[Dixielandjazz] Air travel and axes

[willc]

"Robert S. Ringwald" wrote:
> 
> David Livingston asks:
> 
> > I am traveling on a plane with my trumpet for thefirst time since 9/11. I
> plan to take my trumpet ascarry-on > and need to know what I can and can't
> take in the case to avoid security trouble.
> 
>  I have traveled allot with bands since 911.  You should have no trouble at
> all carrying your tpt on.  Just make sure you have no sharp objects,
> fingernail clippers, etc.
> 
Ringwald is right. I took my pocket cornet to Sacramento, no sweat
coming or going. 
To insure against sharp object problems, I pulled the tuning slides way
out.

Will Connelly
River Liffey Saloon Jazz Band
Fort Lauderdale, Florida