Boarding a SWA flight from KSAN to KBDL this past March. I had checked my bag and my bicycle case, but I had forgotten to remove a CO2 cartridge from my saddle bag.
I get summoned up to the gate agent, where she tells me that TSA had found and illegal object in my bike case. OK, I tell her, no problem. I won't forget it again.
Today, I get a letter from USDOT and the FAA:
"Dear Richard *******
The FAA has inititiated an outreach campaign to raise public awareness and to counsel passengers concerning the hazardous materials regulations. It has been reported that you may have been carrying inflation device (compressed gas) while you were boarding a SWA flight on 11 Mar 2006 at San Diego International Airport........
Specific requirements are outlined in Title 49........ The FAA considers the matter closed. If you have questions concerning this letter....
Sincerely,
**** *. *****
Hazardous Material Branch Manager, AWP-***"
Should be interesting the next time I check in.
I get summoned up to the gate agent, where she tells me that TSA had found and illegal object in my bike case. OK, I tell her, no problem. I won't forget it again.
Today, I get a letter from USDOT and the FAA:
"Dear Richard *******
The FAA has inititiated an outreach campaign to raise public awareness and to counsel passengers concerning the hazardous materials regulations. It has been reported that you may have been carrying inflation device (compressed gas) while you were boarding a SWA flight on 11 Mar 2006 at San Diego International Airport........
Specific requirements are outlined in Title 49........ The FAA considers the matter closed. If you have questions concerning this letter....
Sincerely,
**** *. *****
Hazardous Material Branch Manager, AWP-***"
Should be interesting the next time I check in.
