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Actually, the airline does not run the security checkpoints so their response is really not the one that counts. They do not look in your pack.
As questions about poles on planes go, this is a case of 'same, same but not same': My friend and I will be walking in the new year, both with Pacerpoles (the ones with the odd and beautifully comfortable handles) and I was wondering - poles aren't allowed on planes because the metal tips can be used as weapons, but can you take the handle part on board?
EDIT: For clarity, the top section of the pole and the handle, as the handles do not come away from the pole/pipe/tube.
The length of the top section will be about 50 cms, so size wise it shouldn't be a problem. Sending the Pacers in the post is expensive because of the size and weight of the handles but sending the bottom two sections (times four for both of us) carbon sections would be a doddle - smaller, lighter and cheaper. Sending them through the hold will cost a lot more with the prices certain carriers charge for hold luggage these days - and two legs each way as well.
Does anyone know? Or if anyone is going through security somewhere in Europe and into Santiago, who are famous for confiscating poles, one of these days and feel like asking staff I'd be interested to know what they say ...
Buen Camino planning everyone!
Many of us travel with packs that fit within the size requirements of all the major airlines! I usually choose to check a small bag but that's so I can send a few things like a knife and poles.I cannot imagine that a camino backpack is that small that you can take it with you in the cabin.
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