Hi, thanks for all responses. Most people suggested avoiding the
scenario altogether, which was cute but not the question.
Answers below the original question:
On 17/04/2012 15:59, Frank von Delft wrote:
Hi, what's the latest on flying with dry shippers?
Until about 2009, I used to fly with dry shippers all the time: I
just tossed them (dry!) on the check-in belt, and the airlines didn't
mind. But that was only London-Zurich, using BA or SwissAir.
Anybody know if this still works, especially flying to the US? Or
have the securocrats now secured total victory? Any airlines /
airports to avoid?
phx.
Harry:
for a trouble free journey with your dry shipper, I'd say avoid any
airlines that are flying to the States, and avoid any airports in the
States....
Herb:
We ship by FedEx ahead of time rather than try to bring on commercial
passenger flight.
It may be possible to do so but it's just not worth the hassle of
running into an unexpected problem.
Liz:
For what its worth I always use a courier because i didnt think you
could fly with them as luggage. THats between here and Berlin.
Marko:
no idea about flying to US, but Easyjet has been ok still to Lyon etc.
We have designated contact at the airline, she approves the dewar,
although the final decision is with guy in the uniform (pilot).
Stanstead is ok as well, we simply call the security at airport, they as
for a form by fax and ask to speak to supervisor when going through
security. Doubt they let the dewar inside though, and hence the latter
deal with airport security - I carry the dewar to the plane myself, so
it is upright at least until it leaves the plane at the other end.
Kris:
If you are returning and the dewar has no samples, it is just a box. It
will get X-rayed and forwarded to the cargo area. I generally keep it
closed with zip ties so that no one can place anything in it without my
permission. Also, remove all hazardous, flamable, or cryogenic stickers.
