My cousin is in the military and travels around the USA frequently.. will they give him a hard time (make him disassemble his PC) or something if he tries to carry on a qpack?
Can a case like the Q-Pack be brought as carry-on a jet?
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Does a QPack or microFly fit within the dimensions of carry-on luggage - you might have to put it in some kind of carrying case? But you never know what those morons might make him do. They have been known to make passengers prove that it works by firing up their laptops. So he might have to carry a monitor and input devices with him.
.bh.
.bh.
I betcha they'll make him turn it on to prove its a working PC and not a dummy-pc with a bomb in it. They wont allow laptops/cell phones/radios/Ipods on most American airlines on unless they turn on.
22" x 14" x 9" are the dimensions i was told when i asked the airlines.
a Q Pack fits within those dimensions, but that doesn't mean they'll let you
bring it on the plane.
a Q Pack fits within those dimensions, but that doesn't mean they'll let you
bring it on the plane.
I have had a laptop in my backpack on every flight I have been on for the last 4 years (5-8 per year) with no issues. So I dont see why a Q-pack would be a problem if it fits in a carryon, or is his only carryon. However he is likely to have to pull it out and have it get scanned seperately from his bags, like they make you do with laptops.
no offense to anyone here but i would highly recommend you call the TSA about this. Seeing as he would have no way to truly prove it is a working pc and there are A LOT of wires in something like that i know if i didnt know pc's id be a little curious. So best bet i to just call the TSA and see what they have to say about it. Be like a 5 minute call at most and seeing as you cant freaking take a full tube of toothpaste on planes anymore i'd defiantly be a little cautious
In my experiences not all airports check for the same thing nor are they all as strict as the next airport. There isnt exactly a standard. Or at least they all dont adhere to a common standard all the time. The more stricter airports are going to screen everything on you and your carry on. If you have electronic gadjets (this includes computers) you'll have to turn them on to prove they are working and not some dummybox to hold explosives. And of course these restrictions change daily and weekly depending on the so called terrorist threat. And thats just domestic airports. Overseas airports can be even more or less strict depending on their view of terrorists.
I definetely advise having him call ahead to each airport *and* airline he plans to use to see what the current status is on whats allowed and not allowed. He needs to do this a day or two before using said airlines and airport because things can change on a moments notice.
I definetely advise having him call ahead to each airport *and* airline he plans to use to see what the current status is on whats allowed and not allowed. He needs to do this a day or two before using said airlines and airport because things can change on a moments notice.
because of the uncertainty about getting a computer on a plane - how many TSA employees know for sure that
an X-Q pack is a computer ? if they've never scene one before, and you're not carrying a monitor - the
standard operating procedure in security procedures is to err on the side of conservatism. which means
they don't let you carry it on - maybe.
i think there's a lot to be said for fed-exing or ups'ing the computer to your destination. "in the current
airport security" environment.
an X-Q pack is a computer ? if they've never scene one before, and you're not carrying a monitor - the
standard operating procedure in security procedures is to err on the side of conservatism. which means
they don't let you carry it on - maybe.
i think there's a lot to be said for fed-exing or ups'ing the computer to your destination. "in the current
airport security" environment.
Yeah.. I guess 5+ years ago this wouldve been a worthwhile thing to look into. I couldnt imagine seeing the faces as I try to carry on a qpack (with 3 clear side panels and wires everywhere).
The days of that are over. Guess he'll have to bite the bullet and spend $4000 on a fast laptop. Even though hes in the military (prob not a terrorist)
Hes even white (and nerdy to boot). What else do you want America?!?!
The days of that are over. Guess he'll have to bite the bullet and spend $4000 on a fast laptop. Even though hes in the military (prob not a terrorist)
Hes even white (and nerdy to boot). What else do you want America?!?!
PianoMan
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In at least the San Diego, SeaTac, and Norfolk airports (I'm also in the military), I have seldom seen a laptop required to be turned on.
In fact, I had recently carried my Ultra MicroFly onboard, and though I didn't have to turn it on, there were of course, the expected questions. Just comply and do what they ask. I had a thumbscrew on my case and I offered to take the cover off, but it may have helped since I had the clear side panels - if I was trying to hide something - this was definitely not the case to do it in.
I may have been lucky not to be hassled that much, but obviously, "flying the friendly skies" ain't that friendly anymore, in light of recent events - I wholeheartedly agree with increased security at out airports.
Best advice was already said - call TSA. While there isn't a specific policy against SFF computers onboard aircraft, I think there's a lot of individuality between each airport since there isn't any type of formal, standardized guidance.
PM
In fact, I had recently carried my Ultra MicroFly onboard, and though I didn't have to turn it on, there were of course, the expected questions. Just comply and do what they ask. I had a thumbscrew on my case and I offered to take the cover off, but it may have helped since I had the clear side panels - if I was trying to hide something - this was definitely not the case to do it in.
I may have been lucky not to be hassled that much, but obviously, "flying the friendly skies" ain't that friendly anymore, in light of recent events - I wholeheartedly agree with increased security at out airports.
Best advice was already said - call TSA. While there isn't a specific policy against SFF computers onboard aircraft, I think there's a lot of individuality between each airport since there isn't any type of formal, standardized guidance.
PM
Well, if he boxes it properly and sends it FedEx or UPS it'd be better than putting it in the belly of an airplane IMO. The airport baggage handlers are far far worse than shipping IMHO. As an extra precuation he can get it insured. Laptops are convenient and easily portable but not even the best highend laptops can compete with a SFF box IMO when it comes to pc gaming. I know. I have a Dell gaming laptop. Their biggest drawback is in upgradebility.
This past summer I built a comp for my 10 year old who lives near Edmonton Canada, I live near Seattle. I was highly concerned about mailing it using any method because of the potential for damage that just one good drop could cause, especially in light of the Zalman CPU cooler I used and the added stress to the MB. I considered driving it, but 17 hours one way would end up being a hell of a road trip.
So, I went to the local Walmart store and bought one of those foldable metal luggage carries with wheels on it. I put the completed comp back in the box the case came in, and wheeled it right up to security with my Ticket in hand to fly it there myself. The only requirement they had was that it was able to go in the xray machine. This was a Horizon Air flight and you can check baggage right at the nose of the airplane before you load on what they call Ala cart. They use it for some carry on bags that wont fit in there overhead area as there not full size jets. My plan was to place it there and ask one of the people doing the baggage to please be careful loading it, explaining what was in it, and lay some good old american cash on them as a little insurance.
While I was waiting there for a baggage person to walk up, one of the flight attendants asked me if I needed any help, so I explained to her what I was waiting on, then the damdest thing happened. She said bring it on up, I got a special place just for it, so I did. I'll end the story by saying my sons comp got a better ride to Edmonton than I did because she placed it in a first class seat, strapped it in with the seatbelt and away we went, lmao. This was a full size comp, I built his in a coolermaster case.
I agree with the above poster that different airports approach things differently, but my travel this past summer with my sons had no hitch at all.
So, I went to the local Walmart store and bought one of those foldable metal luggage carries with wheels on it. I put the completed comp back in the box the case came in, and wheeled it right up to security with my Ticket in hand to fly it there myself. The only requirement they had was that it was able to go in the xray machine. This was a Horizon Air flight and you can check baggage right at the nose of the airplane before you load on what they call Ala cart. They use it for some carry on bags that wont fit in there overhead area as there not full size jets. My plan was to place it there and ask one of the people doing the baggage to please be careful loading it, explaining what was in it, and lay some good old american cash on them as a little insurance.
While I was waiting there for a baggage person to walk up, one of the flight attendants asked me if I needed any help, so I explained to her what I was waiting on, then the damdest thing happened. She said bring it on up, I got a special place just for it, so I did. I'll end the story by saying my sons comp got a better ride to Edmonton than I did because she placed it in a first class seat, strapped it in with the seatbelt and away we went, lmao. This was a full size comp, I built his in a coolermaster case.
I agree with the above poster that different airports approach things differently, but my travel this past summer with my sons had no hitch at all.
Hm wow great stories here. Even a military man is present.
It still sounds like even a semi-frequent flyer (twice a year) is best off with a laptop. At least you can get them through though, such as in eddiedales case.. if need be.
Theres just no way I would transfer a computer on a flight without it being carry-on! Like what was said earlier, I'd trust fedex or UPS before airline handlers..
It still sounds like even a semi-frequent flyer (twice a year) is best off with a laptop. At least you can get them through though, such as in eddiedales case.. if need be.
Theres just no way I would transfer a computer on a flight without it being carry-on! Like what was said earlier, I'd trust fedex or UPS before airline handlers..
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I've taken an Antec Aria on two round trip flights with zero issues. On two of the flights TSA made me take it out of the box and show 'em, but I never had to turn it on. I kept the power cord in there just in case. It would be easy take the top off and turn it on if they really wanted to see inside.
Long story short - it's just a computer, take it on the plane. Nothing wrong with that.
Long story short - it's just a computer, take it on the plane. Nothing wrong with that.
Well, laptops are more acceptable because airlines cater alot to business people and most business people carry laptops of some size. Now if all the business people started carrying SFF PCs then you'd see airlines and airports be more accomodating towards them. My guess is that they would allow it but they'd scrutinize it alot closer first than say a laptop I'm thinking.
You should be able to get it on. I've flown all over the place with my computer and/or pieces [power supplies, RAM, CPU, etc.] and they've only sniffed it for explosive residue. Nothing more.
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We brought our computer to hawaii a few years ago with no trouble. Then again, it's a dell... so they know it's a computer
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