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Old 08-22-2013, 07:45 PM
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MaydayMark
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In a different but related story ... while on a layover in ANC I purchased some air conditioning freon. I assumed it was Non-flammable gas (HAZMAT). I didn't want to get "caught" sneaking it into MEM for my jumpseat home.

I took the package to the local FedEx Office, I asked about shipping "HAZ" ... the conversation went something like this,

"Mr. Mayday Mark, in order to ship hazardous material you must have attended FedEx HAZMAT shipping class." I told them I had ... "And you must have annual recurrent training." I told them I had ... They said all HAZ shipments incur a $20 surcharge. I said OK ... End of conversation.

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