OT: Can I pack a fan in my checked baggage on Air Canada?

[katiesmom2]

I was going to call the airline, but thought I'd try here first.

Our kids sleep with a small (maybe 8 inches across) fan that they've slept with since birth (we originally used it to drown out noise and it just stuck). We are leaving in a few weeks for Bermuda and we havent' flown with the kids before.

Can I pack one of these fans in one of our checked bags or are things like that not allowed? If I can't pack the fan, would they allow a sound machine?

Thanks in advance!

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I wouldn't think in your checked baggage is a problem.
Where are you staying? We've always been able to get a fan from Housekeeping w/ no problems if that helps.

Have fun!

 

[katiesmom2]

Thanks for your reply! We are staying in St. George's at a time share. I'm not sure they would have fans to share, but I will check. Thanks!

I also thought that it should be fine, but I certainly don't want to arrive to find my suitcase rifled through and my fan gone

 

[murcor]

Yes, I always take a fan for that reason and one for myself

ps.....I didnt know we could get one from housekeeping

 

[katiesmom2]

Thanks! So you have packed a fan in your baggage on AC?

 

[murcor]

yes we always fly AC and it is in the checked bag

 

[katiesmom2]

Great news - thanks so much.

We will all sleep much better