8 Responses to “are scuba diver regulators allowed on aircraft.?”

1. Greatwhitefett says:

   September 13, 2009 at 2:00 am

   Yes but obviously not attached to a tank.
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2. cs696 says:

   September 13, 2009 at 2:26 am

   provided they know when they can fly, shouldn’t be a problem. I guess no one will ask if you’re a diver or not. If you have been diving and jump into a plane straight away you’re the one being popped… out
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3. nino A.M. says:

   September 13, 2009 at 2:56 am

   Yes.

   Note:some airlines allow tourists to bring the whole diving equipment(not in the cockpit…of course) with no charges for the extra weight,in addition to your normal luggage .
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   Diving Instructor.
4. Doug says:

   September 13, 2009 at 3:19 am

   I transport my regulator in my carry-on luggage all the time.

   In the US, I will occasionally get the x-ray machine security person that has no idea what it is. Once the supervisor is nearby and you tell them that it is a scuba regulator, they tend not to have a problem.

   Outside of the US, I have never been questioned.
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5. lachicadecafe says:

   September 13, 2009 at 3:32 am

   That’s a great question, I’m glad you asked, asker, because I needed to know that, too! I’m getting ready to fly to FL in March, and had planned to take my reg setup as carry on luggage.

   Thanks, everyone!
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6. scubabob says:

   September 13, 2009 at 3:40 am

   Yes they are. It’s advisable to carry them as part of your carry on luggage. You don’t want the cargo handlers knocking them about.
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7. Bill and Gin C says:

   September 13, 2009 at 4:25 am

   Yes but only as long as they are NOT accompanied by the tank. Easier to pass in you checked baggage also.
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   T.S.A
8. neoprenemermaid says:

   September 13, 2009 at 4:45 am

   I always carry mine (reg, octopus and computer consol) in my hand-luggae as it’s too pricey to risk going missing.

   The only trouble I’ve had is that the screw that attaches the first stage to the tank can look like a bolt on the x-ray, which raised suspicion (on only one occasion – I’ve taken mine pretty much around the world) but they still let me through.

   You could remove this part and put it in your checked luggage if you think there’s a risk of it being confiscated!
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