Neil Cummins <*neilcummins*@*utvinternet*.*ie*> writes:
>Guys,
>Can anyone give me the package dimensions of the 30" delta unifence
>(36-902). Just ordered one, I'm in the States next week but I'm a bit
>worried about getting it on the plane on the way home.
I just put together my Unifence. The box with the fence in it was about
42" long by 12" wide by 8" high. The rail comes seperate.
Brian Elfert
"Joe Tylicki" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I've taken skis and golf clubs with me in the past, don't think a 30"
fence
> (no matter how inefficiently it's packaged) would be rejected.
>
> Joe
Depends. The new size limits are smaller than many golf clubs. Clubs are
specifically mentioned at being OK by some airlines. The airlines would lose
a lot of business if they charged extra for them.
Items that exceed 62" total length + height+ width Accepted with a fee
Over 80" Not accepted
If you can get the package marked "wheelchair" you can bring it. Maybe you
should add a mobile base?
Ed
Unless he's headed to the Andes, it might be hard to convince the airline he
is really going skiing in July or August. :-)
Joe
> >
>
> Ask if Skis are acceptable to ship, then get a bag designed to carry skis.
> That makes it luggage, rather than freight. This from taking a ceiling
> fan to Hawaii from the mainland before they were readily available there.
> That flimsy nylon bag, regardless of what is in it, makes a difference in
> how they classify items. Of course with the new homeland insecurity act
> all bets may be off.
> Joe
>
"Neil Cummins" <*neilcummins*@*utvinternet*.*ie*> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Guys,
> Can anyone give me the package dimensions of the 30" delta unifence
> (36-902). Just ordered one, I'm in the States next week but I'm a bit
> worried about getting it on the plane on the way home.
> regards,
> Neil
Delta does have a "contact us" section on their web page. They should be
able to give you the dimensions. The rails are the longest part and in my
case (Bies fence) it was in a separate carton from the fence itself. Be
sure to check with your airlines size limits; they have become somewhat
restrictive.
Ed.
"Neil Cummins" writes
> Can anyone give me the package dimensions of the 30" delta unifence
> (36-902). Just ordered one, I'm in the States next week but I'm a bit
> worried about getting it on the plane on the way home.
> regards,
Rest easy, as long as you don't try to get it on as "carry on".
No, can't give you any dimensions, but it is not heavy, not large and from
memory, will be in two (2) boxes.
Can't comment on any possible customs problems; however<G>.
HTH
Lew
After 30+ years of flying, I'm never amazed at what people
are willing to "try" to bring on a airplane.
I have seen guitars,televisons,hat boxes,coolers,stuffed
animals,a "full size mannequin", live animals in a purse,
and pieces of luggage that nobody in the NFL
could possibly carry.
The passenger is always "amazed" that the attendant will not
let them bring there "stuff" on board.
Which begs the question, "How in the name of God did they get
through security or customer check-in ???".
Swingman wrote:
> "
> I am always amazed at how ignored the published cabin baggage limitations
> are. On a recent transatlantic flight some folks got on the plane with more
> baggage than I checked.
>
Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> "Joe Tylicki" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>I've taken skis and golf clubs with me in the past, don't think a 30"
>
> fence
>
>>(no matter how inefficiently it's packaged) would be rejected.
>>
>>Joe
>
>
> Depends. The new size limits are smaller than many golf clubs. Clubs are
> specifically mentioned at being OK by some airlines. The airlines would lose
> a lot of business if they charged extra for them.
>
> Items that exceed 62" total length + height+ width Accepted with a fee
> Over 80" Not accepted
>
> If you can get the package marked "wheelchair" you can bring it. Maybe you
> should add a mobile base?
> Ed
>
>
Ask if Skis are acceptable to ship, then get a bag designed to carry skis.
That makes it luggage, rather than freight. This from taking a ceiling
fan to Hawaii from the mainland before they were readily available there.
That flimsy nylon bag, regardless of what is in it, makes a difference in
how they classify items. Of course with the new homeland insecurity act
all bets may be off.
Joe
"I'm going early for the pre season tailgate party":-)
joe
Joe Tylicki wrote:
> Unless he's headed to the Andes, it might be hard to convince the airline he
> is really going skiing in July or August. :-)
>
> Joe
>
>
>
>>Ask if Skis are acceptable to ship, then get a bag designed to carry skis.
>> That makes it luggage, rather than freight. This from taking a ceiling
>>fan to Hawaii from the mainland before they were readily available there.
>>That flimsy nylon bag, regardless of what is in it, makes a difference in
>>how they classify items. Of course with the new homeland insecurity act
>>all bets may be off.
>>Joe
>>
>
>
>
I just got back from Jamaica and while down there bought a big
carving. Almost 7' tall and about 12" diamater of a parrot on a
branch. They packaged it up in newspaper and wrapped cardboard around
it and used packing tape. They even created a handle for it out of
tape and cardboard, and the handle made it almost home bfore it broke.
The airline in Jamaica didn't even bat an eye when they saw it. Came
through customs and they never even looked at it. Checked it back on
for my second leg of the flight and no problmes. This thing must have
weighed in excess of 80 pounds and there was no additional charge.
Neil Cummins <*neilcummins*@*utvinternet*.*ie*> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Guys,
> Can anyone give me the package dimensions of the 30" delta unifence
> (36-902). Just ordered one, I'm in the States next week but I'm a bit
> worried about getting it on the plane on the way home.
> regards,
> Neil
"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
>Clubs are
> specifically mentioned at being OK by some airlines. The airlines would
lose
> a lot of business if they charged extra for them.
I am always amazed at how ignored the published cabin baggage limitations
are. On a recent transatlantic flight some folks got on the plane with more
baggage than I checked.
--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 7/10/04
I've taken skis and golf clubs with me in the past, don't think a 30" fence
(no matter how inefficiently it's packaged) would be rejected.
Joe
"Lew Hodgett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Neil Cummins" writes
>
> > Can anyone give me the package dimensions of the 30" delta unifence
> > (36-902). Just ordered one, I'm in the States next week but I'm a bit
> > worried about getting it on the plane on the way home.
> > regards,
>
> Rest easy, as long as you don't try to get it on as "carry on".
>
> No, can't give you any dimensions, but it is not heavy, not large and from
> memory, will be in two (2) boxes.
>
> Can't comment on any possible customs problems; however<G>.
>
> HTH
>
> Lew
>
>
On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 14:41:11 GMT, Pat Barber
<[email protected]> wrote:
>After 30+ years of flying, I'm never amazed at what people
>are willing to "try" to bring on a airplane.
>
>I have seen guitars,
I've flown many, many times with rare guitars.
I check with the gate agent to put it in a cabin closet and have never
been denied.
Barry