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Updated Iata regs for airbags.
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

There was much discussion about the new IATA regs on airbags and an amendment to allow larger airbag canisters to be carried. This affected the BCA Float system as it has a 290ml canister which was larger than the old regs of a maximum of 250ml.

The new regs appear to be in effect, and can be seen here:

http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Documents/DG-Passenger-Crew-Provisions-23A-2013-EN-Addendum1.pdf

Of note is the absence of any restriction on canister size:

Quote:
Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per person, containing a cylinder of compressed gas in
Div. 2.2. May also be equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing less
200 mg net of Div. 1.4S. The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot
accidentally activated. The airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure relief
valves.


I'm trying to get through to BA at the moment to confirm their position on the new regs, as there is still a 'YES' under "The approval of the operator(s) is required", so ultimately it's up to the airline to decide what can and can't be carried.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

I carried my BCA Float 22 with full cylinder from Heathrow to Geneva a couple of weeks ago, flying BA. No problem at all. I'd phoned up customer services a couple of weeks before and they just added a comment to my booking details. Couple of minutes discussion with the check in person and everything checked into the hold with no hassle. I had the regs printed out with me, but didn't have to show the guy. Came back with it full (thankfully!) from Geneva, similar scenario.

I think the airlines are much more used to the bags now.
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

I've just confirmed with BA that they just use the IATA regs, so in this case, operator approval is granted
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