Taking scuba tanks as part of Sport luggage

jesusjon



Joined: 03/08/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
18/06/2009 23:16

Hi wondered if anyone has ever taken cylinders on board aircraft to get them out to Cyprus,Have taken pony cylinders on aircraft to U.S.A. and was told to take it on as hand luggage,empty with valve open.

Have read various regulations with different carriers even on one site where it says cyl must have min 10p.s.i. of air or there abouts and valve must be open (now theres a contradiction if ever there was one ).Have made phone calls but cant get a straight ans off any one.Last resort is to take old firebrgade cyl which doesnt matter if it gets left at check in.Would appreciate hearing of any one elses experiences in this matter. cheers.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
18/06/2009 23:20

jesusjon - which airline will you be using to North Cyprus?



How big, heavy etc?



Tom

jesusjon



Joined: 03/08/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 00:55

Hi Tom, Usualy fly Monarch which we are doing this next trip,but will probably be next trip when i will bring out a cyl, single 10 ltr all the rest of spare kit for diving in cyprus is already out there cant remember weight of 10 ltr empty about 10kgs i think 32kgs is max scuba sport luggage its just a ? if they alow cyls on aircraft.

Lifestylesols


Joined: 17/06/2009
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 09:10

Hi Jesusjon,



Are you planning on living here?



Reason I ask is most of the dive clubs here, will hire you the tanks for next to nothing or include all of the equipment in with the dive.



You are most prob like me like to have your own stuff, but try North Cyprus Scuba and ask for Cengis he will help you they are also on the web http://www.northcyprusscuba.com he knows some really goood dive site on the island I am diving with him tonight.



Thanks.



David

jesusjon



Joined: 03/08/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 09:37

Hi David, Yes I am eventualy lol,Like you say like to dive with my own kit And hope to be also buying a boat but didnt realise untill reading recent posts that you could not dive without going with a dive guide but what about international waters or over in Turkey i wonder what the issue would be then,Have Spoke with Cengis in his Shop last year and some friends are training with him.If you fancy a dive together im over July6th to the 21st.



Cheers

John.

leethemille



Joined: 16/01/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 14:01

John



Just phone Monarch. I have just amended my booking with them to add scuba gear and it costs £22.50 approx for an extra 13kg allowance. You get £5 discount on this if you prebook.



Lee

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 14:11

Hi John,



If you are flying south then I do not have the knowledge or the airline contacts, most sorry.



For the airlines to the North I might have been able to assist.



Tom

IAH Ltd

Lifestylesols


Joined: 17/06/2009
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 15:17

Hi Jon,



Yes of course, get in contact with Cengis when you are over and I will be up for that.



Thanks.



David

cepcep


Joined: 19/06/2009
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 17:19

HI EVERYONE,

THE DIVE CENTERS SUPPLY YOU ALL THE EQUIPMENT YOU NEED. YOU HAVE TO DIVE WITH A DIVE CENTER IN CYPRUS AND IN TURKEY . THE LOCAL LAWS DO NOT GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO DIVE ON YOU OWN.

I AM A DIVE CENTER OWNER AND I KNOW THE RULES AND REGULATIONS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DIVE WITH YOUR OWN TANK FINE BUT THE AIR IN YOUR TANK IS AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR TANK.

I AM DIRECTOR OF SCUBA CYPRUS. I HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY AND YOUR DIVING HOLIDAY AS WELL IN NORTHERN CYPRUS.

HAVE FUN

AHMET

SCUBA CYPRUS

jesusjon



Joined: 03/08/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 19:15

Hi Lee, Thanks for reply Yes i understand the extra alowances and charges for scuba gear but no where does it say anything about cyl.Always book sport luggage aswell as normal hold luggage the mrs likes to take

a lot of stuff for the house lol.



Cheers John

jesusjon



Joined: 03/08/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 19:18

Hi David will do, not sure not sure how early on in our stay i will get a dive or two in as have hell a lot of Gardening to organise but will do my best.

Cheers

John.

jesusjon



Joined: 03/08/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 19:25

Hi Tom, Thanks for reply living in the Midlands never seem to be able to get flights into Ercan cheap enough but hopefully one day.

Msg 9 Ahmet, thanks for info yes i now understand the law about diving with a dive center, And yes the quality of the air in your tank is important and on that subject do you do Nitrox fills? Hopefully will get time to look you up while we are over.

Cheers

John.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 20:06

Hi John which part of the Midlands.



We often provide flights from Birmingham to Ercan (and use it ourselves being in the Forest of Dean)



Tom

PS I know that Amphors offer Nitrox (we are their UK agent)

cepcep


Joined: 19/06/2009
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 22:55

Hi John,

We do not do Nitrox but I can let you know about the dive centers which offer nitrox dives. There are couple of them.

Regards

Ahmet

Scuba Cyprus

jesusjon



Joined: 03/08/2008
Posts: 93

Message Posted:
20/06/2009 18:36

Hi Guys thanks for that info.

Cheers John .