14447: Re: 14374: Goldstein: travel luggage to Haiti

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: Drjudson@aol.com
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Teams that I have taken to Haiti understand that they can carry any
personal
stuff in their carry on baggage but that the two check on bags are for
supplies.  We have found that large suitcases are actually better than
boxes
because they arrive in better shape.  Items are packed with a minimum of
extra
packing.  Things often come in boxes which are not needed.  American
Airlines
stopped accepting boxes many years ago but then relented.  Believe new
security
is reason for upgraded regulation. The problem was and still is - boxes
ofen
get smashed, broken, and lose their integrity.  Items fall out or get
damaged.
AA probably got tired of paying for such damage.