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Just got off the phone with my brother. He is a 767 Captain for United, amnd a Scuba diver. I asked him why the airlines require that the tanks be emptied and told him a little of the discussion going on here. He said that although he is not an expert, the airlines are concerned with tank failure. It is not impossible for a tank to failure for stricktly structural reasons. The resulting explosion could damage control systems, the airplanes structure, etc. More importantly, he could not understand why anyone would violate the safety rules. Bringing a full tank on board is considered an explosive device and a federal offense and a felony. Better yet, the airlines announced to all personnel this week that due to the middle east situation, all baggage that is brought or checked onto all domestic and international flights would be x-rayed beginning immediately. I am sure, and hope that our fellow divers would understand that although tank failure is unlikely, the airlines do not take chances. If you carry or check or sneak full cylinders on any commercial airline and get caught, you are in a ton of shit. Be safe, and pay the vip fee. It is not worth getting arrested or worse. Regards Mike
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