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TSA ignores direct questions on trekking poles. It will be a crap shoot; some agents will ignore them, others will confiscate them. Coming home, Santiago security is fairly consistent in confiscating them. To be safe, check them as hold baggage.we tried to get a straight answer from them, but were unsuccessful.
My wife and I are hoping to avoid checking a bag and wondered if anyone has tried to carry on collapsable hiking poles. The TSA site mentions ski poles and we tried to get a straight answer from them, but were unsuccessful. I've seen other threads where people mention checking them in, but didn't know if anyone just takes the small collapsable ones on the plane inside their pack.
Cheers,
Judd
My wife and I are hoping to avoid checking a bag and wondered if anyone has tried to carry on collapsable hiking poles. The TSA site mentions ski poles and we tried to get a straight answer from them, but were unsuccessful. I've seen other threads where people mention checking them in, but didn't know if anyone just takes the small collapsable ones on the plane inside their pack.
Cheers,
Judd
Come to think about it, I even passed through airport security in Madrid on route to Pamplona with my poles in my carry on pack.
Come to think about it, I even passed through airport security in Madrid on route to Pamplona with my poles in my carry on pack.
Yes, I have transferred in Madrid from my US flight to an internal Spain flight and have also carried them on with no problem on flights to Bilbao, Pamplona, Valencia, and Barcelona. I do know for a fact though that you can't get them through Santiago's security, so I always pack them up on the way home. Buen camino, Laurie
Ok, one more test case! Mike, do you have a Plan B just in case? Good luck and a very buen camino to you. I'm sure you have all those pre-camino jitters, anxieties, and nerves right now, what I would give to be suffering in that way at this moment!
We're thinking of leaving ours at home and hoping that we can buy something in SJPdP - does anyone know if that's an option? I've heard there is a really good outfitting store there.My wife and I are hoping to avoid checking a bag and wondered if anyone has tried to carry on collapsable hiking poles. The TSA site mentions ski poles and we tried to get a straight answer from them, but were unsuccessful. I've seen other threads where people mention checking them in, but didn't know if anyone just takes the small collapsable ones on the plane inside their pack.
Cheers,
Judd
Because British Airways seems adamant about 'no poles' on board, (I fly from Vancouver, Canada to Madrid) I am purchasing my poles in St. Jean. I am told they are approx 15 euros for a pair. If you are starting from St. Jean, the shop is Boutique du Pelerin, 32 rue de la citadel Tel: 05 59 37 98 52.We're thinking of leaving ours at home and hoping that we can buy something in SJPdP - does anyone know if that's an option? I've heard there is a really good outfitting store there.
Thanks, Allan
Hi grayland, the poles I'm using for training are not the the collapsible type. They do shorten, but not enough to go into my 36L pack. Even if they did, I just don't want to chance it. I'm quite happy to purchase poles in St. Jean. Then when I return to Canada, if and when I'm asked to check them, it won't matter near as much to me.Maggie...
I wonder how the airline (British) would know what is in your pack? Most airports around the world have a government agency that screens luggage and passengers before boarding. Airlines would normally have no part in checking the contents of packs....at least that is my experience.
Yes, I have been in email contact with the shop La Boutique du Pelerin; nice folks.Good decision, Maggie. I just wanted to point out that the airline probably would not decide whether you carried the poles on board.
There are actually two good Pilgrim shops in SJPdP. I am familiar with the one by the bridge on the main highway/ street in town. Good people and most things you are looking for including poles.
As a former Seattleite (West Seattle), I wish you a Buen Camino Judd. I'm sure the poles will find you just fine. I moved back to my homeland 12 years ago to Victoria. I too will fly to Madrid on the 21st from Vancouver.Thanks all for the info. We're flying from Seattle to Atlanta then Madrid. We decided to just check them since we are staying after a few days with friends and wanted non-hiking clothes with us at the end. We're lucky that we can just give our friends the bag at the start.
Thanks!Because British Airways seems adamant about 'no poles' on board, (I fly from Vancouver, Canada to Madrid) I am purchasing my poles in St. Jean. I am told they are approx 15 euros for a pair. If you are starting from St. Jean, the shop is Boutique du Pelerin, 32 rue de la citadel Tel: 05 59 37 98 52.
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