thank guys, but isn't this insane? If I take it with me, I will have to pass it through security, which means opening the gift box! and if i put in the luggage - well from what you say I shouldn't be putting it into my luggage either. Gosh, isn't this completely crazy?!
EDIT: sorry, I retract, the passenger leaflet makes it clear that you can carry the connected thing in the hold
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/d...engerFlyer.jpg
So I can do that, but Royal Mail cannot....