what was to be expected but my guitar didn't have a single scratch and the case was still in fair condition. So I would say yes to airplane travel. Sorry about the bird walk
2161666
All I can say is that it is more sturdy than some cases I know are TSA approved, so it SHOULD be, but the TSA is sometimes hard to satisfy and can be fickle. They may not accept it because it uses a combo rather than a key. I'd contact the airline or TSA directly if you have any doubt.
378761
Based on my experience in my recent travels I am guessing you need to check this into the belly of the beast. There might be a place in the front if you are business class. Call your airline or take a chance. The worst case? They now offer to check it through at the boarding area. However, I am confident that even extended some this will have the guts to keep all your rods safe. Completely or nearly shut down, I expect it might get run over by a car and survive. VERY tough.
953540
Yes but I guess it will depend on what you will be putting in it. If it's really full, they might ask you to check it. It depends on how full it is and also the airliner. It should be fine.
1866286
I have taken it as a carry-on several times... The problem comes if you are taking another carry-on besides the case, at least in American Airlines they only allow one carry-on and a personal item (briefcase, purse, backpack etc) and the case doesn't count as a personal item...
542312
The case is quite large and would require to be checked. Some very large plane may accommodate as a carry on, but all other flights would see this checked.