Thread: Can rotary cutters fly?

Originally Posted by GammaLou

I lost a pendant when trying to check on one time. They said the cover could snap off and it could be used as a weapon. Guess it was an over achiever at TSA??

No kidding! Wow!

Originally Posted by soccertxi

I have taken mine in my checked bag with extra blades even. Check about the scissors. Those rules have changed greatly. Last time I flew I had forgotten a pair of craft scissors in my tote. They measured the blades. they were less that 4 inches. The scissors were handed back to me. I was shocked. Nail clippers, small scissors, clover thread cutter (the pendant thingy) all should be ok.

I recently had nail clippers taken, not because they were nail clippers but because they had a tiny cuticle scissors built in! Guess it depends on the airlines. This was somewhere in Asia.

Last time my DH and I flew we only had one checked bag. I have a small sewing kit that I take everywhere and as long as scissors are under 4 inches they can go with you onto the plane. I would pack the rotary cutter in checked baggage or leave it (the blade) behind. If in doubt leave it out. They will take it. Check the TSA web site as rules change all the time.
Sue

Quite a few usually stationary things can get airborne in my sewing room especially when nagging and whining are introduced. Now seriously, I fly a lot and I am 100% sure that you can NOT have it in your carry on. Pack in in your checked luggage. It'll be fine. My dogs fly with me all the time, but once I was not even allowed to have their leashes with me. I had to go back to the counter and figure out how to get friggin leashes to my destination.

LOL! I thought your rotary cutter had flown off on it's own to another destination--like it was now lost. It didn't click--DUH! The handle can fly, but not the blade. I wouldn't pay $50 (25 each way) to check a bag. I have learned to stuff more junk in a carry on than a person should have a right to!

I know mine flys across the room from time to time. HEHE Contact the airline, if they know what a rottery cutter is they may be able to give you an answer. I is just to bad that the bad people in the world make it so hard for the good guys.

Every time I see this in the thread titles, I think of Dumbo and elephants flying...I visualize rotary cutters with wings...