Taking a parachute on a plane

[Carlhobson]

Im a bad flyer and am terrified of the plane crashing so would like to take a parachute onboard as my hand luggage or as part of my luggage allowance, Would this cause a problem getting through security, would this be allowed onto the flight? Would this even be viable idea as I heard there are pressure and locks which are there to stop someone opening the plane but would these be relaxed or opened if the plane was going down?

[emmie]

suggest you go and have a lie down, your imagination is running away with you.

[bibblebub]

don't wear corduroy's because they might rip

[Carlhobson]

My imagination? I've had a fear of flying for a long time now which is very real.
Have you any real advice to give me or just condescending quips?

[Prudie]

what size is it? If it won't fit in the overhead locker or under the seat in front you won't get it on the plane

[Maydup]

If I were you I'd make a petticoat out of it and hope no-body notices.

[exdc]

Hi carlhobson

Seriously, contact an air line company an direct your Q to them. Let me know.

[RATTER15]

And another, I see another ban coming up!!

[jackthehat]

1. Probably.
2. Probably not.
3. Probably not.
4. This would depend on whether it was possible to open the doors as the 'plane is plummeting towards the ground.....

[redcrx]

and you would know how to use a parachute if, in anyones imagination, you were allowed to take it on board and the plane was in trouble?

[mazie]

You really dont need to fly.

[Carlhobson]

Prudie i haven't bought one yet in case it's not allowed, if i did it would be the smallest lightest model i could find which hopefully would be allowed.

[Buenchico]

Point 1:
Modern airliners fly about 7 miles up. Only the world's most experienced sky divers would consider jumping out of an aircraft at that height (and only with an oxygen supply!)

Point 2:
The doors are sealed and can't be opened from the inside while the plane is in the air.

Point 3:
Anyone managing to get outside the aircraft would be quite likely to be sucked into one of the aircraft's engines.

Point 4: Although there's nothing in the general security regulations, which apply at all EU airports, the airline would almost certainly insist that any parachutes were put into the hold.

[emmie]

if you have a fear of flying, you are highly unlikely to chuck yourself out of the plane when it's going down. You wouldn't have time.

[daftgrandad]

I,m sure it would be allowed,if you explain your fears.
To make sure though,ask if you can have an outside seat.

[Postdog]

"Have you any real advice to give me or just condescending quips?"

er,it was a rather silly question in the first place...

[sir.prize]

carl - most airplane crashes occur at take-off or landing.

I guess your parachute would be as useful as an umbrella.

[redcrx]

"To make sure though,ask if you can have an outside seat."
with a balcony if you can.

carl, do you really have to take a flight?

[emmie]

I assumed it was the same person who posted about the giant earthworms
and the other questions that have been keeping AB'ers amused. Just opened an account today, so ?

[mazie]

I worked for an ailine for 3 years and the answer is No to all of your questions. If you feel so bad about it DON'T FLY

[bibblebub]

Cut a slit in the parachute and wear it as a burqa. Not only would you be able to take it onto the plane but it would be ready to use should the need arise.