More flying with gear news
Aug 11, 2017 11:02:19 #
AlfredU
Loc: Mooresville, NC
LouV wrote:
My brother-in-law just returned from a dive trip to Mexico. He was carrying a lot of underwater photo gear and flew out of Cozumel. Like everywhere, they allowed no spare lithium batteries in checked bags. But, here's the odd part: they allowed no standard batteries in carry-ons and confiscated all of his AA alkalines! I have no idea if this is official Mexican policy or just an enterprising agent with a burgeoning used battery business but flyer beware.
I just returned from a dive trip in Cozumel. Same thing. I think they just like to confiscate batteries. Between the tainted, deadly bootleg alcohol and the battery thing they are not very welcoming to tourists. Confiscating all batteries is not necessary. I just told them I had no lithium batteries, which I didn't, and got on the plane.
Aug 11, 2017 11:03:43 #
AlfredU
Loc: Mooresville, NC
LFingar wrote:
Here are the FAA regs on batteries: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/passenger_info/media/Airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf
Since you are from Canada the regs may be different, but I would just about bet that they are very similar.
Of course, every country has their own twist on things. The mexico incident may have been just that one agent. It's always a good idea to check with the airline you will be flying.
Since you are from Canada the regs may be different, but I would just about bet that they are very similar.
Of course, every country has their own twist on things. The mexico incident may have been just that one agent. It's always a good idea to check with the airline you will be flying.
The FAA rules don't mean a thin in Mexico. The problem was only on the return trip.
Aug 11, 2017 11:04:47 #
AlfredU
Loc: Mooresville, NC
cthahn wrote:
Don't go to Mexico. That country is corrupt from one end to the other. I would not go if I was paid.
Agreed. Nothing there I need.
Aug 11, 2017 11:07:49 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Thanks for the link. I have a better understanding of the rules now.
You're welcome!
Aug 11, 2017 11:30:06 #
cthahn wrote:
Don't go to Mexico. That country is corrupt from one end to the other. I would not go if I was paid.
Trust me, no one will pay you to go there...
Aug 11, 2017 14:56:19 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Interesting, but does not matter to me. Have been there twice. Second time was shame on me. Never again.
Aug 11, 2017 15:53:19 #
Just cleared security for our flight to London. I didn't have to take my camera or IPad out of my backpack. Put my phone and wallet in a bin and that was it. We were PSA Precheck. I hop e it's the same when we come back in two weeks.
Aug 11, 2017 15:53:20 #
Just cleared security for our flight to London. I didn't have to take my camera or IPad out of my backpack. Put my phone and wallet in a bin and that was it. We were PSA Precheck. I hop e it's the same when we come back in two weeks.
Aug 11, 2017 17:33:42 #
LouV
Loc: Juno Beach, FL
billnikon wrote:
Yea, those Mexican officials at the airports are also taking guns, knives, pipe bombs, and hand cuffs, the gull of those people. Will their be no end to the madness.
Uh, Bill, I think we were talking about AA batteries.
Aug 11, 2017 23:41:22 #
jerryc41 wrote:
You were LUCKY !! Usually they will also steal your Car !!I'm so glad I travel by car. 
Aug 12, 2017 12:30:09 #
bennydnut
Loc: Phila, Pa.
al13 wrote:
Just cleared security for our flight to London. I didn't have to take my camera or IPad out of my backpack. Put my phone and wallet in a bin and that was it. We were PSA Precheck. I hop e it's the same when we come back in two weeks.
the problems is not going there, it's on the return trip,,, I am also heading to England in couples of weeks, hope all it all this will be clear by then!
Aug 12, 2017 18:02:19 #
Some have suggested shipping your camera equipment to your overseas hotel - - such as via DHL - -
I can't speak to the pricing / insurance though
I can't speak to the pricing / insurance though
Aug 12, 2017 19:53:51 #
genesampson wrote:
Better check TSA as it's my understanding lithium batteries can not be in checked bags. I think I even saw notices to that effect on posters at the airport. My guess is if you do and they are found you will lose them.
Just bought a couple of LP-E6 batteries. Canon shipped them in a box that has a sticker on it that reads "Cargo Aircraft Only" and "Forbidden in Passenger Aircraft". The sticker was printed by a company in Redmond, Oregon. Last January I tried to get Canon to over-nite an LP-E4N and after some confusion they told me it could only ship over-land. Three days instead of one. That made it a deal killer.
Aug 12, 2017 20:28:19 #
cthahn wrote:
Don't go to Mexico. That country is corrupt from one end to the other. I would not go if I was paid.
Can we all club together and send you there anyway? We would clearly have to pay them to take you!
Aug 14, 2017 07:17:38 #
It is important when flying internationally to check not only TSA rules but the rules of the other countries you may be flying out of during your trip. The rules in Mexico regarding batteries are not secret. The problem could have been avoided by checking ahead.
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