Traveling with a robot

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A colleague of mine is traveling with a robot weighing ~30kg next week. Although he considered booking a seat for the robot, he has decided it should travel as checked luggage. The robot's lasers have been removed so I guess it should be ok!
 
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A colleague of mine is traveling with a robot weighing ~30kg next week. Although he considered booking a seat for the robot, he has decided it should travel as checked luggage. The robot's lasers have been removed so I guess it should be ok!
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Two things come to mind...

1) You colleague had it right, Karl Stephanovic doesn't deserve a seat - to the hold with the robot I say.
2) Is your colleague female? If so and you planned ahead, you should have requested a dedication on the in-flight audio channel (something like Röyksopp ft. Robyn - The Girl and the Robot)

Yes, I went for the robot humour. I have nothing better to do on a Friday.
 
StevePER said:
A colleague of mine is traveling with a robot weighing ~30kg next week. Although he considered booking a seat for the robot, he has decided it should travel as checked luggage. The robot's lasers have been removed so I guess it should be ok!
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He could probably pass it off as an FA on certain carriers.;)
 
If it weighs about 30kg, be aware that many airlines will not accept any bags more than 32kg and will charge excess fees for anything over 20-23kg.

So it may be better to use a freight shipping company. Fed-Ex or similar (depending on country of origin) may be a suitable option.
 
StevePER said:
A colleague of mine is traveling with a robot weighing ~30kg next week. Although he considered booking a seat for the robot, he has decided it should travel as checked luggage. The robot's lasers have been removed so I guess it should be ok!
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As long as it doesn't emit "Danger Will Robinson!" mid-flight. :lol:
 
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The robot missed the flight and had to go across on a truck instead!
 
Oh good he is going on the truck!

He wouldn't have been allowed in the Cabin either! The 7kg limit still applies and the object must have a handle and be able to have the seatblet go around it and through the handle to keep it secure
 
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