____/ Mark Kent on Sunday 20 January 2008 20:55 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> ____/ Mark Kent on Sunday 20 January 2008 11:45 : \____
>>
>>> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>>>> ____/ [H]omer on Saturday 19 January 2008 17:05 : \____
>>>>
>>>>> Verily I say unto thee, that thad05@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx spake
>>>>> thusly:
>>>>>> Tim Smith <reply_in_group@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hell...I know someone who openly takes on every flight a cutting
>>>>>>> weapon
>>>>> [...]
>>>>>> About a year ago I had to go through the security checkpoint at the
>>>>>> city courthouse. I discovered after making it through and showing up
>>>>>> in court that my day planner had a scissors in it.
>>>>>
>>>>> BAA Airports used to routinely confiscate *nail clippers* from hand
>>>>> luggage! Who the Hell is going to use *that* as a weapon? It would
>>>>> be easier to just strangle someone.
>>>>
>>>> or clip some nails and use *that* as a weapon. ;-)
>>>>
>>>
>>> I recently had my toothpaste and shaving oil confiscated because they
>>> /weren't/ in a 1 gramme clear plastic bag. If they had been, obviously,
>>> they wouldn't be dangerous.
>>
>> Yes, it's madness and it's hard to know what can be carried and what cannot.
>> The last time I travelled abroad, I just didn't take a suitcase at all.
>> Other than clothes, things can be bought and used up.
>>
>
> I generally try to go hand-baggage only, which usually works for short
> trips. I'm off to Vienna this week to keynote on "next generation
> networks" which will be fun. Hopefully, just my cabin bag and nowt
> else.
That just makes a lot of sense, especially if you can keep your stuff in more
than one place or if you visit family/relatives/friends.
> I prefer to have basic items with me, as I've been separated from my
> hold baggage a few times, so at least a few extras in the hand are worth
> quite a bit!
Yes, it's a matter of avoiding the risk of lost/delayed delivery of baggage. It
also means no baggage claim.
> I'm still wondering what happened to the Boeing 777 at Heathrow this
> week. As I do a *lot* of flying, I'm always interested.
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