Anyone ever packed a Mini in their luggage?

Sweet100s

So excited!
Am 1 step closer to owning a new mini.

It's 1500 miles away.  
Any ideas on how to pack it for the trip back on Southwest Airlines?

caliking

There's a story about how an egghead took one aboard as a carry-on, claiming it was the urn containing his deceased relative's ashes. 

RRP

caliking said:

There's a story about how an egghead took one aboard as a carry-on, claiming it was the urn containing his deceased relative's ashes. 

Just because Snoopes can't confirm this urban legend amongst eggers who BELIEVE - doesn't mean it's not true!

logchief

Box it up as excess baggage, will cost you and pack carefully.

Sweet100s

Should I separate top from bottom?

Jstroke

I would take it as carry on. It will be a hassle as it will be unusual, but I wouldn't put it in the belly of the plane

northGAcock

Jstroke said:

I would take it as carry on. It will be a hassle as it will be unusual, but I wouldn't put it in the belly of the plane

I am with @stroke on this one. I have a buddy who handles luggage for a large airline....and the stories he tells. I would also strongly consider not flying an animal unless there is no other option.

Jeepster47

Sweet100s said:

Should I separate top from bottom?

That comment suggests that it's new, but not brand-new, still-in-the-box new.  Yes?  If so, I'd arrange with a local dealer to save the box a mini came in for you.  Then repack the mini in the shipping box.

Carry on?  It's not a micro-mini, so I doubt that it will fit in the overhead nor under the seat in front of you.  Maybe if you take the bottom and your travel companion takes the top it would work as carry-on. Why don't you investigate trucking the egg home ... insure it and you will be worry free.

slovelad

I met a lady at an eggfesg who took a mini on the airplane over two seperate trips. First the bottom, then the top lol. 

henapple

Ship it... With insurance. 

A5firearms

I agree, I would ship it. Talk to a local dealer and insure it. Done. If it is not brand new, I would guess the soot and smell would would make you a pretty unpopular travel companion...

4Runner

Sell it and buy one local.