That's good to know, thanks. Last time I flew with my gear I flew Southwest,
and while TSA was curious and sure to check everything, they certainly
didn't add an additional charge.

Jim

On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 10:41 AM, David Chessler <chessler@...> wrote:

> I've just been told that Air Tran applies expensive excess baggage fees
> if you
> fly with fencing gear in your luggage. They have a special rate for golf
> gear
> (and they ask, and even inspect), but fencing gear is about $100 each way.
>
> Other airlines don't do this at the present time.
>
> --
>
> YIS
>
> Davitt il Bigollo da Pisa
> Erudit de l'Academie de Espee de Atlantia
> Storvik (rapier)
> Roxbury Mill (other things)
>
>
>


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