Cheese// Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Alrightso I'm going to the States in December and my friend and I wanted to bring our hookahs.I was wondering if it would cause any trouble with going through the airport with it in a checked bag.I'm talking about them thinking that it was something shifty that couldn't be taken on the plane.Does anyone have any experience with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia.plateau Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 QUOTE (Cheese// @ Nov 14 2007, 07:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Alrightso I'm going to the States in December and my friend and I wanted to bring our hookahs.I was wondering if it would cause any trouble with going through the airport with it in a checked bag.I'm talking about them thinking that it was something shifty that couldn't be taken on the plane.Does anyone have any experience with this?I have never travelled with a hookah, but I have travelled with certain legal paraphernalia similar to a hookah, but associated with certain illegal substances on international flights before, passing through up to 4 different customs checks and as recent as 5 months ago. Never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tati Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I bought my hookah in Israel and had to fly it back to the US. I packed it in the middle of my clothes because I didnt want it to break, but I didnt have a problem at all. However, if you leave it in plain sight, you might have some trouble... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zildjian Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 where ikn th us are you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese// Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 I'm driving to San José from San Francisco Airport.With a connecting flight in Hong Kong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 as long as the hookah doesnt have water in it your fine... one time i was in a hurry packing and everything and put my lava lamp in my backpack instead of suitcase.. lets just say it didnt pass through security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garykainz Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 i took my hookah with me when i traveled to Ecuador this past summer. I had no problems. Packed it in my carry on to avoid breaking. I only had 1 security guy say anything. He looked at me and said "This your bag?" and I said "Yeah" and he goes, "Is that what I think it is?" and I said "No, it's a hookah"He smiled and I was on my way (This was in Miami) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Hookah Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 When i bought a hookah back home in Jerusalem this summer ,I was able to take it on my checked bag but you cannot take it on your carry on . The lady even ran and found some bubble wrap in the airport and wrapped it for me before i left. So im pretty sure you can take it with you. Just make sure your base is protected well from breaking . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Some hookahs you may be able to. There's some weight restriction tho because heavy items can be used as blunt force weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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