Taking fish/corals on a plane

[whatcaneyedo]

Security here told me that I could not carry them on because the amount of water would be over the allowable limit. It is possible to transport some coral without water, do your research first before attempting. We are allowed to package them into our checked baggage. If you purchase a small ridged cooler that should be easy enough to do. Ask security for yourself when you depart on your trip, policies may have changed for the better in the last few years but I doubt it.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Last time, my friend had to ship her stuff home with a cargo carrier, even though she was told twice by WestJet. This was maybe 10 years ago. She mentioned her cooler at the desk at the airport and they made her send her stuff home on a separate cargo plane, not in the cargo hold of her plane. They told her it was because of the saltwater.

Best to check with your own carrier and get it confirmed.

Anthony

[gobytron]

With the way airlines work today, I don't think it's worth the risk/hassle.