Gun case size restrictions on Northwest/KLM

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23 June 2005, 02:35

Robo

Gun case size restrictions on Northwest/KLM

Has anyone heard of a new (withing the last 2 weeks) limitation that Northwest/KLM are putting on gun cases as checked baggage. Besides their size limitations I have heard rumors that they are not even allowing them as one of your 2 checked luggage pieces. Supposedly this is new and their web site has not been updated yet with this new policy.

Leaving in a month and any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

23 June 2005, 07:00

Russell E. Taylor

I haven't heard this and I leave 27 Jul 05, so you've certainly got my attention. Please apprise me/us with updates as you learn them.

Russ

27 June 2005, 06:25

maki

BTT. I'm interested too.

Dean

...I say that hunters go into Paradise when they die, and live in this world more joyfully than any other men.
-Edward, Duke of York

29 June 2005, 01:13

nopride2

I just got back yesterday, June 27. Northwest/KLM Seattle to Johannesberg via Amsterdam. No problems with guncase, a full length Starlight.

Dave

29 June 2005, 01:36

almostacowboy

thanks Dave

Dave

"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value."
-Thomas Paine, "American Crisis"

29 June 2005, 02:08

cchunter

I called KLM Sweden and theey had no new rules at least when traveling from Europe

29 June 2005, 10:55

Russell E. Taylor

Thanks, Christer. I won't worry now. I'm taking one of Mims' TuffPaks.

Thanks again.

Russ

29 June 2005, 13:12

GRP

Tuff Pak question. How do you pack your rifles. Do you slip your rifles into soft scabbords and then put them in to shake around? How do you guys prevent that. I suppose you could pack clothes around them, but that seems like a pain to have to pull everything apart for customs and then repack.

Also do you leave your scope on the guns or pack separate? Need advice please

29 June 2005, 13:21

cchunter

GRP

I pack my guns in soft cases and stock up, clothes and others around in a tuff sack (leave it open in the top end) and when I show the rifles I only open the back part of the soft case and pull the guns out, when ready I slide them back again with no problems.

02 July 2005, 08:00

GRP

cchunter
Thanks, you mention Tuff sack, is that different than a saddle bag.

02 July 2005, 09:30

Geronomo

The Tuff Sack is an inner nylon zippered sack which fits inside. When you want to pull just the guns out, you pull the sack out about half way, open the end and there are your guns. No need to shuffle things around inside.

Geronimo

02 July 2005, 15:43

GRP

Mims, I need one, I'm taking three guns to Zim, can you help me out with information please