Question about flying with Vest

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I hope someone can help us. My son , 15 w/CF, recently qualified to

go to National Jr. Olympics in Miami, FL for the decathalon. Due to support

from local organizations, my sons and I are able to do this. Here is the

problem: What do I do about flying with the Vest? It is a very expensive piece

of

equipment and is soooo important for the boys. I don't trust that airline

baggage handlers will take the proper care of it. I am also concerned that it

will " get lost " like so much baggage does. It is vital that they use it

everyday

and even more so going from Oregon to such a high humidity destination.

Those of you who have flown please let me know how you have handled this.

Edi Logan mother of Cory(16) and (15) both with CF