Re: [Paddlewise] Flares In A Cargo Hold Can Result in a Catastrophy

From: <Outfit3029_at_aol.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 16:27:22 EST
In a message dated 3/3/00 8:44:08 PM !!!First Boot!!!, cakayak_at_mindspring.com 
writes:

<< Federal Express and UPS have both been fined for accepting "Hazardous 
 Material" for air shipment that were not labeled properly and should have 
 been sent ground. >>

 I was an UPS driver and I have been chewed out by customers for not 
accepting air packages that were shipped in boxes that were marked as 
hazardous materials.  Even if the box is brand new but has been preprinted 
with a hazardous material label it is not allowed on aircraft.
 I know an individual that was flying to Europe for a cycling trip.  They 
purchased a new MSR Whisperlite stove for the occasion.  The airlines ticket 
clerk would not allow the stove aboard the plane, as I mentioned, it was 
brand new.  My guess would be that the clerk got a new stove out of the deal.
 Bruce McCutcheon
  WEO
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