Re: [Paddlewise] knives and airlines

"Seng, Dave" wrote:

>   When I go through the Alaska Airlines (the only major airline that flies
> into Juneau) metal detectors I usually have at least my everyday pocket
> knife and my Leatherman on my person - I just place them in the basket so
> that they can be visually examined by the personnel manning the metal
> detector and then I'm on my way.  The only time I had a problem at an
> airport was at O'Hare airport in Chicago when they questioned why I was
> carrying a folding knife with a four-inch blade.  Maybe things are
> _slightly_ more relaxed up here than "Outside" but I shouldn't think that
> anyone would give you a hard time about a little Swiss Army type of knife.

I think you've been lucky.  They're not supposed to let you carry any knives
on board.  I always make sure I put such things in checked and not carry-on
luggage.

Mike

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