Key Takeaways
- Episode 55 details a Delta flight from New Orleans to Salt Lake City, highlighting the smooth check-in process.
- Firearms were declared at MSY, and the bag was securely packed with a declaration slip added.
- Upon arrival, Delta kept the bag in a locked office, and zip ties on firearms were noted as part of their procedure.
- Travelers should carry a cutting tool to remove zip ties easily upon bag pickup.
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Episode 55 was filmed May 1st, flying Delta from New Orleans to Salt Lake City. Smooth check-in, and a small Delta-specific detail at pickup worth knowing about.
Check-In at MSY
Walked up and declared firearms. Agent confirmed right away, had me set the bag up. Everything had shifted around inside, but I got it sorted — Pelican hard-sided case inside a regular piece of luggage with the FedEx sleeve attached. I put the declaration slip in once I signed it. Done.
Bag was already prepaid, so check-in moved fast. Before I headed out, the agent mentioned my bag would be waiting in a locked office in Salt Lake City — not the carousel.
Set a 15-minute timer and waited just in case TSA needed access. They didn’t.
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Arrival in Salt Lake City
Headed to the Delta office to pick up the bag. Showed my tag number and drivers license, they pulled it, and I was good to go.
One thing worth noting: Delta zip ties the bags containing firearms. That’s their procedure. I carry trauma shears when I fly — they’re TSA-compliant — so I cut it right there and was on my way.
Final Thoughts
Every airline does something a little different at pickup. Delta uses a locked office and a zip tie. Now you know. Carry something to cut it with is up to you.
