easyJet & crash helmets...? - SV650.org

JamesMio · 21-05-12, 02:59 PM

Been scouring their site to no avail, what's the crack with flying and taking crash helmets, pref on as hand luggage?

Anyone got any recent experience? I'm 'hoping' to get away with my bag (Kreiga R25) and lid as hand luggage, if at all possible...

21-05-12, 03:24 PM

One bag policy stands so your helmet will count as your allowance. You can fit it inside of another bag aslong as it fits within the metal sizing racks.

Ive got a pukka helmet bag which I use when flying with my lid. It has enough room to store my purse, passport and keys. The bag doesnt have to zip shut so aslong as you can stuff bits into it and it will fit into the measuring rack no worries, just buy something airside, get a carrier bag and put the extras into that.

Have had no issues at all carrying a lid with any airline.

21-05-12, 03:26 PM

Aw c'mon their crash records not that bad !

Thought about packing a chute too ?

21-05-12, 03:38 PM

Wear it!

Mr Speirs · 21-05-12, 03:50 PM

I'd probably give wearing it a go!
See what they say...state your intention to security that you plan to wear it on the plane to avoid putting it in the hold or taking up baggage allowance.

As long as they clear you through all you have to do it convince the easytrack lot that it is your hat. Or that you have a very severe condition which makes you vulnerable to knocks to the head.

Fun experiment though.

21-05-12, 05:53 PM

Admittedly this is around 5 years ago so policies may have changed but I flew out from Stansted with Easyjet and took the lid as carry on along with a rucksack. Didn't have any issues

johnnyrod · 22-05-12, 11:52 AM

Mrs Rod had no trouble taking hers and hand luggage on Luftwaffe, she checked her bag in though

23-05-12, 03:41 AM

have always been fine with me taking it on as hand luggage on easyjet (even stays on my lap), they know the 50 reasons why you wish to keep it on you and know the 50 reasons you'd argue for it to be kept with you (i'll just wear it then etc etc), so ive never had trouble if anything they just start asking why its coming with me
"well beautiful airhostess, im a famous bike racer, would you like to join me at my hotel for a drink" lol

p.o.n
im a happily married man and would never use such tactics

21-05-12, 02:59 PM	#1
JamesMio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scotland's Deep South Posts: 1,461	easyJet & crash helmets...? Been scouring their site to no avail, what's the crack with flying and taking crash helmets, pref on as hand luggage? Anyone got any recent experience? I'm 'hoping' to get away with my bag (Kreiga R25) and lid as hand luggage, if at all possible... __________________ "That **** on the push-bike." Creatomatic

21-05-12, 03:24 PM	#2
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: easyJet & crash helmets...? One bag policy stands so your helmet will count as your allowance. You can fit it inside of another bag aslong as it fits within the metal sizing racks. Ive got a pukka helmet bag which I use when flying with my lid. It has enough room to store my purse, passport and keys. The bag doesnt have to zip shut so aslong as you can stuff bits into it and it will fit into the measuring rack no worries, just buy something airside, get a carrier bag and put the extras into that. Have had no issues at all carrying a lid with any airline.

21-05-12, 03:26 PM	#3
Teejayexc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: easyJet & crash helmets...? Aw c'mon their crash records not that bad ! Thought about packing a chute too ?

21-05-12, 03:38 PM	#4
monkey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: easyJet & crash helmets...? Wear it!

21-05-12, 03:50 PM	#5
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: easyJet & crash helmets...? I'd probably give wearing it a go! See what they say...state your intention to security that you plan to wear it on the plane to avoid putting it in the hold or taking up baggage allowance. As long as they clear you through all you have to do it convince the easytrack lot that it is your hat. Or that you have a very severe condition which makes you vulnerable to knocks to the head. Fun experiment though. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

21-05-12, 05:53 PM	#6
Iansv II Guest Posts: n/a	Re: easyJet & crash helmets...? Admittedly this is around 5 years ago so policies may have changed but I flew out from Stansted with Easyjet and took the lid as carry on along with a rucksack. Didn't have any issues

22-05-12, 11:52 AM	#7
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	Re: easyJet & crash helmets...? Mrs Rod had no trouble taking hers and hand luggage on Luftwaffe, she checked her bag in though

23-05-12, 03:41 AM	#8
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: easyJet & crash helmets...? have always been fine with me taking it on as hand luggage on easyjet (even stays on my lap), they know the 50 reasons why you wish to keep it on you and know the 50 reasons you'd argue for it to be kept with you (i'll just wear it then etc etc), so ive never had trouble if anything they just start asking why its coming with me "well beautiful airhostess, im a famous bike racer, would you like to join me at my hotel for a drink" lol p.o.n im a happily married man and would never use such tactics

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