I did get some good suggestions from CakeSafe. Don’t call the airlines ahead for cake shipping information because they won’t know what you are talking about. They are featuring a 2 layer cake in a pink cardboard cake box. Since the CakeSafe box has a clear top and front, and 2 sides of opaque plastic, print out a large message to tape to the top pleading with the handlers to lift from the bottom, not the top or sides. To remind them it is fragile cake and they say when handlers actually look through the clear side and see a cake in there they are usually very respectful and handle with care. What I didn’t ask about was the cost of shipping because it depends on where it is coming from and where it is going. I was told to grab a rolling cart at the airport door and wheel the CakeSafe right up to the check in area and send it as you will your luggage. Wedding isn’t until March 3rd so hope to find a rolling cart that might hold my luggage in one area and the CakeSafe on top. I am also going to buy several long Bungee cords to go all the way over and around the box.
I am making sugar flowers to put on the cake once I arrive, I will carry them on the plane in a cellophane topped box so they can see them when I go through security. Hopefully the wired petals won’t set off the alarm if they scan them. I will put them in a box that can slide under my plane seat. My flight should only be an hour I am guessing so think they will be safe. Not bringing any carry on bag with me so am only responsible for getting myself and the flowers on and off the plane. Wish me luck. I will update this when the time comes.
Oh, and the cake won’t be coming down the carousel luggage turnstile. They will hand truck it to the office next to baggage. I could just see that CakeSafe lying on it’s side and swirling around the carousel as I tried to grab it. :)
Shirley
