Traveling with computer parts and expensive monitor to Dublin
I have to move computer components, a 850 euro monitor screen and a cheaper one to Dublin. I think to put them in my luggage, but I'm a bit afraid it will get stolen. The trip is from Belgium, I can choose from a few airlines (Aer lingus, Ryanair) and airports (Brussels airport or Charleroi South Airport).
I have a normal luggage, without any special locks. Only a 4 number lock. I still have the original box of the screen, so throwing with the luggage shouldn't be a problem.
Is this a good idea? Should I rather send it with DHL, Fedex, ...?
(secondary question) What would be the best airline and airport to travel with these electronics?
Best Answer
I have flown from the USA to Thailand with computer monitors in my checked baggage without issue on a couple of recent occasions (and I use a roller duffel, so effectively zero protection against theft).
Most thievery from luggage is small, easy to conceal items like jewelry, cameras, phones, tablets, music players. A big monitor in its original box is too big to be casually concealed and carried past security at the end of the work day.
While the factory box is usually pretty good protection, I have always stuck some folded up clothing in the empty space between the screen and box, just for a bit more protection against crushing or penetration of the cardboard.
Your choice of airline or airport would have little bearing on this, as it would simply depend on which ramp rats were handling your baggage that day. Most airlines/airports have hard working and also lazy employees and it is just the luck of the draw whom gets to handle your baggage.
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