The rules regarding carrying rackets onto a plane as hand luggage are not universal, which can be frustrating. There were times where I was able to carry my rackets without a problem, but I was occasionally forced to check them with my bags.
Sometimes the airline had no issues with carrying the rackets, but airport security did not allow me to go through security with them.
My experiences varied from airline to airline, country to country and so on. Under TSA rules , individuals are allowed to carry tennis rackets on board as hand luggage. Equivalent agencies worldwide like the EU also accept tennis rackets as a carry-on items. Therefore, be advised that it is up to the individual airlines whether or not you can carry rackets with you. Tennis rackets are prohibited.
Thinking of avoiding the process of attempting to carry on your rackets altogether and plan to check them instead? There are a couple of things to consider if you use this strategy. First, it goes without saying that they will have to be wrapped in a material like bubble wrap to protect them from getting damaged if you are using a soft bag. Wrapping them individually is your safest option. Second, extreme temperature changes in the hold can alter your string tension.
If you are using a string type that is particularly delicate like natural gut, you might find that your setup has materially changed when you next hit.
If you have to check your rackets, packing them in a hard case with ample padding is your best bet. If you are flying economy on most global airlines you might struggle to carry on a bag big enough to hold your rackets.
However, if you have strong negotiating skills, ample charm or a friendly check-in agent you might be able to sneak a bag with your rackets into the overhead compartment. Because this is far from a guarantee, the most prudent choice is to choose a checked bag large enough to fit your rackets and bring along some bubble wrap in the event you're forced to improvise and transfer your rackets into your biggest piece of luggage destined for the hold of your plane.
What has your experience been? Have you been able to carry your rackets on the plane? Have you ever been stopped? Let us know in the comments below. As a short checklist you probably want at least one racquet, a change of weather appropriate clothes, and tennis shoes somewhere in your carry-on luggage. So there you have it. My collected thoughts and ideas on how to best travel with tennis racquets. Good luck and have fun out there. Fiend At Court participates in the amazon associates program and receives a paid commission on any purchases made via the links in this article.
Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Share this: Twitter Facebook. However planning for your flight prior and packing properly your Tennis RAcket will ease the screening process and travel experience. I researched also twitter to see what are TSA are responses about taking Tennis rackets and as you can see the TSA do not have any restrictions about them or being considered as dangerous items.
Tennis rackets are allowed in your carry on bag,however you could save a lot of anxiety if you would check your airline carry on size before taking your Tennis racket onboard.
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