318Touring 40 Report post Posted August 30, 2022 I'm planning to bring my euro plates as hand luggage to Auckland when picking up a vehicle on the weekend. Wondering whether the (sometimes) overzealous aviation security will classify that bludgeoning weapon? Anyone has experience bringing this into the cabin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 556 Report post Posted August 31, 2022 I would pay for check-in in that case. Sharp edges - wouldn't be surprised if they stop you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted September 1, 2022 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted September 1, 2022 How true, how true ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4015 Report post Posted September 1, 2022 I'd just wrap them up, surely they're less dangerous than wielding a laptop. I'm sure they don't come with handling instructions, they don't have sharp edges. Interesting question nevertheless, and given that Customs seem to have the authority to arbitrarily and unilaterally apply subjective rules, it's probably a valid one! Let us know what you do, and how you get on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2373 Report post Posted September 1, 2022 Why not just wait until you have the car back at home before fitting the plates...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted September 2, 2022 I'm not changing the plates in Auckland as I'll pull them off for cleaning when I get back to Welly anyway - but still begs the question, will they or won't they .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1896 Report post Posted September 2, 2022 I found out today that a piece of metal tube longer than 200mm is considered a no go, shorter than that is fine, but no sharp edges involved.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted September 7, 2022 cant remember where i was flying to but i had a lighter in my bag recently. I took it out, and told them i knew i shouldnt have it. they said oh no you can take that no problem. So who really knows these days. I mostly fly regional so never really get checked anyways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4015 Report post Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) Lighters have always been okay, since the days of smoking on planes it's been very, very difficult to ignite any fixture or fitting in the cabin of a commercial airliner. And since nobody considers a lighter a weapon, they're on the whitelist. On the other hand, US CBP stole my brass cigar punch, from my checked luggage, because it was shaped like a bullet. FUCBP, I liked that punch, and it was a gift. Edited September 8, 2022 by M3AN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
