Can I fly with a robot as a passenger instead of shipping it as luggage?

Can I book a ticket for my C-3PO human-size figure and let it have a seat instead of paying extra money to have it shipped?

I couldn't find a law which says the passenger has to have a soul, its all about his dimensions

I'll be flying with Ryanair from London to Glasgow

Best Answer

One potential issue is that you might have to put your metallic friend through the X-ray scanner, and I'm not sure these are normally large enough to take a human-sized object. Security might also demand to open him up, to check for explosives etc. This would be especially true if he has a metallic casing that prevents the scanners from seeing inside.

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Can you bring a robot on a plane?

should be transported in carry-on baggage and not placed in checked baggage. When that is not possible: the devices should be completely powered down to the OFF position (they should not be left in sleep mode), protected from accidental activation, and packed so they are protected from damage.

Can I travel with a Roomba?

Re: iRobot RoombaThe FAA does not allow lithium batteries in checked luggage. So although you can put your Roomba in your checked bag, you would need to first remove the battery and carry it on the plane with you.

Can Hoverboards be taken on airplanes?

The TSA allows hoverboards to pass through security checkpoints as baggage, even if they are outfitted with a lithium battery.

Can I take a machine on a plane?

The more secure a machine is in its case(or box) the less it'll shift and bang around. If you happen to still have your machine's original box and packing material, use that. You can tape the box up and either check it or carry it into the cabin with you.

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