Can I bring a big wooden sword as carry on in a plane?
So I have this big wooden sword (4 feet high, 1 foot width) that I was hoping to bring on a short domestic flight (3 hours) from Perth to Adelaide.
The sword is not lethal or damaging. It is made of wood, has no pointy ends, and it is only a part of a costume.
Specific question: Will I be allowed to take it with me?
General question: What are the limits on taking carry-on baggage aside from the N kg limit? Are there height/width limits?
I know that the answers may vary depending on the airport, but I'd love to hear your experiences/comments/insights still.
Best Answer
The exact size limits for carry-on will depend on the airline, but your sword probably exceeds most airlines'. For example:
Qantas's maximum dimension for a piece of carry-on luggage on a domestic flight is 115 cm (about 3' 9")
Jetstar's is 56 cm (about 1' 10")
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Often, regulations prohibit any kind of sporting equipment which can be used as a weapon for carry-on, let alone sporting equipment from a combat sport.
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