Regulator in carry on baggage, anyone had any issues at security?

[WillHartNZ]

Well that would be a hassle to take care of at airport security. It's hassle enough putting belt and shoes on, repacking laptop etc. Did this happen at your home airport in NZ?

Happened at Sydney airport in Australia. Only took a couple of minutes but still a pain. It doesn’t happen every single time but it does happen occasionally.

 

[Damselfish]

Some places seem to care more about water than others, I've been able to take it through often enough. Maldives they didn't seem to give a rats a** about my water, but got worked up about the large handled/short bladed/round tipped kids scissors I specifically bought for travel. (Which are at least within TSA rules, not to mention I can barely injure a piece of thread with them.) Also my little container of generic advil and tylenol. Though both got accepted in the end by the higher-up called over.

 

[D_Fresh]

I was present when my buddy paid the security guard the bribe to allow him to take his regulator in this carry-on.

Oh I totally believe you, I wasn't trying to imply your story is BS, Just the "security policy" Sometimes it's amazing what 500 Peso can do for you around here LOL. (Not complaining per se, but it can be downright silly sometimes LOL)

 

[Adam Grose]

Had the TSA guys (and gals) in San Diego give my regs a very thorough inspection coming home the first time (the Tucson TSA team, oddly enough didn't get too worked up about them). Once I explained what the regs were, and how they are used, TSA was OK with them.

 

[drbill]

So far none. I carry my reg, dive computers and and underwater video rig in my carry on. Don't need many clothes when I head to the tropics!

 

[AngloFish]

Never any issue aside from them opening the case to take a look.

 

[Coop42]

And throwing a mask in the carry on works well too. Even if they don't recognise a regulator, they recognise a mask. That and miming breathing through the reg has always worked for me.