Little-stevie Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Going out to LA in 3 weeks,whats the score with records and hand luggage,i was gonna take about 200 with me to dj,can i keep them with me or do they go in the hold?????also need some info on places to pick up tunes in and around LA,Southern California.. cheers steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest vinylvixen Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Going out to LA in 3 weeks,whats the score with records and hand luggage,i was gonna take about 200 with me to dj,can i keep them with me or do they go in the hold?????also need some info on places to pick up tunes in and around LA,Southern California.. cheers steve Steve, ring your carrier. Each airline is being UBER strict with hand luggage and I think the dimensions allowed on board must resemble something like a large attache case. I know laptops are allowed but double check. Would you want to risk putting your vinyl in the hold Have an amazing time and report back with your adventures Jo x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Little-stevie Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks for the info Jo...Its hard to think of losing all my stardust collection if i let them go downstairs ..It sounds like a 50 box will be ok,i am going with my girlfreind,we could carry one each then...Not many folk would be happy to let tunes go through the hold..Good to here from you Jo,hope you are well and getting what you want ...Any places to buy records out there????please help... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks for the info Jo...Its hard to think of losing all my stardust collection if i let them go downstairs ..It sounds like a 50 box will be ok,i am going with my girlfreind,we could carry one each then...Not many folk would be happy to let tunes go through the hold..Good to here from you Jo,hope you are well and getting what you want ...Any places to buy records out there????please help... Steve - As Jo says, you really do need to check with your airline, and you probably need to explain to them, in words of one syllable or less, exactly what you're hoping to be carrying on board, almost down to giving them the titles of the records if necessary. None of my globetroting DJ mates has been allowed to carry on any form of vinyl, anywhere in the world, since the most recent round of terror alerts arrived - and they've mostly been going to countries that aren't run by George W. Bush. With the 9/11 anniversary coming up, US airlines are going to be even more - well, 'paranoid' is the only word that comes to mind - about what can and can't be carried on as hand luggage, that they have already been in recent times. You would be advised to take every upfront precaution, that you possibly can, to find out excatly what the lie of the land is going to be on the day you travel out - AND on the day you travel back, for that matter... TONE Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Steve - As Jo says, you really do need to check with your airline, and you probably need to explain to them, in words of one syllable or less, exactly what you're hoping to be carrying on board, almost down to giving them the titles of the records if necessary. None of my globetroting DJ mates has been allowed to carry on any form of vinyl, anywhere in the world, since the most recent round of terror alerts arrived - and they've mostly been going to countries that aren't run by George W. Bush. With the 9/11 anniversary coming up, US airlines are going to be even more - well, 'paranoid' is the only word that comes to mind - about what can and can't be carried on as hand luggage, that they have already been in recent times. You would be advised to take every upfront precaution, that you possibly can, to find out excatly what the lie of the land is going to be on the day you travel out - AND on the day you travel back, for that matter... TONE Some airlines are now relaxing the controls. Some folks HAVE travelled throughout Europe with vinyl as handbaggage over the last few weeks. Hitsville is next weekend and the guys attending with vinyl are coming from both inside the States and outside. We'll know more about the TransAtlantic rules once this weekend has happened. I'll post the results up ina couple of weeks Steve to give you heads up. Rgards, Dave www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Matt Male Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Going out to LA in 3 weeks,whats the score with records and hand luggage,i was gonna take about 200 with me to dj,can i keep them with me or do they go in the hold?????also need some info on places to pick up tunes in and around LA,Southern California.. cheers steve I carried 200 45s on Thompson airlines from Canada. They were wrapped in bubble wrap in 100s and carried in a small holdall. Exactly 3kilos so no problem as hand luggage. There's no way i would have put them in the hold I think everyone's right though, check with your airline. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Deegee Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks for the info Jo...Its hard to think of losing all my stardust collection if i let them go downstairs ..It sounds like a 50 box will be ok,i am going with my girlfreind,we could carry one each then...Not many folk would be happy to let tunes go through the hold..Good to here from you Jo,hope you are well and getting what you want ...Any places to buy records out there????please help... Theres four of us taking a box each to Belfast. We are going to take plastic bags too in case the boxes are too big, but we agreed we would go in the hold ourselves and give the records the seats if we have to!! Who needs hand luggage anyway? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 i checked recently for the trip to lavarone amongst others and was told that it must fit a loptop case size check ..a 50 box fits within that but a 100 doesn't ... personally for lavarone i'm going on my own so i am buying a swanflight 200 box and putting them in the hold Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Rimmer Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 i checked recently for the trip to lavarone amongst others and was told that it must fit a loptop case size check ..a 50 box fits within that but a 100 doesn't ... These are the terms of carriage used by Bmibaby at the moment on-board baggage allowance Passengers may carry onboard one (1) piece of hand luggage weighing up to 7kg and not exceeding dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.Passengers are also able to take on-board with them a laptop computer encased within a computer case. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) These are the terms of carriage used by Bmibaby at the moment on-board baggage allowance Passengers may carry onboard one (1) piece of hand luggage weighing up to 7kg and not exceeding dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.Passengers are also able to take on-board with them a laptop computer encased within a computer case. those dimensions would take my 100 box , but these weren't the dimensions given to me by flybe which contradicted their own website Edited September 7, 2006 by dundeedavie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rugby Soul Club Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) These are the terms of carriage used by Bmibaby at the moment on-board baggage allowance Passengers may carry onboard one (1) piece of hand luggage weighing up to 7kg and not exceeding dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.Passengers are also able to take on-board with them a laptop computer encased within a computer case. On my ticket for Flybe I was given these dimiensions - Maximum dimensions 50cm x 35 cm x 23cm and total weight of 10kg. But the birmingham airport dimensions were - A maximum length of 45 cm, width of 35 cm and depth of 16 cm (17.7""Â13.7""Â6. 2" approx) (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.). A handbag will be classed as one item. There are no exceptions. Bit of right hand not knowing what the left hands doing.... Edited September 7, 2006 by Rugby Soul Club Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) ooops , never noticed dimensions were up Edited September 7, 2006 by dundeedavie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rugby Soul Club Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) ooops , never noticed dimensions were up Bloody nuisance when you realise that a normal little box is 19cm..... Edited September 7, 2006 by Rugby Soul Club Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 These are the terms of carriage used by Bmibaby at the moment on-board baggage allowance Passengers may carry onboard one (1) piece of hand luggage weighing up to 7kg and not exceeding dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.Passengers are also able to take on-board with them a laptop computer encased within a computer case. I've been invited out to Milan to DJ on October 21st, now at first i said i was unable to attend due to the current restrictions, having checked the RyanAir website the details are pretty much to what Dave Rimmer has listed, if the weight is slightly more then you have to pay a supplement of about £5.00 which is a pretty small price to pay, as it's been said all airlines will be different so best to check directly with them, no way was i gonna put my babies in the hold, i think if i'm refused to take them in the cabin then i will be walking to Italy....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I've been invited out to Milan to DJ on October 21st, now at first i said i was unable to attend due to the current restrictions, having checked the RyanAir website the details are pretty much to what Dave Rimmer has listed, if the weight is slightly more then you have to pay a supplement of about £5.00 which is a pretty small price to pay, as it's been said all airlines will be different so best to check directly with them, no way was i gonna put my babies in the hold, i think if i'm refused to take them in the cabin then i will be walking to Italy....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell. they are national restrictions mark and not for indiviual airlines ......for example my flight info said bigger than the updaed website ....i also looked at the bmibaby site that dave quoted and they have also changed to new uk wide universal rules Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 if it's any comfort for you mark , it only applys to outbound uk flights and not inbound Bloody nuisance when you realise that a normal little box is 19cm..... i'm in the same position for belfast , what you need is a carpenter lol , make the equivelent of 2 50 boxes side by side Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 if it's any comfort for you mark , it only applys to outbound uk flights and not inbound i'm in the same position for belfast , what you need is a carpenter lol , make the equivelent of 2 50 boxes side by side Davie, i pulled out of Belfast because of this restriction hated letting them down but the Italy thing was booked way before this crap, amazes me that everyone suffers i mean decent people for the actions of madmen, looks like we are gonna either put them in the hold or get a smaller box made either way it's a pain in the arse mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) Davie, i pulled out of Belfast because of this restriction hated letting them down but the Italy thing was booked way before this crap, amazes me that everyone suffers i mean decent people for the actions of madmen, looks like we are gonna either put them in the hold or get a smaller box made either way it's a pain in the arse mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell. i'm currently putting my engineering brain to work and thinking of a way round it, i wonder if they would baulk at 2 50 boxes duct taped together. for the italian thing though , i'm afraid mine is a weekender and therefore at least a 200 box will be needed and will have to go in the hold... ps i imagine it was different belfast do's we are talking about Edited September 7, 2006 by dundeedavie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Rowly Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) Davie - Having just had 3 cases that I checked in the hold "mislaid"** on my recent flight back from holiday there's no way i'd risk putting any records in there! **got two back since but one is still AWOL! Edited September 7, 2006 by Rowly Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Going out to LA in 3 weeks,whats the score with records and hand luggage,i was gonna take about 200 with me to dj,can i keep them with me or do they go in the hold?????also need some info on places to pick up tunes in and around LA,Southern California.. cheers steve Last year i took a box of 45s to Oslo,dimensions were, 15" long 8" wide 9" high holds around 120/5 45s,i took this on as hand luggage with no problems,then again i never asked if was okay i just took them on Dave f.................. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Kevin J Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) regarding record huntin in LA ... i say hook up with the likes of Tommy Potts, sure he could show you around. there are a few records shops, but i wouldnt bother with most. best bet in the los angeles area is going to be pawn shops, coin shops, second hand stores, etc. Edited September 7, 2006 by Kevin J Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Petebangor Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Ahem Why don't you burn them on to CD.They can fit in your back pocket then And you won't be risking £££££'s of vinyl Seems sensible to me Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Last year i took a box of 45s to Oslo,dimensions were, 15" long 8" wide 9" high holds around 120/5 45s,i took this on as hand luggage with no problems,then again i never asked if was okay i just took them on Dave f.................. last year is no longer relevant ....been on planes with a 120 box many times , but not anymore Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Little-stevie Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 regarding record huntin in LA ... i say hook up with the likes of Tommy Potts, sure he could show you around. there are a few records shops, but i wouldnt bother with most. best bet in the los angeles area is going to be pawn shops, coin shops, second hand stores, etc. Hi Kev Thanks for the info,will try out the second hand stores etc and see if i can get to meet Tommy,can anyone tell me what a coin shop is????.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Greg Belson Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 (edited) I flew out here on September 8th with BA, and there was absolutely no chance of taking any of my records onto the plane as hand luggage. I ended up couriering them over, signed delivery in three padded boxes. They arrived safely the next day. No way were they going in the hold. And they're also extremely strict at immigration at the moment. If you intend to play, you're not native US, and don't have a visa, and they catch you....they will send you straight back on the next plane. LA is probably the strictest US airport I've come across. Edited September 17, 2006 by Belson Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I emailed the airline were using next week and this is what i got back, "One piece of hand luggage in a transparent plastic bag max size 45cmx35cmx16cm" I then emailed them again to ask about records and they said this, "Yes but all you bring must be in a see through plastic bag as you board the plane" Dave f............. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I saw on the news and in the papers a couple of days ago that they may be relaxing these restrictions in the next week or so??? i can see this Italy / Milan trip being a nightmare.....let's just hope it all works out soon, strange the actions of madmen and everyone suffers..total bollocks. Mark Bicknell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Nickg Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Steve, I flew to Boston yesterday, and there were 2 guys on the plane that were carrying what looked like 7" flightcases, 100 size. The goverment are due to make an announcement this week about a partial relaxation, you should be OK. Cheers Nick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest lifeandsoul Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 And they're also extremely strict at immigration at the moment. If you intend to play, you're not native US, and don't have a visa, and they catch you....they will send you straight back on the next plane. LA is probably the strictest US airport I've come across. This is a key point also I would suggest, not only UK to US but vice versa too. I have known people turned away and sent back by UK customs. Europe's OK though of course. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 The story about offering for the records to go on the seat and the owner going in the hold is a tribute to true collectors. Could it work with wives and dogs, if you get the drift. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I saw on the news and in the papers a couple of days ago that they may be relaxing these restrictions in the next week or so??? i can see this Italy / Milan trip being a nightmare.....let's just hope it all works out soon, strange the actions of madmen and everyone suffers..total bollocks. Mark Bicknell. well i've got it sussed for 100 records even with the regulations as they stand Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Kevin J Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 steve - a coin shop is essentially a pawn shop. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Rimmer Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 well i've got it sussed for 100 records even with the regulations as they stand How have you managed to work that out then Davie ? Bmibaby are still saying this on their website tonight Important Travel Information In most instances passengers are permitted to carry ONE item of cabin baggage through the airport security search point. The dimensions of this item must not exceed: a maximum length of 45 cm, width of 35 cm and depth of 16 cm (17.7""Â13.7""Â6.2" approx) (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc). Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 How have you managed to work that out then Davie ? Bmibaby are still saying this on their website tonight Important Travel Information In most instances passengers are permitted to carry ONE item of cabin baggage through the airport security search point. The dimensions of this item must not exceed: a maximum length of 45 cm, width of 35 cm and depth of 16 cm (17.7""Â13.7""Â6.2" approx) (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc). Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened. i bought an expanding briefcase that takes two lots of 50 records ......i'll take a photo tomorrow if i remember and post it up Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cheltsoulnights Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Theres four of us taking a box each to Belfast. We are going to take plastic bags too in case the boxes are too big, but we agreed we would go in the hold ourselves and give the records the seats if we have to!! Who needs hand luggage anyway? The 200 cases i sell used to be ok as hand luggage But who knows nowadays? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 The 200 cases i sell used to be ok as hand luggage But who knows nowadays? from what i think it would be perfect if someone would make a 100 box that is 2 lanes of 50 , that would fit as i've checked the measurements Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 i have had an email from flybe saying the baggage restrictions have now been lifted ....meaning for example that a prostyle 200 box is allowed Davie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Going out to LA in 3 weeks,whats the score with records and hand luggage,i was gonna take about 200 with me to dj,can i keep them with me or do they go in the hold?????also need some info on places to pick up tunes in and around LA,Southern California.. cheers steve Steve, The guys who came to Hitsville carried records through in 50 boxes, in a 150 box, in a hold all, and in a carrier bag. Everyone reported they were questioined but then allowed to carry them through. Hope this helps. However, If you're on at the Bullet you'll be fine as it's all iTunes off a laptop. No records required! Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com www.theresthatbeat.com Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Kevin J Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 However, If you're on at the Bullet you'll be fine as it's all iTunes off a laptop. No records required! Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com www.theresthatbeat.com LOL DAVE!!!! I wasnt going to say it myself, but I am glad you did. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Greg Belson Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 LOL DAVE!!!! I wasnt going to say it myself, but I am glad you did. Steve'll be OK.....looks like I'm playing Bullet that night too, so there'll be at least two boxes of 45's there that night. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I suggest asking airlines if you can take records on board however if it was me and was told no i doubt i would want to go. Why would someone be daft to risk not taking on flight records which are sent without you when you might not get them all back don't these people understand it's collectable records here that could go missing not your every day items you take on board with you Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 This is all a mountain out of a molehill. I'll be travelling to LA with my records, just like everyone did who came to The Hitsville Weekender. I think the "drama" has passed now guys. Common sense is finally beginning to filter through again. Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com www.theresthatbeat.com Steve'll be OK.....looks like I'm playing Bullet that night too, so there'll be at least two boxes of 45's there that night. Hey Belson, You coming to the Central Soul Club gig? Say Hi if you're there. Regards, Dave www,hitsvillesoulclub.com www.theresthatbeat.com Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Greg Belson Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Hey Belson, You coming to the Central Soul Club gig? Say Hi if you're there. Regards, Dave Just sent you a PM, Dave. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest dundeedavie Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I suggest asking airlines if you can take records on board however if it was me and was told no i doubt i would want to go. Why would someone be daft to risk not taking on flight records which are sent without you when you might not get them all back don't these people understand it's collectable records here that could go missing not your every day items you take on board with you THE RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED ....... thought i'd put that in capitals as you obviously didn't read it the first time Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Little-stevie Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 Steve'll be OK.....looks like I'm playing Bullet that night too, so there'll be at least two boxes of 45's there that night. Thanks to all for the info and glad to see that all the hype is gone with regards to hand luggage...Look forward to meeting you Belson.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris Anderton Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Took 150 45s to Nurenberg last couple of years and a similar number to Rimini, just dont let them see your hand luggage thats all...easy peasy.. Just brought back over 500 45s from the US, just packed in the case. Case was over weight, $25 fine...no problem... Whats all the fuss about? Chris Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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