I know there has been much talk about some of the new regulations going into effect in regards to international flights and what can be taken on the plane. Here is a new domestic flight problem that I have recently run into. There is a new class of passenger that apparently started in March and that is the Basic Economy class. My husband purchased tickets for our flight to Alaska and did not realize what he was buying. In Basic Economy you are only allowed a personal item, no carry on bag. So for me that means no camera backpack. After much communication with the airlines - we are pretty much stuck. We can purchase a new ticket but will not receive any funds from the old ticket. The basic economy ticket cost us $715.20 per person (times 5), too much to walk away from.
So, be aware of the type of ticket you are purchasing. United, American, and Delta all have this new Basic Economy fare.
I have somewhat scaled back on my lenses and fitting them into a smaller backpack that can count as my personal bag. Even if I trusted the employees enough to check my camera gear, the most you can purchase insurance coverage (through airlines) for is $5000. - that doesn't cover much.
And yes, my husband learned a new lesson - being cheap does not always pay off

I know there has been much talk about some of the new regulations going into effect in regards to international flights and what can be taken on the plane. Here is a new domestic flight problem that I have recently run into. There is a new class of passenger that apparently started in March and that is the Basic Economy class. My husband purchased tickets for our flight to Alaska and did not realize what he was buying. In Basic Economy you are only allowed a personal item, no carry on bag. So for me that means no camera backpack. After much communication with the airlines - we are pretty much stuck. We can purchase a new ticket but will not receive any funds from the old ticket. The basic economy ticket cost us $715.20 per person (times 5), too much to walk away from.
So, be aware of the type of ticket you are purchasing. United, American, and Delta all have this new Basic Economy fare.
I have somewhat scaled back on my lenses and fitting them into a smaller backpack that can count as my personal bag. Even if I trusted the employees enough to check my camera gear, the most you can purchase insurance coverage (through airlines) for is $5000. - that doesn't cover much.
And yes, my husband learned a new lesson - being cheap does not always pay off