Author Topic: Two ball tote as carryon bag on Southwest? (Read 3151 times)

EboHammer4ever · « **on:** March 08, 2010, 12:36:41 AM »

Hello everyone. This is my first time flying with my equipment and just had a general question. Southwest says u can take bowling balls as carryon, does a 2 ball tote work for that?

Just wondering.

Thanx.

Jarrett
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bhsbigcountry · « **Reply #16 on:** March 08, 2010, 03:12:43 PM »

southwest doesnt mind it. But it is all dependent on TSA and what ever person is working that day. I have had no problems with it before and then at other times the person wont let it through. it depends on who is working that day and is on a power trip with their job.
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J_w73 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2010, 03:48:39 PM »

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I was detained for 2 hours for trying to carry my spare ball onto a Southwest flight.

If this is your spare ball you might want to check it or leave it at home:
http://www.rotogrip.com/products/balls/archive-ball.asp?ballid=41

HAHAHA

here is a better pic for anyone interested

http://www.rotogrip.com/bowling-news/story.asp?enewsid=3842
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Brandon Riley · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2010, 04:00:08 PM »

Airport security won't let you.
I had a ball in my carry on luggage along with some clothes and had to leave it behind. Security thought I could use it as a projectile weapon (I was choked and considered and wanted to say that my siege won't hit hard without oil anyways)
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yeehayashi · « **Reply #19 on:** March 08, 2010, 04:10:22 PM »

I flew Southwest to Reno a week ago and neither TSA or the airline hassled me when I carried on my 2 ball tote. TSA did inspect my checked 3 ball roller though.
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EboHammer4ever · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2010, 06:50:14 AM »

Thanx guys. I think I will take my spare ball on the plane with me as a carryon.

Jarrett
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bowl868 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2010, 08:26:48 AM »

Different stories for different people... love it. We flew Southwest last week, Milwaukee to Reno (via Vegas). We checked bowling balls, TSA checked them out with no problems. A couple guys brought 2 ball totes with 2 balls in them as carry-ons with no problems. TSA took them aside and quick checked them after xray and that was it in Milwaukee, I think Reno's TSA just xray'd them.

dizzyfugu · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2010, 08:32:16 AM »

Check directly with the airline. While using a 2 ball tote as carryon should basically be no problem, I am sure that the board crew might ask you about the total weight of the package - it could be that you have to give the tote away as normal luggage, because the overgead compartments only hold a ceratin weight safely, or you might have to leave them on board in a secure area with the cabin crew, just to avoid insury! I think this might depend on the specific airplane type and interior equipment, so better check it thoroughly in advance

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EboHammer4ever · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2010, 10:55:41 AM »

Southwest says it has to fit under the seat. I am bringing two 14 pound spare balls in a double tote so it doesnt take up much room. This way my friend and I can take 6 real balls a piece cause its my first time in Nationals and I want to be prepared.

Jarrett
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