Helmet on board

[hakunamatata]

Hi,
I go from Madrid to Lima with PlusUltra Airlines. I called information and they told me that motorcycle helmet is a dangerous object and I cannot take it on board. I've read a lot of comments before and people said it was fine so I didn't expect that
Have you ever flown with these airlines? Was there any problem with a helmet?
How can I secure my helmet if I have to put it inn registered luggage?

Ania

[mark manley]

I have carried mine on many occasions as both checked and hand luggage, the only problem I had was when carrying it on at Baku airport when an overzealous security guard told me I could not take it, I drop it in their bin and a colleague of his discreetly brought it to me later and apologised.
I cannot believe it is classed as dangerous and I would suggest you pack it in your checked luggage and say nothing.

[mark manley]

I asked a friend who works for the TSA, these are the people who check your luggage at US airports where they are more strict than many countries and she said there there is no problem with a helmet as checked or carry on luggage.

[shu...]

I have always carried my helmet on board in a small pack or duffle bag. No problem with Southwest, United, American, Lufthansa, Condor, or Turkish Air.

I would call them again and check with a different person.

If they do not allow it on board, I would pack it full of soft items, pad it on all sides, put it inside my zipped riding jacket, inside my gear bag and send it as checked luggage. Not much else you can do. I would be pretty confident that it would be okay, but, if not, it would be just the first of your trip's challenges.

.........shu

[brclarke]

I've flown with my helmet and gloves in a carry-on bag many times and have never been grief. If the security guys look at it, the only comment I've gotten is mild interest and a few curious questions about renting a motorcycle at my destination.

Honestly, it sounds to me as though the person on the phone didn't know what he/she was talking about.

[maria41]

Same here. Been flying few times with my helmet over the years (Moscow, Bishkek, Istanbul, Rio, USA, Vietnam...) and never had any questions asked.


Helmet is always in a carry bag. Always went through security with no issues.