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Post by John Lundy on Jun 20, 2005 11:43:26 GMT -8
Have any of you flown recently on a commercial airline for a dive trip with tanks? I imagine the valves would have to be removed so they could inspect inside the tanks.
Thanks,
John
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Post by RMannix on Jun 20, 2005 11:59:22 GMT -8
these days it would be easier to check a gun in your baggage, at least the airports know how to deal with it.
When I relocated from TX to CT 4 years ago United Van Lines wouldn't touch my tanks even with the valves removed
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Post by JES on Jun 20, 2005 15:01:08 GMT -8
Have any of you flown recently on a commercial airline for a dive trip with tanks? I imagine the valves would have to be removed so they could inspect inside the tanks. Thanks, John John, Per the TSA website "Scuba tanks are not allowed on commercial airlines for safety reasons. Ship scuba tanks or consider renting a tank at your destination."  |
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Post by John Lundy on Jun 20, 2005 16:28:40 GMT -8
JES,
Kind of a bummer for vintage fans - would love to do a Florida vintage dive at some point so I'd have to ship them UPS. Too bad dive shops don't rent vintage gear!!
John
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Post by Bryan on Jun 20, 2005 16:43:01 GMT -8
John, I just ship them to someone in the area that I'm diving with by UPS or to a dive shop in the area. Most are very accommodating.
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Post by john on Aug 6, 2005 14:00:46 GMT -8
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Post by JES on Aug 7, 2005 6:09:06 GMT -8
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Post by John on Aug 7, 2005 12:05:25 GMT -8
Thats what i hate about the TSA, they contridict themselves
John
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Post by Vintage Bob on Aug 11, 2005 12:04:27 GMT -8
Just last month my family and I flew to Hawaii via Hawaiian air. Per the airline and TSA's web site, scuba cylinders are ok as long as the valves are removed. Even if a cylinder is empty, but has the valve on it, it could get rejected. I flew with three spare airs. a 13 cu ft pony bottle and a USD 72, and had no trouble, other than a lot of luggage. I did put a piece of masking tape over the opening in the cylinders and in one case used a plastic plug that comes with the new aluminum tanks, that can easily be popped out for inspection. The biggest challenge was keeping the individual suitcase weight down to 50 pounds.
Just a few months ago a tank was deemed to be considered empty if it had no more than 42 psi in it. Now they want to be able to look inside of it.
But check with the individual airlines as they seem to have different policies.
Good Luck..Bob
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Post by JES on Aug 11, 2005 12:33:44 GMT -8
Glad to hear that someone was actually able to travel with their tanks.
All of my tanks are setup for NITROX so I don't think I'll be removing the valves anytime soon. ;D
Gotta love the TSA.
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Post by duckbill on Aug 27, 2005 11:52:15 GMT -8
Sorry to revive an old post, but I'm wondering if any divers, vintage or otherwise, have ever had to deal with removing 1/2" tapered valves for the TSA! Can you carry a pipe wrench in your checked luggage? Just kidding about that last- but seriously, are 1/2" valves out of the question? Kind of a hypothetical question, since I know you don't want to wear out the tapered pipe threads by taking them on and off any more than necessary.
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