Al
You have to understand that the airline staff is not trained in handling cargo. That is left up to the people that do it on a daily basis. WJ has simply made a standard not to accept bags of salt water in the cabin or there aircraft or as checked in luggage. That is there prerogative. There are a large number of items that airlines in general will not accept in there cabin or even as cargo. The responsibility is on the person wanting to ship or fly with something to check it out before they are trying to hop in the aircraft. Don't expect them to put it on there aircraft because you think they should.
Perhaps you do not understand the possible consequences.....
About 10 years ago a Dentist flying from Hong Kong thought it might be a good idea to bring home with a few jars of mercury because it was a good deal. When the aircraft go to it final destination the jars or mercury had broken open and mercury had been flowing along the belly of the aircraft. Mercury is damaging to aluminum.... guess what. That Boeing 747 aircraft was a complete right off.
Cheer,
Trevor
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