I am going to be travelling to California on business for a couple of weeks in January. I will be flying BA from Manchester to LA. I will have a few days leisure time and plan to visit some of the wilder places, away from the cities.
I would like to take a fixed-blade bushcraft knife with me. Obviously I would carry it in my checked bag, not in the cabin. Does any know the rules on this? It is the arrival in the US that concerns me. Also arriving back in the UK.
Here's what BA say on their website under banned and restricted items:
"Larger scissors/knives (blades greater than 6cm (2.4in) and sharp or pointed scissors/small knives" may be carried in baggage in the hold.
I am also wondering if it is worth risking anyway, even if the regulations allow it. Might it be more sensible to carry my usual Victorinox knife.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
I would like to take a fixed-blade bushcraft knife with me. Obviously I would carry it in my checked bag, not in the cabin. Does any know the rules on this? It is the arrival in the US that concerns me. Also arriving back in the UK.
Here's what BA say on their website under banned and restricted items:
"Larger scissors/knives (blades greater than 6cm (2.4in) and sharp or pointed scissors/small knives" may be carried in baggage in the hold.
I am also wondering if it is worth risking anyway, even if the regulations allow it. Might it be more sensible to carry my usual Victorinox knife.
Any guidance would be appreciated.