Air Travel Security Checks
Nov 28, 2019 03:02:26 #
cascoly wrote:
rumors are usually just that - without actual references, they're worthless
first, airlines are NOT really tightening the rules - more people are carrying on bigger bags, well in excess of the so-called rules
2nd, i travel frequently, mostly international - my camera stays in its bag, with lens attached, w battery inside and extra batteries in the bag's pouch - never had any question and have never seen anyone else being hassled
first, airlines are NOT really tightening the rules - more people are carrying on bigger bags, well in excess of the so-called rules
2nd, i travel frequently, mostly international - my camera stays in its bag, with lens attached, w battery inside and extra batteries in the bag's pouch - never had any question and have never seen anyone else being hassled
same with me
Nov 28, 2019 06:29:49 #
steve49
Loc: massachusetts
I have flown twice in the last 3 months.. once domestically and once to Europe.
Camera bag full w lenses, camera, spare battery... has just gone through the xray machine and no further
examination.
Camera bag full w lenses, camera, spare battery... has just gone through the xray machine and no further
examination.
Nov 28, 2019 07:10:08 #
Tell the gate agent you have lithium batteries in the bag and they’ll let you take it onboard.
Nov 28, 2019 07:23:55 #
srscary
Loc: Cary, NC
My wife carried a DSLR from US to India in carry-on luggage in November. She did not have to remove it from her bag.
In the past, when flying in the reverse direction - from India or EU to the US though, I have had to remove the camera from carry on luggage for X-ray through security.
In the past, when flying in the reverse direction - from India or EU to the US though, I have had to remove the camera from carry on luggage for X-ray through security.
Nov 28, 2019 07:24:12 #
FotoHog wrote:
Does anybody know the current air travel security rules regarding cameras in carry-on luggage? I have heard rumors that rules may have been considerably tightened. Firsthand info will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks.
I have the preferred traveler card which just makes it easier. Just carried two Nikon Z-7s, 3 lenses, and 4 batteries through security.
All Li Ion batteries need to be in your carry on luggage.
This was International's Chicago -> Tokyo. Same last month Newark -> Tel Aviv and there is no more careful security than the Israeli's. Final check was by Israelis.
All bags must meet the particular airlines carry on size & weight limits.
Nov 28, 2019 07:32:34 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
I have never had any problem with cameras going through TSA. I just returned from a trip to South Carolina in October. I had a Canon camera with 18-135mm zoom lens and a strobe light in my carry-on bag and they didn't even mention it. I had an 8 ounce cup of peaches that they took from me, however.
Nov 28, 2019 07:40:15 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
I haven't traveled with my DSLR and two lenses since late summer of 2017. Two lenses are all I take with me when I Air travel. TSA checked my DSLR with one lens attached, and the other lens I had in a rounded, padded, zippered lens case. I had to unzip it and pull out the lens for inspection. Once inspected I was permitted to board. As, one member stated in an earlier thread, it is not so much the TSA rules. But, the rules of the Airlines, and having TSA to carry out their rules. I'm beginning to believe that. Because, everyone has a different story to tell. Some travellers go through with flying colors, others do not. The last thing you want, is to have your camera gear to be put in the luggage belly of the airliner. Especially, if you have very expensive FF cameras and lenses. Now, I see why some uhh members say they carry only their Sony RX10iv Bridge camera or a compact camera with a fixed lens. When they Air travel. Or, any other similar cameras. You avoid any possible hassles? Checking the TSA websites, is not going to always give you the correct answers.
Nov 28, 2019 07:44:39 #
The only accurate info will come from the airline and Homeland.
https://www.google.com/search?q=airline+carry-on+rules&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS716US717&oq=airline+carry-on+rules&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.5550j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
https://www.google.com/search?q=airline+carry-on+rules&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS716US717&oq=airline+carry-on+rules&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.5550j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Nov 28, 2019 07:52:05 #
FotoHog wrote:
Does anybody know the current air travel security rules regarding cameras in carry-on luggage? I have heard rumors that rules may have been considerably tightened. Firsthand info will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks.
I always have my camera and lenses in my carryon, and make sure my carryon meets size requirements as best I can tell in advance. My batteries are also in the carryon. Several times I've been told that a carryon which DOES meet size requirements will have to be gatechecked due to space availability. To avoid problems, pack my cameras, batteries and lenses in a traditional camera bag and put the camera bag itself into the carryon so if I have to check it, I just pull the camera bag out and carry it on with me and let them check the empty case.
A few weeks ago on a domestic flight I was required to remove the camera itself, take the lens off, and send the camera through xray. They didn't ask about the battery, but it was in the camera. This was the first time I'd encountered that issue, so from this point forward I'll remove the lens before packing. There are variations between airports and countries as to how this is handled.
Nov 28, 2019 07:52:07 #
Hi: Just got back from Portugal and no problem whatsoever with cameras in camera bag passing security.
Nov 28, 2019 08:03:04 #
Just flew to Montego Bay and back (from US) with my Canon body and three lenses (one on the body) plus a pocket sized camera, with 4 batteries in total, all in my normal camera bag. All the chargers and other crap were in my carry on suitcase. It all went through their x-ray inspection, no questions asked.
Nov 28, 2019 08:09:17 #
Silverrails wrote:
Yes, I need an Update, Flying to Florida December 16tb.
I traveled from Florida to Philadelphia a month ago and returned to Tampa a week later. I carried on two Nikon D7100's, 8 lenses, 6 batteries. I carried the cameras, lenses and strobes (2) in my carryon bag. I took all of the batteries out and put them into ziplock baggies (8 Nikon batteries and 24 Penlight batteries). I opened the bag at security in Tampa and he look then said "Fine, thanks! Do NOT run them through the X-Ray, they are fine!". My clothes were also in the bag and all went into the overhead as the bag was too big under the seat. Frontier tried to charge me $40 for the bag in the overhead so I offered to allow them to put it under the seat as they had assured me at the gate that it would fit. The point is, I fly regularly with camera gear. DO NOT CHECK IT AS IT WILL BE THE LAST TIME YOU EVER SEE IT!!!
Nov 28, 2019 08:16:52 #
One of the most important thing is to be at the gate early and be among the first to board when space is available.
Also to watch as others are putting up their bags as some are quit ruthless in pushing in their bag.
Also to watch as others are putting up their bags as some are quit ruthless in pushing in their bag.
Nov 28, 2019 08:28:09 #
When I fly, my camera bag is one of my carry on's. When I traveled for business, I always had a point and shoot in my brief case.
Just put it on the belt.
Just put it on the belt.
Nov 28, 2019 08:30:27 #
FotoHog wrote:
Does anybody know the current air travel security rules regarding cameras in carry-on luggage? I have heard rumors that rules may have been considerably tightened. Firsthand info will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks.
No issue from Fort Myers FL except the security line, usually a quickie, is twice as long a wait because they decided to remodel the security area 👎👎👎
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