This is how the story unfolds -
As adviced by the people on this forum, I contacted emirates airlines 3 days before in advance. They needed lots of details and declarations(everthing online) . Then they said they forwarded my application for clearance to Dubai Police, and that they cant guarantee me approval. 3 days passed, and I just had a few hours left. All plans damned. Thankfully, in the last minute they sent an approval. Lesson here for me - Contact them 10 days in advance if you can.
I was also told that the declaration form will be sent to the Indian customs- am not sure of it though.
So, removed the action from the stock, and packed only the action.(Couldn't pack the action, as I was almost sure it would be broken, it seemed delicate at the far end from shoulder).Emirites said I dont need a gun case if I dis-assemble and pack in my suitcase, and I was not in a mood to invest in a case(quoted 4k for the cheapest). It was a breeze till I landed.
And I declared the airgun in the declaration sheet(thats generally handed in the aircraft) and submitted it to them at the Customs and walked through. . He had a quick glimpse at the sheet, and that's all. I am out of the airport.
Cheers,
TVR
