My almost 12 y/o dd's Corduroy bear has more miles on him than most people!!! The only time it was ever a problem was when we flew back to Worcester, Ma from Sanford airport on PanAM. They would not allow any carry-on at all. This was about 2 months after 9/11 so I could understand it. But, since they allowed her to carry the bear on with her in Worcester, I would have thought Sanford would have the same rules. Quite the scene there when dd realized her bear was not going with her, but with the checked luggage!!! Good thing PanAm doesn't fly out of Worc. anymore. Not that any airline flies there anymore!!!!
Now, Corduroy Bear goes everywhere with her...going to camp next week!!!