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Secret List of Banned Carry-on Luggage Revealed!
By Staff Writer
Per the London Daily Telegraph, the European Commission has been forced to reveal the contents of a confidential memo to the airlines outlining which everyday items were considered a potential terrorist threat.
European Union security staffs have used the list to stop passengers carrying on items such as skateboards, fishing rods and canoe paddles - despite being told that these items were not banned.
Tennis racquet seized
Recently, a passenger's tennis racquet was barred from being carried on even though the item does not appear on the list of banned items.
"Travelers beware, when flying internationally! I can envisage a number of unpleasant experiences for U.S. citizens traveling abroad." quoted Jon Trevelise, President of Sports Express and First Luggage, the premier luggage and sports equipment delivery company in the world.
Solution
Mr. Trevelise recommends checking the smaller items and contacting Sports Express via phone 1-800-357-4174 for delivery of golf clubs and other bulky sports equipment.
The European Commission list of banned items
Baseball bats, clubs or batons, cricket bats, gulf clubs, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, kayak and canoe paddles, skateboards, pool cues, fishing rods and martial arts equipment
Additionally, the Commission revealed that sports equipment, whether on the list or not, that they consider "blunt instruments capable of causing injury" would be subject to the ban.
About Sports Express
Sports Express, founded in 1999, is the original provider of luggage and sports equipment delivery services. By delivering bags, Sports Express allows travelers to avoid the inherent delays and inconveniences of traveling with bulky or excess luggage. Sports Express' high-touch door-to-door luggage delivery service even includes a personal "travel concierge" who watches over travelers' bags from pickup through delivery. Travelers can book Sports Express delivery service online at www.SportsExpress.com or by calling 800-357-4174.
About First Luggage
First Luggage has been operating since 2004 and has experienced exponential growth in the international door to door luggage collection and delivery service to and from most countries in the world. Experienced travel concierges track your luggage by satellite 24/7, keeping you posted and guaranteeing your luggage is delivered on time. If you wish further information, contact 1-800-224-5781, or email info@firstluggage.com, or visit our website:
www.firstluggage.com
First Luggage and Sports Express recently merged to become the world's largest luggage forwarding company.