Re: Bagging, was Re: ACA

[Kathy Olson <kathy@thekrib.com>]

Randy,

I am all for doing the carry on approach, but that doesn't work with large
volume fish buying!!  

Kathy

On Mon, 24 Jul 2000, Randy & Deb Carey wrote:

> Over the past year I've traveled to and from several cities with fish.  I have
> avoided problems every time.
> 
> I always pack fish in a soft-sided piece of carry-on luggage.  If needed, I
> reduce the water and air levels for the few hours my cargo will be in transit.
> (Breathable bags can be made really small!)  These fish bags are wrapped in a
> larger bag (maybe even a garbage bag) to capture any leaked water.  And a few
> clothes are wrapped around this outter bag -- providing padding to dampen
> vibrations, insulation from cold, and muffling of sloshing water sounds.
> 
> Of course I carry my camera with me on the plane, but anything that might trigger
> a search is sent  separately through the x-ray machine.  I've never been stopped
> because of my bag.  No one has ever said anything about something strange looking
> in my bag.  I don't worry much anymore.
> 
> I always make sure my bag will fit under the seat and that is where I stow it.
> Then I don't have to worry about [1] someone squishing my carry-on, [2] leaks
> coming through the over-head compartment, [3] being told that there's not enough
> room so that I'd have to check it in.
> 
> So pack those fish in a flexible carry-on, don't use a fish box.  I think the
> airlines respect people's privacy and as long the luggage does not look (or
> sound) unusual.  They aren't going to ask you what's in a duffle bag (unless its
> leaking).  And they aren't going to keep you from carrying on a bag if it fits
> under a seat (an issue that saved my fish on yesterday's flight).
> 
> -- Randy
> 
> 
> 
> Erik Olson wrote:
> 
> > During the convention we were beseiged by horror stories about airport
> > checkin.  Folks being charged $60 to have their fish put in the plane as
> > air freight, or worse, having their coolers turned away entirely. LoBello
> > and others in the hospitality suite had some absolutely BRUTAL stories
> 
> 
> 
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