>>>Of course your are right that it all depends on how it is enforced and image plays a big part in that. It's a crap-shoot.<<<<br><br>You're right on here. Aside from federal regulations, airlines have a huge amount of discretion in applying their rules. I have friends who will travel the country to exchange rare tropical fish. Some airlines will let them carry them on board, others will not. Some that allow it one time will not on another. Often, it's the folks at the gate making interpretations on the spot.. and their decisions become spotty.<br><br>Willie Vannerson<br>McHenry, IL