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Traveling with Your Cue to the National Singles Championship

OPTION #1 - Checking in Your Cue as Luggage - Pool Cues & Cases are not allowed as a carry-on item. It must be checked in as luggage prior to boarding your flight.

Here are some suggestions for traveling with your cue(s):

Bubble-wrap your case with cue(s) enclosed in a box that you can check through as luggage. Sealed boxes that are checked-in are not required to be opened. They will be screened prior to being placed on the airplane.
Check-in your cue case as luggage but bubble-wrap cue(s) separately in your clothing luggage.
Bubble-wrap your case and cue(s) in your clothing luggage.
When checking any luggage be sure your name and contact information is on the outside and inside of each item.

OPTION #2 - Mailing Your Cue to the Riviera Hotel & Casino -Ship your boxed case and cue(s) via UPS, or other delivery system, to the hotel in advance. The Riviera houses a Business Center that accepts packages, for a charge to be paid by you, and holds them for up to three days, free of charge. Items left over three days will be charged a $5 per box per day holding fee.

The Riviera charges $5 per 15 pounds per item sent to the Business Center for holding in a secure room until it is picked up. You do not have to be a registered guest at the Riviera Hotel & Casino to use this service.

Mail your package to:
Riviera Business Center
2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Telephone Number: 702-794-9500

You MUST include your name on the shipping label. The Business Center will only release the package to the person whose name appears on the package. You will also have to arrange shipment from the Business Center after the Tournament is over. Business Center hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call the Riviera Business Center if you have any questions about shipping your package to their facility.

Airline Travel Information for the National Singles Championship

Due to increased Security measures American Airlines suggests that you arrive at least 90 minutes before departure.
Photo ID is now required at Check-in and before boarding the plane.
(The photo identification must be current and government-issued, such as driver's license or passport.)
All Airlines are now required to start 100% screening of all passenger baggage.
When checking any luggage be sure your name and contact information is on the outside and inside of each item.

Pool Cues & Cases are not allowed as a carry-on item. It must be checked in as luggage prior to boarding your flight.

Here are some suggestions for traveling with your cue(s):

Bubble-wrap your case with cue(s) enclosed in a box that you can check through as luggage. Sealed boxes that are checked-in are not required to be opened. They will be screened prior to being placed on the airplane.
Check-in your cue case as luggage but bubble-wrap cue(s) separately in your clothing luggage.
Bubble-wrap your case and cue(s) in your clothing luggage.

New Federal Carry-On rules allow one standard-size carry-on bag and one personal item. That personal item is limited to:

Purses, Briefcase, Laptop computer, Small bookbag style backpack

All items allowed beyond the restrictions are:

Coats or wraps
Safety seats for Children
Books or newspapers
Small bags of food that is consumable
Disk player or similar sized personal entertainment item
Assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen, etc.

The above information was received from American Airlines. Specific Airports and other Airlines may have more restrictions that apply. We suggest you contact your Airline prior to departure for specifics.

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