Reefapalooza+buying frags+ Airplane ride

Juniorh2r · Mar 24, 2019

I bought tickets to reefapalooza in Orlando I'm flying out of Miami my question is will it be a problem boarding a plane with frags??? And for the ones that have been there do they have good deals that day on frags and drygoods?

reefwiser · Mar 24, 2019

You will need one of these units and the document that comes with it for TSA.

https://buildinganobsession.com/shop/personal-frag-transport

This is the proven way to travel by air with coral frags. Many people use this and it is sold at most large corals shows because of it.

Juniorh2r · Mar 24, 2019

Do you think they will have it there?

NanoJimmy · Mar 24, 2019

Those containers look neat, but I have flown with frags in bags as well as collection cups inside a cooler. No problems for me

Juniorh2r · Mar 24, 2019

reefwiser said:
You will need one of these units and the document that comes with it for TSA.

https://buildinganobsession.com/shop/personal-frag-transport

This is the proven way to travel by air with coral frags. Many people use this and it is sold at most large corals shows because of it.

And thanks alot didn't know that

Juniorh2r · Mar 24, 2019

Is there good deals on expensive frags??

reefwiser · Mar 25, 2019

There is no such thing as a deal on expensive frags.

The vendors are paying good money to be at the show they need every sale they can get to pay for the booth and spending the weekend in a hotel.

Just the facts.

reefwiser · Mar 25, 2019

NanoJimmy said:
Those containers look neat, but I have flown with frags in bags as well as collection cups inside a cooler. No problems for me

I did that coming out of MACNA in San Diego and lost 600 bucks of frags. Never again you can not trust TSA.

NanoJimmy · Mar 25, 2019

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/live-coral

that container doesn't save you from TSA. At the end of the day, "the final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint." Hope that helps

reefwiser · Mar 25, 2019

Last year at Las Vegas TSA saw a couple thousand of the BOA containers go thru the check point. They knew what it was after a while.

KStatefan · Mar 25, 2019

NanoJimmy said:
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/live-coral

that container doesn't save you from TSA. At the end of the day, "the final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint." Hope that helps

I thought that the TSA approved paperwork that comes with it eliminated that.

NanoJimmy · Mar 25, 2019

unfortunately, NOTHING is guaranteed with TSA

ZoWhat · Mar 25, 2019

Imo.

A 2nd thought.

Go to a UPS or FedX store in Orlando and overnight them to a relative at home. Have the relative float the bag(s) in your tank until you return

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Westside Guy · Mar 25, 2019

reefwiser said:
I did that coming out of MACNA in San Diego and lost 600 bucks of frags. Never again you can not trust TSA.

TSA = Too Stupid to Act!

Westside Guy · Mar 25, 2019

Juniorh2r said:
I bought tickets to reefapalooza in Orlando I'm flying out of Miami my question is will it be a problem boarding a plane with frags??? And for the ones that have been there do they have good deals that day on frags and drygoods?

The drive from Miami to Orlando is 3.5 - 4 hours depending on traffic. When you factor in weather and mechanical delays plus waiting on the TSA lines at the airport are you really saving time? I personally would take that drive and avoid all the headaches associated with flying. Especially when you will be transporting expensive frags with you and one of their agents doesn't understand what is permitted and can give you a hard time.

Juniorh2r · Mar 25, 2019

I booked the flight already and no refunds so I'll ask the vendors if they will ship. I'll figure something out thanks everyone

andrewkw · Mar 25, 2019

You shouldn't have to do this, but here in Canada there is NO liquid exemption for carry on. They do allow you to check fish / corals which I understand is not allowed in the US. However you can always bring the corals on the plane "dry". Just dump the water before you go through security and wrap them in damp paper towels. Most corals travel well like this, and in the case of something like an acro it can beneficial since it's not going to slime up in the tiny amount of water it's transported in.

joelk835 · Mar 25, 2019

I have been through several airplanes for different events and maybe just lucky but never had an issue though they did make me do the extended full tests/patdown. I explained what they were and they were more curious than anything. I took mine in a carry on cooler with no issues each time. The first few times though I was worried but when it came time it wasn't any problem at all. I also carried the TSA paperwork but never ended up needing it but would take it just in case.

Westside Guy · Mar 25, 2019

skimjim said:
Imo.

A 2nd thought.

Go to a UPS or FedX store in Orlando and overnight them to a relative at home. Have the relative float the bag(s) in your tank until you return

This is the best suggestion!!!

Westside Guy · Mar 25, 2019

By the way, when people mention the TSA it reminds me of how they once tried to confiscate the Congressional Medal Of Honor from retired Marine Corps Gen. Joseph J. Foss many years ago.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2002/jan/19/20020119-034927-6217r/