Hi,
We are bringing a set of 3 glass vases from the U.S. to Switzerland to be used in a wedding ceremony. Can they be put in carry on luggage or should I check them? They are well packed.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
295 posts
I would carry them on. I wouldn't trust them to make it in one piece if you checked them. If they are crystal or part crystal TSA will make you unwrap them since it will show all black on the xray machines. Just be prepared to unwrap them if necessary.
Posted by
OP
19 posts
Hi Jen,
Iceland baggage restrictions say that you can't carry on: "Objects with a sharp point or sharp edge capable of being used to cause serious injury." That's what made me wonder.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
They let you carry on booze bottles from the duty free shop, therefore .......
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
We all know there's a reasonable probability they won't survive checked baggage.
Yes, I know, some people have gotten lucky. I'm talking probabilities here.
Posted by
L'Occitanie, France
10189 posts
You are allowed to carry on glass vases. I carried on wine glasses.
Posted by
OP
19 posts
Thank you all for your wise advice!
Posted by
2081 posts
ciskokid ,
just bring you vases as your carry on.
worse case, they make you check it in.
happy trails.
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9363 posts
The rule about sharp points and edges refers to knives, scissors, etc., not glass vases.
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
7357 posts
Just returned from Scotland with a few bottles of beer and cider, and some homemade preserves, all in glass containers, and they survived riding in our checked bags. We used some bubble wrap and also padded them in our clothes. Maybe packing socks or some other soft things inside to keep them from being completely hollow might help support the vases, as well as make up for some of the space they'd take up in your suitcase. Congrats to the couple!