TM on airplanes?

[riv_mum]

Just wondering if anyone knew any info on whether you can take the TM on airplanes. Are they too big in the carrybag for hand luggage?

[faffa_70]

I have a customer who took it to Hong Kong as hand luggage in the bag. Weight wise it is ok, size might be a bit so so, I guess it depends if they want to be picky. Just make sure the blades are packed in the luggage though as you won't get them through!!

[Sundari]

I flew domestic twice recently and took it as hand luggage - weight it is Ok at 6.3kg  HOWEVER size wise it didn't fit under the seat or in the overhead lockers whichever way you put it - the hosties didn't notice that I had to put it under my feet with nowhere to place my feet so crossed legs - in the gap between seats. I also removed the blades and put them in my luggage and on one trip they got me to open it up and check it at security - once I explained blades were out they were ok.
I have also travelled with it as luggage a few times this year which was much easier - ideally keep your TM box and packaging and package it , tape it and put it on with your other luggage and it counts towards your weight.
I also would recommend looking into insurance eg I upgraded my contents insurance to cover accidental loss and damage away from home and had the TM listed as a contents item. Not sure if insurance by the airlines would dover it.

[Thermomixer]

JaneeZee took hers on the plane with blades in check luggage

[riv_mum]

Thanks All. I had heard of ppl taking them but didnt know how they got on. Hadn't even thought of the blades issue!!!!!!