Flying Pirates Guidelines
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suradha, I am here to explain you about Flying Pirates Guidelines. Arrive extra early to allow for a weapons inspection. Go straight to the counter where you were directed to go by the airlines. Don’t make any detours or stops at other places. Again, do not arrive costumed, and have your business cards ready. Have the baggage locked, unlocked, or tie-wrapped as directed the previous week.
At the check in counter, introduce yourself, present your business card and tell them VERBALLY what weaponry you are carrying. Then ask them to instruct you when they are ready for you to open your baggage for inspection. Be friendly and patient. Don’t make any jokes about bombs, hijacking, terrorism, religion etc. Follow their instructions carefully. Remember that most airline attendants will be unfamiliar with historic weaponry, so they may ask you to explain how the firing mechanism works. Do so patiently if asked. Be sure to remind the counter attendant to call ahead to the CTX (X-ray) machine operator to let them know that your weaponry is coming through. If an operator is not informed and sees a weapon on the scanner, they will notify the authorities.
Quite often, even if you follow the instructions given at the counter about locking or unlocking your luggage, the inspectors further down the line may prefer things differently. So don’t get angry if your lock is broken open upon arrival, despite your best efforts to have everything in order.
Please note these guidelines are for domestic flights only & regulations may change frequently. It’s always best to call ahead and visit the airline in advance whenever possible. On return flights, it is often not possible to have a baggage inspection prior to your flight. So if you will be departing from the same airport, I recommend stopping at the departure counter on your arrival and checking with them then. If you do not have the opportunity to visit the airport before the flight, definitely call ahead and ask what procedures to follow at your airline’s counter.
