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<blockquote data-quote="stephenmblake" data-source="post: 474175" data-attributes="member: 63705"><p>A group of 10 were at heathrow to go to New York with BA. As I was advised I told the check in desk I was carrying needles and they shouldn't be a problem and noted it. All went well through security where I again advised if the needles and they said as long as you have a medical letter then ok. They didn't want to see it.</p><p></p><p>At check in 9 of my party including my wife had successfully gone through but the alarm went off when my boarding pass was scanned! They asked me about my needles asking how many I was taking in board, 12 I replied to cover my trip should my hold bags go astray. They told me I can only take 8 on board!</p><p></p><p>I was told to sit at the side whilst checks were made and after about 20 mins she came back to me and said that she can't get the definitive answer so I better continue on board! I met my wife and party who were obviously very concerned.I felt as if I was a criminal. I also said I understand all about security but I can't be the first diabetic to fly with you! No comment came back.</p><p></p><p>Once in my seat I was approached by a stewardess asking for me to hand over my needles stating that if I need them then to press the call button and that she would return them at the end of the flight.</p><p></p><p>We landed and no one brought me my needles and kit back so I asked another stewardess who knew nothing about them. I had to go the back of the plane and find them myself!</p><p></p><p>No problems at JFK and I advised them as I did in heathrow.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I complained to BA who apologised and offered a £50 voucher. I want after any form kf compensation but wanted to highlight what fix ethics are treated like.</p><p></p><p>I no longer advise anyone in airports and simply carry the necessary in my hand luggage and dill in future plead ignorance. This is really not the right thing to do but I am not prepared to be treated the same again.</p><p></p><p>I</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stephenmblake, post: 474175, member: 63705"] A group of 10 were at heathrow to go to New York with BA. As I was advised I told the check in desk I was carrying needles and they shouldn't be a problem and noted it. All went well through security where I again advised if the needles and they said as long as you have a medical letter then ok. They didn't want to see it. At check in 9 of my party including my wife had successfully gone through but the alarm went off when my boarding pass was scanned! They asked me about my needles asking how many I was taking in board, 12 I replied to cover my trip should my hold bags go astray. They told me I can only take 8 on board! I was told to sit at the side whilst checks were made and after about 20 mins she came back to me and said that she can't get the definitive answer so I better continue on board! I met my wife and party who were obviously very concerned.I felt as if I was a criminal. I also said I understand all about security but I can't be the first diabetic to fly with you! No comment came back. Once in my seat I was approached by a stewardess asking for me to hand over my needles stating that if I need them then to press the call button and that she would return them at the end of the flight. We landed and no one brought me my needles and kit back so I asked another stewardess who knew nothing about them. I had to go the back of the plane and find them myself! No problems at JFK and I advised them as I did in heathrow. I complained to BA who apologised and offered a £50 voucher. I want after any form kf compensation but wanted to highlight what fix ethics are treated like. I no longer advise anyone in airports and simply carry the necessary in my hand luggage and dill in future plead ignorance. This is really not the right thing to do but I am not prepared to be treated the same again. I [/QUOTE]
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