CASE OF WINE AS CHECKED BAGGAGE TO HAWAII ON DELTA
Feb 1st, 2013, 10:40 AM
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CASE OF WINE AS CHECKED BAGGAGE TO HAWAII ON DELTA
HAS ANYBODY TRIED SHIPPING A BOX OF WINE TO HAWAII AS CHECKED LUGGAGE ON DELTA? WE ARE FLYING FIRST CLASS AND WE ARE ALLOWED 2 CHECKED BAGS PER PERSON AND WE HAVE A SHIPPING BOX WITH INSERTS THAT WOULD SECURE THE WINE BUT WE ARE NOT SURE IF THIS IS ACCEPTABLE. WE DON'T WANT TO GET TO THE AIRPORT AND FIND OUT THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Feb 1st, 2013, 02:35 PM
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For opinions, Fodors is great.
For laws and policies, why not go to the source, the airline itself
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...ial-items.html
Looks like you could take it as long as it doesn't exceed weight and other basic requirements, but with no guarantee that it will arrive safely
For laws and policies, why not go to the source, the airline itself
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...ial-items.html
Looks like you could take it as long as it doesn't exceed weight and other basic requirements, but with no guarantee that it will arrive safely
Feb 1st, 2013, 02:59 PM
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I might be wrong but I would guess that in the low air pressure hold of the plane that at least 1 cork would pop.
Example: If I fill my hydration pack with water near the coast, by the time I drive to 5500 feet elevation, it looks bigger and it is leaking.
Buy your wine in Hawaii or ship it ahead.
Example: If I fill my hydration pack with water near the coast, by the time I drive to 5500 feet elevation, it looks bigger and it is leaking.
Buy your wine in Hawaii or ship it ahead.
Feb 1st, 2013, 03:12 PM
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Can wine handle the extreme temperature changes. I don't think the hold where the luggage is is pressurized. It gets probably below zero temperatures at 33,000 feet above sea level.
I checked two bottles of expensive wine I bought in Saint-Émilion one time and when I opened it a few months later it tasted HORRIBLE!!
I checked two bottles of expensive wine I bought in Saint-Émilion one time and when I opened it a few months later it tasted HORRIBLE!!
Feb 1st, 2013, 03:29 PM
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Generally speaking, yes, you can carry wine or "ship" it as extra luggage.
The wineries have special boxes with special inserts that separate the bottles. These are very secure. Wineries ship cases of wine all the time. Is your box such a box with the special inserts?
I've carried wine in my check-in luggage (not a whole case full, but two, three or four bottles) and have never had a cork pop.
You should also label the box "Handle with Care, Olive Oil" or "Homemade Jam" [The olive oil part was taught to me by ...anyway, too long a story, but you need to label the box as something innocent-sounding so that the case of "wine" will reach your destination]
For Delta specific information, check out nyer's link.
The wineries have special boxes with special inserts that separate the bottles. These are very secure. Wineries ship cases of wine all the time. Is your box such a box with the special inserts?
I've carried wine in my check-in luggage (not a whole case full, but two, three or four bottles) and have never had a cork pop.
You should also label the box "Handle with Care, Olive Oil" or "Homemade Jam" [The olive oil part was taught to me by ...anyway, too long a story, but you need to label the box as something innocent-sounding so that the case of "wine" will reach your destination]
For Delta specific information, check out nyer's link.
Feb 1st, 2013, 03:42 PM
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We had a special Styrofoam type cooler/case we bought at a wine store and took win to Hawaii a number of times as well as to Miami for a cruise.
Wasn't really expensive - and actually - I think we had two - which each held six bottles.
They traveled well - and maybe the Styrofoam not only protected the wine but also partially insulated it in the baggage hold - which can get cold.
Wasn't really expensive - and actually - I think we had two - which each held six bottles.
They traveled well - and maybe the Styrofoam not only protected the wine but also partially insulated it in the baggage hold - which can get cold.
Feb 1st, 2013, 06:50 PM
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There are some ignorant airplane folks. The entire airplane including the luggage area is pressured to about 8000 feet and it is heated since animals and other sensitive cargo goes there. The wine is not going to pop any corks and nothing will freeze. You are riding in a modern plane and not an unpressurized B-25 bomber. It the wine is properly package it will have no problems.
Feb 1st, 2013, 07:51 PM
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I don't bring my own wine on the plane for many reasons. I do ship a case of wine to the condo/resort/rental that I am staying. I have never had a problem with shipping. Anyone who tells you that there will be a problem, does not understand the true nature of wine.
If you want to ship good wine, find an excellent wine shop that ships. I use either K&L in Menlo Park or Premier Cru in Berkeley. Allow for a few day shipping. Transit rarely changes wine.
If you want to ship good wine, find an excellent wine shop that ships. I use either K&L in Menlo Park or Premier Cru in Berkeley. Allow for a few day shipping. Transit rarely changes wine.
