What to do with my walking stick when flying domestic?
Posted by sairemrys@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 21 comments
Flying to Edinburgh next week from Stansted. I want to bring my walking stick as I expect we'll be walking a lot. I don't need the stick all the time but it's definitely helpful for trips like this.
Could I have it with me as hand luggage or would it need to be hold?
PontiusThe-AV8Tor@reddit
If you don't put it in the hold you may well never see it again. Put it inside your Bergen or suitcase ! If you attach it to your daysack and try and go through as hand luggage anywhere in UK will take it away from you as a potential weapon! It has to go in the hold so either secure it properly preferably inside your bergen or zip tie it etc to your bergen and cut at the other end! which is what i have done with expedition stuff and diving stuff etc
PontiusThe-AV8Tor@reddit
You’re right why would I as a Captain, Airline Pilot and Instructor know what you can or cannot have aboard an aircraft?
The OP described an extendable walking pole. Not a medical aid.
https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/sports-equipment
https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/baggage-essentials/liquids-and-restrictions
I have been flying for many decades now last decade before retirement. If he presented with that item on any airline I have flown for and I’ve flown for airlines based on 4 continents then it would be put in the hold.
Having been at more than one training session physically demonstrating what can be done with one by someone who knows what they are doing with malicious intent. I personally understand why.
It is also my job to know what the law and rules and regulations about these items are so I don’t get my airline sued by refusing something that is allowable.
Feel free to disagree with written government policy enforced by the airport staff in UK and most other nations and also with most airlines policies but do us a favour with the telling me I don’t know what I’m talking about or acting as if I randomly guessed an answer.
Alternative-Emu2000@reddit
I don't think you know what "walking stick" means.
Prologic87@reddit
This is some proper nonsense.
DameKumquat@reddit
Take it onto the plane - it doesn't count as a personal item. I keep it by my seat, ideally the window, but it can slide down. Sometimes there's a knob on the seat in front I can hang it on, using the wrist strap.
langly3@reddit
That’s not a nice way to talk about your fellow passengers, unless they suddenly recline onto you.
bondinchas@reddit
If you're flying with easyJet yes... https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/baggage/hold-luggage
If another airline, check their website for cabin luggage.
Alternative-Emu2000@reddit
From the page you linked to:
Accessories
You’re allowed to bring some extra things into the cabin. e.g. umbrella, overcoat, crutches, walking stick, one standard bag of goods bought at the airport.
No-Jicama-6523@reddit
No, crutches and walking frames can be brought on board. Walking frames might need to go in the hold, implying crutches never do. A walking stick is basically a crutch.
https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/boarding-and-flying/medicine-medical-conditions-and-equipment
Mr_Bumcrest@reddit
I'm reasonably sure there is a scene in the Two Towers that gives excellent advice on this
Difficult_Bad1064@reddit
You could shake it at misbehaving children, trip someone, press buttons. The possibilities are endless!
You are fine just taking it on. Just try not to fill it with drugs.
Desperate_Land_8975@reddit
You can fill walking sticks with drugs?!!!!
*suddenly acquires a limp and a walking stick…
True-Register-9403@reddit
You need to think bigger man...£65,000 drugs seized
Desperate_Land_8975@reddit
Ha, that’s epic. As I’m quite tall I reckon I could pack in more than a kilo 😝
True-Register-9403@reddit
🤣
HarissaPorkMeatballs@reddit
Are you talking about a mobility aid (cane) or a walking pole? Former obviously can be hand luggage, latter has to go in the hold.
sairemrys@reddit (OP)
Mobility aid!
Thank you
Sad-Grade6972@reddit
As long as you keep it out of the way when you're seated, it shouldn't be any problem at all. I'd imagine a pretty dim view would be taken to removing a mobility aid from someone!
PatternWeary3647@reddit
You can just carry it.
The cabin crew will probably get you to put it in the overhead locker during the flight - so don’t forget it when you disembark!
Puzzled-Barnacle-200@reddit
You can have it with you. It doesn't count as hand luggage so you can still have your bags like everyone else. It may have to go in the overhead stowage for take off and landing
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