Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica and Air travel

[Peter Langlois <morekias@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jeff

It's a breeze.  TSA knows what they look like and they go through scanners
no problem.

I use a soft side type sleeve (nylon, Seydel branded, about $8 bucks).  I
don't travel with the cases, or keep them in cases - too much space.



On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 9:27 AM, Degregorio, Jeffery <
jeffery.degregorio@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Good morning:
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> I'm flying to Miami today on Southwest originating from a small US city
> airport and have a question or desire to know other's experience...
>
> I'm sure many of you travel by plane a lot with your harps (especially to
> and from SPAH) and other events.  How difficult is it to go through airport
> security with harps?  Has anyone ever been denied to take their harps on
> the plane?  Is this something security see as common?  I don't have a
> "solid" case to transport them yet, but have the harps in their original
> manufacturer cases.  What tips do any of you have?
>
> I leave this afternoon and desire to take my harps with me on a Caribbean
> cruise.  Last time I went out of Galveston on a cruise, we drove there (so
> airport security was no concern) and was fortunate enough to be in a talent
> show and desire to do the same again.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Jeffery C. DeGregorio
> HR Information Systems Coordinator
> Human Resources Center
> 716 Ayers Street - Corpus Christi, TX  78404
> Phone: 361-881-3343
> Fax: 361-883-6478
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