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Film Cameras in Checked Luggage
James Robinson wrote:
"Larry in Berkeley" wrote: If you are travelling by air with a film camera, don't forget that now all airlines require cameras to be in checked luggage, not carried on board. You can still carry cameras aboard on flights originating in the USA. The only place in the world that restricts you are flights originating in the UK. I think you are mistaken. Our (August 12) newspaper had a picture of (*TSA*) guards at Denver airport disallowing a bottle of babyfood in passenger's carryon luggage. Last time I checked, Denver was not in the UK (Well, at least the UK one doesn't have TSA staff.). [deleted] |
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Film Cameras in Checked Luggage
Frank Slootweg wrote:
James Robinson wrote: "Larry in Berkeley" wrote: If you are travelling by air with a film camera, don't forget that now all airlines require cameras to be in checked luggage, not carried on board. You can still carry cameras aboard on flights originating in the USA. The only place in the world that restricts you are flights originating in the UK. I think you are mistaken. Our (August 12) newspaper had a picture of (*TSA*) guards at Denver airport disallowing a bottle of babyfood in passenger's carryon luggage. Last time I checked, Denver was not in the UK (Well, at least the UK one doesn't have TSA staff.). Baby food is not a camera, which was the subject at hand. Up to yesterday, all liquids and pastes were prohibited in carry-on bags. Today, some items are now permitted, including baby food. |
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Film Cameras in Checked Luggage
James Robinson wrote:
Frank Slootweg wrote: James Robinson wrote: "Larry in Berkeley" wrote: If you are travelling by air with a film camera, don't forget that now all airlines require cameras to be in checked luggage, not carried on board. You can still carry cameras aboard on flights originating in the USA. The only place in the world that restricts you are flights originating in the UK. I think you are mistaken. Our (August 12) newspaper had a picture of (*TSA*) guards at Denver airport disallowing a bottle of babyfood in passenger's carryon luggage. Last time I checked, Denver was not in the UK (Well, at least the UK one doesn't have TSA staff.). Baby food is not a camera, which was the subject at hand. I realize(d) that. My point is that it was at least implied that only flight originating in the UK had/have restrictions. That's clearly not the case. Also I don't see why a camera would be treated differently than the other electronic items which *were/are* banned. So I think it's safe to assume that, at least for some time, cameras were banned also on flights which did not originate in the UK. Up to yesterday, all liquids and pastes were prohibited in carry-on bags. Today, some items are now permitted, including baby food. |
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Film Cameras in Checked Luggage
Frank Slootweg wrote:
James Robinson wrote: Frank Slootweg wrote: James Robinson wrote: You can still carry cameras aboard on flights originating in the USA. The only place in the world that restricts you are flights originating in the UK. I think you are mistaken. Our (August 12) newspaper had a picture of (*TSA*) guards at Denver airport disallowing a bottle of babyfood in passenger's carryon luggage. Last time I checked, Denver was not in the UK (Well, at least the UK one doesn't have TSA staff.). Baby food is not a camera, which was the subject at hand. I realize(d) that. My point is that it was at least implied that only flight originating in the UK had/have restrictions. That's clearly not the case. Also I don't see why a camera would be treated differently than the other electronic items which *were/are* banned. So I think it's safe to assume that, at least for some time, cameras were banned also on flights which did not originate in the UK. Electronic items were not banned in carry-on bags in the US, nor are they now banned. The only restrictions were on liquids/gels/pastes. You could carry your cell phone, laptop, PDA, camera, etc. aboard in your carry-on bags. The UK was the most restrictive, in that pretty well every carry-on item was banned, up to today. That included electronic items, liquids, and cameras, among many other things. Today, they are allowing one small carry-on, which can contain such things as a laptop, camera, or film, but still no liquids. They still prohibit carrying on a cell phone. Phones have to be in checked baggage. |
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Film Cameras in Checked Luggage
James Robinson wrote:
The UK was the most restrictive, in that pretty well every carry-on item was banned, up to today. That included electronic items, liquids, and cameras, among many other things. Today, they are allowing one small carry-on, which can contain such things as a laptop, camera, or film, but still no liquids. They still prohibit carrying on a cell phone. Phones have to be in checked baggage. Mine wasn't today (from LCY), I carried it on. Nice there's a bit of consistency. Neil |
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Film Cameras in Checked Luggage
Neil Williams wrote:
James Robinson wrote: The UK was the most restrictive, in that pretty well every carry-on item was banned, up to today. That included electronic items, liquids, and cameras, among many other things. Today, they are allowing one small carry-on, which can contain such things as a laptop, camera, or film, but still no liquids. They still prohibit carrying on a cell phone. Phones have to be in checked baggage. Mine wasn't today (from LCY), I carried it on. Nice there's a bit of consistency. Neil BBC report at lunchtime today said mobile phones *were* now allowed, along with laptops and other electronic equipment. All such equipment was likely to be separately scanned. -- Wilf |
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Film Cameras in Checked Luggage
Wilf wrote:
Neil Williams wrote: James Robinson wrote: The UK was the most restrictive, in that pretty well every carry-on item was banned, up to today. That included electronic items, liquids, and cameras, among many other things. Today, they are allowing one small carry-on, which can contain such things as a laptop, camera, or film, but still no liquids. They still prohibit carrying on a cell phone. Phones have to be in checked baggage. Mine wasn't today (from LCY), I carried it on. Nice there's a bit of consistency. Neil BBC report at lunchtime today said mobile phones *were* now allowed, along with laptops and other electronic equipment. All such equipment was likely to be separately scanned. Obviously, things have not yet settled down. The BAA web site for Heathrow still says that mobile phones have to be checked, and cannot be carried aboard. The web site for LCY just says that mobile phones have to be removed from your carry-on bag, and be scanned separately. |
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Film Cameras in Checked Luggage
James Robinson wrote:
Wilf wrote: Neil Williams wrote: James Robinson wrote: The UK was the most restrictive, in that pretty well every carry-on item was banned, up to today. That included electronic items, liquids, and cameras, among many other things. Today, they are allowing one small carry-on, which can contain such things as a laptop, camera, or film, but still no liquids. They still prohibit carrying on a cell phone. Phones have to be in checked baggage. Mine wasn't today (from LCY), I carried it on. Nice there's a bit of consistency. Neil BBC report at lunchtime today said mobile phones *were* now allowed, along with laptops and other electronic equipment. All such equipment was likely to be separately scanned. Obviously, things have not yet settled down. The BAA web site for Heathrow still says that mobile phones have to be checked, and cannot be carried aboard. The web site for LCY just says that mobile phones have to be removed from your carry-on bag, and be scanned separately. Just after I sent that, I was looking at the Heathrow web site, and it has now been updated to mention that mobile phones are OK. In addition, they have another new set of rules taking effect tomorrow: http://tinyurl.com/f93tb Seeing how changeable the situation is, that link probably won't work after 10 minutes, so here is a copy of the pertinent parts of the new rules: =========================================== Hand baggage restrictions (applies today, 14 August) Passengers are restricted from carrying hand baggage into the cabin of an aircraft. However, we will allow passengers to come to security with unrestricted items in a clear plastic bag. We will also now permit additional items such as mobile phones and car keys. * Pocket size wallets and pocket size purses plus contents (for example money, credit cards, identity cards etc (not handbags)) * Travel documents essential for the journey (for example passports and travel tickets) * Prescription medicines and medical items sufficient and essential for the flight (eg diabetic kit), except in liquid form unless verified as authentic * Spectacles and sunglasses, without cases * Contact lens holders, without bottles of solution * For those travelling with an infant: baby food, milk (the contents of each bottle must be tasted by the accompanying passenger) * Sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight (nappies, wipes, creams and nappy disposal bags). female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, if unboxed (eg tampons, pads, towels and wipes) * Tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefs * Keys * Mobile phones * Any food purchased in the international departures lounge must be consumed before boarding * Pushchairs and walking aids must be x-ray screened, and only airport-provided wheelchairs may pass through the screening point. ---------------------------------------------------- New hand baggage guidelines (applies tomorrow, 15 August) Strictly one item of cabin baggage per passenger, no bigger than the size of a laptop of small rucksack - 35cm (13.5 inches) wide x 45cm (17.5 inches) long x 16cm (6.5 inches) high. The bag must NOT contain: - Any liquids, cosmetics or toiletries, including gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures, perfumes and the contents of pressurised containers - these must be checked in as hold baggage - Cigarette lighters are NOT permitted in hold baggage or through the security search. These may be purchased airside. The bag CAN include: - Electronic equipment including mobile phones, digital cameras and MP3 players (such as i-Pods) - Prescription medicines in liquid form, eg diabetic kit - Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle MUST be tasted by the accompanying passenger) - Laptops must be removed from the bag for x-ray. All remaining items in pockets should be placed in the clear plastic bag provided, eg car keys and fobs, cash, solid food, books, newspapers, cigarettes and tobacco. Pushchairs and walking aids are permitted but must be x-ray screened. All wheelchairs will be subject to search. Please note: You may be subject to a hand search by the security team and required to remove footwear to be x-ray screened. Once in the departure lounge passengers may purchase any item in any store and take it onto the aircraft as normal unless you are travelling to the USA. Travelling to the USA? Today – Monday 14 August: Extra restrictions are in place – you WILL NOT be permitted to take any liquid or gel items purchased in the departures lounge into the aircraft cabin. All food or beverage items must be consumed before boarding. Tomorrow – Tuesday 15 August: Cabin baggage which adheres to the new regulations will be permitted on board. However, extra restrictions remain in place and you WILL NOT be permitted to take any liquid or gel items purchased in the departures lounge into the aircraft cabin. All food or beverage items must be consumed before boarding. Hand baggage: Permitted hand baggage size as from Tuesday 15 August: 45cm X 35cm X 16 cm 17.5 inches X 13.5 inches x 6 inches Old permitted hand baggage size: 56cm X 45cm X 25cm 22 inches X 17.5 inches X 9.5 inches |
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Film Cameras in Checked Luggage
Are wrist watches prohibited? Or would mechanical watches be allowed,
but electronic watches forbidden? Are all writing implements with fliud ink forbidden? Would it be sufficient to emty the ink from a fountain pen? How would you remove the ink from a ball point pen, a roller ball pen, or a felt tip marker? None of these are explicitly listed on the lists of permitted or prohibited itmes. |
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Film Cameras in Checked Luggage
James Robinson wrote:
Frank Slootweg wrote: James Robinson wrote: Frank Slootweg wrote: James Robinson wrote: You can still carry cameras aboard on flights originating in the USA. The only place in the world that restricts you are flights originating in the UK. I think you are mistaken. Our (August 12) newspaper had a picture of (*TSA*) guards at Denver airport disallowing a bottle of babyfood in passenger's carryon luggage. Last time I checked, Denver was not in the UK (Well, at least the UK one doesn't have TSA staff.). Baby food is not a camera, which was the subject at hand. I realize(d) that. My point is that it was at least implied that only flight originating in the UK had/have restrictions. That's clearly not the case. Also I don't see why a camera would be treated differently than the other electronic items which *were/are* banned. So I think it's safe to assume that, at least for some time, cameras were banned also on flights which did not originate in the UK. Electronic items were not banned in carry-on bags in the US, nor are they now banned. The only restrictions were on liquids/gels/pastes. You could carry your cell phone, laptop, PDA, camera, etc. aboard in your carry-on bags. I was not talking about "in the US". I was and am objecting to your "The only place in the world that restricts you are flights originating in the UK.". That was just plain wrong, both for baby food and cameras. Example of the latter: Passenger had to check in camera on flight from Perth, Australia, via Singapore, to London. Yes the *onward* flight was from London (to Amsterdam), i.e. "originating in the UK", but with a *different* airline and the camera had already to be checked in in Perth. The UK was the most restrictive, in that pretty well every carry-on item was banned, up to today. That included electronic items, liquids, and cameras, among many other things. Today, they are allowing one small carry-on, which can contain such things as a laptop, camera, or film, but still no liquids. They still prohibit carrying on a cell phone. Phones have to be in checked baggage. |
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