They took my stuff!

Chris · #1 07-10-2003, 10:51 AM

Flying out of POP yesterday on a little 16-seater to the Turks and Caicos islands, the folks at POP confiscated my stuff. They took a tiny pair of scissors out of a tiny sewing kit in my hand luggage - these scissors cannot even threaten a mosquito. Then they took two sets of tweezers - so how am I going to pluck my beard now LOL and then they took a tiny 2 inch nailfile... Oh man! Was I upset about my midget sized scissors! They've been travelling with me for 12 years! I'm just happy that I have my own teeth - If I happen to carry a spare set with me, they would have taken those as well!

Larry · #2 07-10-2003, 10:56 AM

I assume it was only a "carry-on" luggage flight? I think its understandable that they took that stuff. Recently, I had a tiny pair of nailclippers in my bag and they wouldnt let me bring it on the plane. Welcome to the post 9-11 world of flying.
Larry

kjdrga · #3 07-10-2003, 02:01 PM

Tweezers and scissors and nailfiles are still prohibited in carryon, nail clippers are now allowed to be carried on.

I had that problem in Sto. Domingo, but was allowed to put them in my checked baggage or mail them to myself.

carcoll · #4 07-10-2003, 02:57 PM

Sorry to hear about your scissors but I guess it is better that way......What's funny is that anything can be a weapon!!! Have you seen the Prison show OZ on HBO? I mean, you can use a pencil, a watch, anything to hurt someone......But I see their point.

Thanks for letting me know...........I am going with a 15 people group next month, and I will advise them to place those items handy but in the suitcase............

cheers!

Danny W · #5 07-10-2003, 06:34 PM

I'm interested in the flight to Turks & Caicos. My brother is moving there, and I will be in Sosua. How long, how much, what carrier, how many flights, etc. - if you don't mind. Thanks, Danny

Chris · #6 07-11-2003, 08:52 AM

Skyking flies between POP and Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos. They have flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Friday's, Saturdays, sometimes Sundays.

They are a small friendly bunch - On time statistics probably sucks big time, but they are the only bunch flying this route. Cost for a round-trip is US$270

Hope this helps.

Danny W · #7 07-11-2003, 09:23 AM

That's great. Thanks - D

Kiteman · #8 07-11-2003, 12:53 PM

(809) 841-4602 at Gregorio Luperon International Airport!

Danny W · #9 07-11-2003, 02:10 PM

Gracias - D

msa319 · #10 07-11-2003, 03:16 PM

How long is the flight?