Knives on a plane? Believe it.
I flew from Dulles International Airport on Monday and forgot to remove my Leatherman Squirt from my keyring. I put my keys in a bin with my shoes when passing through security and the TSA simply didn't notice. Neither did I until I was on the plane :/
Do you WANT to end up on a watch (or no-fly) list?!? :-)
ReplyDeleteI had a similar experience recently flying return Brisbane to Sydney. I carry on a pack I use for mountain biking, which contains a tool kit. The tool kit includes a knife, shifting spanner, several replacement spokes, multi-tool (allen keys, screw drivers, etc.), bits of wire (holding broken chain together) and random other bits and pieces.
ReplyDeleteI got through Brisbane fine, however on the return flight got caught in Sydney. I told the guy that I got through Brisbane, and he informed me that they often find items that passengers have taken through other airport security (he implied BNE & MEL in particular were lax).
I was in a particularly foul mood having been bumped off my flight, waiting in an "express" line for over an hour (causing me to miss a function for Vienne), so I argued with him for a bit. He said they don't allow "tools" on board. He wasn't able to give me the definition of a "tool", he just repeated the line.
He offered to dispose of the toolkit, or, for me to check my baggage in. I opted for the latter.
No all I need to do is remember to remove the tool kit before the next flight!