Someone made ma a walking cane that I would like to bring to the Camino for my walk. It is about 5 feet tall and in one piece. I am traveling form the United States. Has anyone brought a cane on board the plane and if so how did you accomplish that? I would be blessed to have this on my pilgrimage. It has carvings on it that share my faith.
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If the cane looks like a cane, and does not have a pointy steel tip (good for stabbing), your story is that this is a walking device to assist you in walking. I tell the TSA folks that this is a cane to help with my equilibrium (I am 70 and can pull this off).
To summarize, cane-like devices that are intended to assist a person in walking (e.g. balance) ARE allowed in the cabin. OTOH, segmented or single-length hiking sticks, pacer poles, etc. that come with a tungsten or other steel pointy tip are NOT allowed, as they make a handing stabbing weapon. Having rubber tips covering the pointy end does not matter. The x-ray will show the hard-sharp tip.
I do have a hiking cane that I sourced in Decathlon - near Santiago for €11.99. I removed the tungsten tip with pliers, and filled the hole in the end of the pole with a wooden dowel that was hammered in and cannot be removed. I use a standard round rubber tip over this. I have taken this walking assistive device into the cabin many times.
Only once did someone object at an airline gate. I told them this was a walking stick to help me with my balance. I explained that this looks like a hiking pole, only because it can be shortened for convenience if needed - like on the plane - to fit under my seat or overhead.
Hope this helps.
Tom