Flying with Segway...airlines?

[jacoplen]

My Segway is getting delivered on Friday! I was thinking of taking it home with me for Christmas. I thought I read about some people on SC who has taken their Segway as checked luggage on the airlines. Does anyone know a link to an old thread on this? I am flying Southwest.

Thanks.

Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome. - Samuel Johnson

[poohbear]

I posted a similar thread last week or so:
http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6159

I was referred to:
http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6036
http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5428

Also, fredkap sent me a Transit Access Report that had a great article on the different airlines and their policies regarding segways. If you're interest in the report, e-mail me, and I'll be happy to send it on.

-poohbear

[ElectraGlide]

Also take a look at my replies on the " MAUI" subject line

Steve

[jacoplen]

Also...I saw some pictures of a plastic bin that Segway fit well in, does anyone know where I can find those pictures? I am planning on putting it in a box, taking the batteries off and placing them in my other piece of luggage, that should make it light enough? I think.

Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome. - Samuel Johnson

[herpos]

John Harrington posted the following months ago and it holds even better today since almost all Home Depots have the case.

http://www.dc-segways.com/segwayassembly/travelpacking.html

[herpos]

You might check out my topic on Segway Harness earlier this week

http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6281

[SegwayUtah]

I'm flying via American Airlines here soon. What do you think they would think if I put a p-series power base in one carry-on duffel (minus the wheels and the batteries) and put the tires, batteries, and control shaft in another carry-on? :)

I could also put the power base and batteries in one checked luggage piece and the wheels and control shaft in another.

What do you think is the best plan here? I wish the airlines would just let me bring it on the plane as my single carryon item :)

Chris

[Sleepy]

Chris,
When I flew American to SegFest, I spoke with their person in charge of wheelchairs and mobility devices. She said that since I wasn't disabled, that I wouldn't be able to check in the Segway. In fact, she said that even if I took it apart and shipped it as baggage, that they might turn me away at the airport because of the size of the batteries-- even though they're non-spillable dry cell. She said they might not let the baggage ship. So to be safe, I FedEx'd the batteries separate from the crate. I think American is especially paranoid about stuff like this. I know for a fact that several other airlines allow Segs to be checked at the gate with no questions asked.

-Alex

[AtlSeg]

Hmmmm..... now if Segway dealers would only rent batteries, then it might make travelling with a Segway just a little easier. Just a thought.

Dick (Richard) in Atlanta

[jacoplen]

This is great stuff! Thanks

Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome. - Samuel Johnson

[jrmiller]

Greetings. by now you probably have flown SWAir. I have used their services twice in the past year and I introduced them to Segways. You should have been able to ride your HT down the tarmac right to the planes door if your are handicapped. I have been permitted to do this on both flights and was treated with dignity and great care. The HT was waiting for me when I deplaned. SWAir was terrific. Please let me know how your trip went and your treatment. I have a phone number and a ladys name who I contact and she would be interested in your feedback. SEG-ON SEG-RIGHT JR