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Knitting needles on airplanes?
Are you allowed to bring knitting needles on an airlplane? Why or why not?
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It depends where you are flying from and to, and which airline you are flying with. Where I live, in the UK, you are not allowed to take knitting needles in your hand luggage at all because they can potentially be used against others. In the US there is no such blanket rule, and it is up to the airlines themselves to decide what they allow. Whilst some airlines ban it, many others allow it, particularly on domestic flights within the US. The best thing to do is call ahead to the airline itself and find out what their policy is.
There is a small risk that even if the airline says in advance that it's okay you will end up dealing with somebody difficult at checkin who won't allow you to proceed with knitting needles. because they are sharp. If this happens, you must agree to surrender your needles - if you wish to board a plane, you must co-operate fully with checkin staff. It might be a good idea to take an envelope and stamps so that if this happens you can ask them to send the parcel home so you don't loose your needles or work. For similar reasons its also a good idea not to take something you couldn't bear to part with, like some heirloom piece you've been working on for months. The best thing to take would be a small piece on circular needles or dpns - perhaps a hat or socks - so that they are both easy to pack in case they are confiscated, and can be knitted without irritating passengers next to you.
It's also worth thinking about what kind of 'extras' you'll need to take with you to work on your knitting. Don't take anything where you'll need scissors to cut ends, as these definitely will not be allowed on board. You can get small devices for cutting in most yarn shops, but these again may be confiscated. Again, the best thing to do is to call the airline and find out what exactly they permit. If you flying on multiple airlines, check with them all as they may have different policies.
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no, they could be used as weapons... supposedly. they won't let you bring things like screwdrivers or nail clippers or silverware either.
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are they pointy?
yes, you say?
then...
HELL NO!
they don't let you bring nailclippers on the plane anymore even, so yea...no knitting!
McC
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Nope. My mom tried to. They wouldn't let her, and they confiscated them.
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Why? Because they are considered sharp. Anything sharp is considered a weapon. & Of course, no weapons.
Damn terrorists. >.<
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no, they're considered a weapon. maybe plastic knitting needles tho, but im not sure.
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nope
they wont they are consiterd a wepon
also, you cant really get away with it, it will show up on the metal detectors.
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hope i helped
--ashley
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Well if you are planning to knit to pass the time, I'd say dont count on it, cahnces are they wont let you bring them on. Doesnt hurt to call and ask though.
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I'd say no. They could be used as a weapon and they even take away nail files. They should be fine in your regular luggage though.
Besides, knitting on a plane would be really diffcult. Turbulence and all. Call the airline in advance if you want to be sure though; regulations change all the time.
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probably can since they arent sharp, but you could call an airlina and ask in advance
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