Transiting Addis Ababa with guns

12 March 2018, 07:53

I'm looking to use Star Alliance air miles from Los Angeles to Windhoek next year and this year they had some great deals on Ethiopian Airlines; (LAX to IAD through Addis Ababa to Windhoek).

I see that Ethiopian Airlines has procedures in place to check sporting arms but does anyone know if they let United check the guns all the way through from LAX to WDH?

Thanks for any information.

Frank

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18 March 2018, 17:05

SIKA98K

@Fjold. Check to see if United have a baggage handling agreement in place.
If both are Star Alliance members they should.
I am flying Ethiopian to Windhoek next month.
Great prices and only one stopover.

21 March 2018, 10:15

Fjold

I'll do that. Please let me know how they treat you in Addis Ababa with guns if you bring one.

Thanks,

29 March 2018, 21:39

acteon

TRANSITing via Addis airport with guns is no problem providing they are checked-in up to your final destination (Windhoek). I often fly Ethiopian from Paris (France)to Windhoek, Entebbe and Vic. Falls without any trouble,after having declared guns details to the airline when booking.

29 March 2018, 21:56

Fjold

Thanks,

I've been on the phone twice with United and no one seems to know what a baggage handling agreement is.

29 March 2018, 23:30

Bud Meadows

quote:
Originally posted by Fjold:
Thanks,

I've been on the phone twice with United and no one seems to know what a baggage handling agreement is.

All United knows is how to mishandle defiant closeted homosexual drug abusing physicians

30 March 2018, 04:38

Fjold

quote:
Originally posted by Bud Meadows:
quote:
Originally posted by Fjold:
Thanks,

I've been on the phone twice with United and no one seems to know what a baggage handling agreement is.

All United knows is how to mishandle defiant closeted homosexual drug abusing physicians

I have to respectfully disagree. United knows how to kill animals.

30 March 2018, 05:50

SIKA98K

quote:
Originally posted by Fjold:
I'll do that. Please let me know how they treat you in Addis Ababa with guns if you bring one.

Thanks,

Will do.

13 May 2018, 07:22

SIKA98K

@fjold, safely there and back. We passed through Adis Ababa with very little grief.
When we presented to board the plane we were asked to step aside until all four of us were together. A gentleman then took us downstairs and into baggage handling where we had to open our cases and verify the rifles serial numbers.
Same procedure on the way back.
We also had to fill out some disclaimer forms in triplicate (very simple) beforehand.
It was no big deal.
However my 2 scopes were severely out of kilter when checking them morning of day 1. That can happen with any airline I suppose.

12 June 2018, 05:20

Fjold

quote:
Originally posted by SIKA98K:
@fjold, safely there and back. We passed through Adis Ababa with very little grief.
When we presented to board the plane we were asked to step aside until all four of us were together. A gentleman then took us downstairs and into baggage handling where we had to open our cases and verify the rifles serial numbers.
Same procedure on the way back.
We also had to fill out some disclaimer forms in triplicate (very simple) beforehand.
It was no big deal.
However my 2 scopes were severely out of kilter when checking them morning of day 1. That can happen with any airline I suppose.

Thanks for the information.

I forgot to check on your response until today. Is there anyway to get the forms required beforehand or do you have to wait until you actually get in the airport there?

It looks like I'll be flying through there next April.

14 June 2018, 05:25

SIKA98K

Frank,

I emailed the local office and they sent them to me in a PDF which we printed off.
Next April ? We might be on the same flight !

14 June 2018, 19:38

Fjold

quote:
Originally posted by SIKA98K:
Frank,

I emailed the local office and they sent them to me in a PDF which we printed off.
Next April ? We might be on the same flight !

The flight that I'm that looking at has a layover in Dublin so I'll let you know when as I get closer.

On the forms: what "local office" did you email, the airline? If you still have the form I'd appreciate a copy to see.

16 June 2018, 18:45

SIKA98K

Well I am morally obliged to buy you a pint of Guinness if possible or a glass of Jameson Caskmate if you are not stuck airside.

17 June 2018, 05:47

Fjold

quote:
Originally posted by SIKA98K:
Well I am morally obliged to buy you a pint of Guinness if possible or a glass of Jameson Caskmate if you are not stuck airside.

They say that the lay over is only one hour for refueling but that may be enough time.

I know that we are going to have to hit the Duty Free shop in Dublin as the choices for whisky and cigars may be limited in Addis Ababa and I don't remember being able to buy anything in Windhoek on arrival.

17 June 2018, 12:31

SIKA98K

Whiskey we have aplenty. Don’t buy your cigars in Dublin airport however. Tobacco products here are banned from public display so there is no humidor

19 June 2018, 07:01

Fjold

quote:
Originally posted by SIKA98K:
Whiskey we have aplenty. Don’t buy your cigars in Dublin airport however. Tobacco products here are banned from public display so there is no humidor

Thanks, good to know. New Zealand is the same way.

26 February 2020, 17:22

mboga biga bwana

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Transiting Addis Ababa with guns

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