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Boots in the Cabin - a definitive answer (ish)
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Sorry for raising this again.....
but as someone who HAS been through loosing 2 pairs of boots in 1 trip I think you all should know what happens
I've been doing a lot of research since I got the 2 pairs of boots lifted by Biarritz security, and was told they would be in the hold... of course they werent - It seems that individual airports can make up their own list of prohibited items, especially in France
I finally got a letter from Ryanair, after them searching for 2 weeks, refering me back to Biarritz - the insurance company says they'll stand over it as it included the "search unsuccessful" - despite not having a baggage tag (a long story) - but I have to provide photographic evidence of me having them, along with original receipt (both are compulsary in this case) - and this is before I get the claim form, so fingers still crossed
Ryanair also stated that they allow ski-boots as carry-on, however this is an airport issue - so I guess checking with the airline does not count and I'm still waiting to speak to someone in Biarritz 2 weeks on - I must say the letter from Ryanair covers me well enough that insurance (Ryanair!!!) say they'll pay - BUT I did go to 3 different Ryanair desks in Stansted to be sure, to be sure, to be sure and got names of all people I spoke to - I had time as I had a connecting flight.
The insurance policy also says that I wont be paid out on seisure of boots by security - nor would security allow be put them on!!!!
So the moral of the story is..... dont carry your ski-boots as cabin luggage, its not worth the risk as I dont know if all airlines would be as thorough and I must admit surprise and a little admiration for Ryanair (but I wont get carried away) - or if others would go to the lengths if they didnt have a connecting flight
If people want more information I'll happily supply it... but this has been spoken about a lot
Joe
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