Can one travel with human ashes on aeroplanes?

[Bigfellah]

I will be travelling abroad to scatter my mum's ashes at what was a favourite place of hers during her lifetime. Does anyone know whether airlines allow this in hand baggage or should the container with the ashes be placed in hold baggage?

Thank you.

[woofgang]

I would think it would depend on the airline and the destination....best to ask them.

[237SJ]

I`m sorry to hear of your situation. If you have a suitcase in the hold and I was you, I would personally put the ashes in your suitcase. You could take them in your hand baggage but it could be quite distressing if you are challenged on this. I have worked on many aircraft where we have human remains in the hold.

[Buenchico]

Each airline will have its own rules.

This is from Ryanair:
http://www.ryanair.co...ons/carriage-of-ashes

Chris

[Bigfellah]

DTcrosswordfan: Not the least bit funny!!!

[Hopkirk]

Putting it in the hold baggage might be emotionally unwise - imagine if they lost the case.

[LoftyLottie]

DT Reported. Very insensitive.

[wilkesneil]

i'm with hopkirk on this, you'd probably be best sticking them in a bag through hand luggage. try calling the airline before you set out and explain to them what your intentions are to get a proper answer.

[ixion]

DT - I'm not sure what disgusts me more - your comment or me laughing!

[237SJ]

I agree LL. Why do people bother posting when they know they are going in offend people?

[Bigfellah]

Don't think much of ixion either - maybe same person in disguise. You have been reported as well.

[LoftyLottie]

Sorry this happened Bigfellah.

[ixion]

I'm not the same person Big Fellah - apologies if offence has beeen taken - none was intended!

[Bigfellah]

Thanks LoftyLottie - there's always at least one idiot on any page!

To the sensible responders - thanks very much I'll contact the airline in the first instance.

Cheers

[wilkesneil]

speak to the airline is your best bet, at least you know 100% where you stand then, doubt many people will know on here or find it difficult to get an answer as its probably an unusual request.

[237SJ]

Bigfella - In answer to to your problem, you can transport your mum`s ashes. Give the airline a quick ring to see whether they advise puttint the ashes in your hand baggage or your hold bags. Either way, it won`t be a problem

[MarkRae]

To echo (some of) the other responses, get in touch with the carrier and explain your query. I'm sure they will be very helpful to you.

[Bigfellah]

Thanks to you all for the sensible suggestions.

[trt]

DT,
I wonder how you would feel if someone answered your post about someone you loved.
Get back into your RAT hole!

[237SJ]

I`ve been flying for 25+ years. Trust me if there is a problem I would have heard about it. There isn`t though so don`t worry. Just contact your airline for details.