This all started in France during the skiing season. One of the airports/airlines banned them. It then spread. I've never had a clear answer from any calls i made from any airline. Last year a rang loads of airlines and airport customer services and got nowhere. I was told specifically by some of the ski resort airports that i would not be allowed to travel with any helmet but when there everyone had them (ski helmets) onboard. So unfortunately you are being caught by that slowly creeping rule and it seems to be up to the local staff on the day. They seem to have just said "Helmet" and that's caught every type. Its rather like your not allowed to carry dessicated coconut. Banned, completely even in checked luggage but have you ever seen that rule on any paperwork?
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