I have transported my helmet on Swiss, Air Canada, and Air France, without anyone raising an eyebrow. Like Grant said, just put it in a duffel bag or bowling ball bag or something like that. Things might be different if you are taking a flight to, from, or within America - the security folks in America are much more twitchy and jumpy than elsewhere in the world.

As for the heated vest, I wouldn't suggest you wear it, that's for sure. I think you could probably take it on as carry-on baggage, but it would be best if you passed it through the x-ray machine in its own plastic bag, so the staff could see exactly what it is. Once they have a second look at the x-ray, they will see that it is harmless. The first look, though, might surprise them, so it might be a good idea to tell the person who puts it through the machine what it is, before they have a look at the picture. It would probably make the whole process easier if you could bring along a brochure or catalog from the company that made your heated vest, something that explains what it is and shows pictures of it. Chances are that the security screeners will never have heard of such a thing before.

Obviously, it would be better if you could pack the heated vest in your checked luggage. I normally pack mine in the saddlebag of the motorcycle, then ship the whole darn motorcycle as air cargo.

Michael

To their credit, they're "twitchy" for a big reason.

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If you have it in a cloth bag, it should be no problem. I would never check a helmet - who knows how much it would get thrown around by the baggage handlers?!?

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Last summer I flew from Frankfurt to Boston on Air France with my helmet as a carry on (openly, not in a bag). The personnel at the gate or security check point (don't recall which) had to check with a supervisor to determine if it was allowed, but it was. One of the Air France employees asked if I was afraid of flying and if that was the reason I had the helmet with me!! I wasn't sure if he was joking or not.

Mike
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