Christmas Crackers

[Toad]

I want to bring a box of Christmas Crackers on my trip in two weeks. Since these have an ignitor (and somebody told me gun powder?!), in them, do you think I can carry them on the plane (Air Canada)?

I have sent an e-mail to Air Canada with the same question but have not had a response yet.

We have driven down in the past and always bring a box to our American cousins.

Any thoughts?

 

[Scratch42]

really, really early. I think you may get held up going thru customs while they check and double check everything!

Good Luck!

Scratch

 

[robsawatsky]

I couldn't find any specific reference to Christmas Crackers, but if they do contain gun powder or similar "explosive or flammable" material they would be prohibited from both carry-on and checked baggage.

 

[CindyAnn]

Toad - I wonder whether it might be easier to mail them in advance? By the way, I was at Loblaws this morning, and they were putting out some really attractive ones on the shelves. I always forget that they're not readily available in the U.S., since we can get them everywhere here.

Cheers,

 

[Toad]

Hi CindyAnn - I did take them to the post office and the cost to mail two boxes is over $60!! They weigh practically nothing so I was a bit surprised. I might look into Purolator or UPS too as an alternative.

 

[MikeJ]

Most of the boxes in which crackers are packaged are air, and weight is only one factor in the cost of mailing something - volume is the other. If you were to remove the crackers from the package and pack them in a smaller box, I expect you'd be able to send them for a lot less than $60.

- Mike