Subject: Re: PUPT: Flying vs shipping
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 16:26:08 -0400


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Dear List:

It's been interesting reading your comments on airlines and their new security measures.  Allow me to add another viewpoint.

Last September, my team was in Frankfurt, Germany on 9/11.  Our show fit into two suitcases (including staging) that met the maximum measurements allowed by Lufthansa airlines.  After the attacks, I left EVERYTHING that even looked suspicious in Germany, donated it to a local group and was glad to return home without problems.  However, it still took us three hours to get through security in Frankfurt.

I realize that this was only 11 days after the atttack, but...  Why mess around?  Tensions around the world haven't decreased since then.  Part of a smooth trip is planning ahead.  Take the stress off yourself (and airline employees) and just play by the rules.  It's better than looking down the business end of a semi-automatic weapon while someone questions you about your luggage (I've seen it happen at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul).


Just a thought...

Darlys Bullock

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