Silverrails

Are you aware of the new I.D. requirements? Your Driver's License must have a Mandatory Security emblem on the Face of your License, in Michigan it is a Star, provided thru your Secretary of State government agency check with your state.
I have not heard of any particular new Camera or Photography requirements, but there may be some new ones I certainly hope not, such a hassle getting thru Airport Security.

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

My personal experience last week on Alaska flying nonstop from Portland Oregon to Tucson with 2 carry on bags- I packed a Fuji camera in a shoulder bag with two lenses, battery inside of camera plus 2 extra in camera bag, battery charger, extra memory cards, personal ID and credit cards. It went through the check point without any problems. No one asked to look inside. However in my main carry on bag I failed to remove a digital tablet and that did cause a problem requiring the tablet to go through the check point by itself holding us up. In the plane both bags fit easily in the overhead storage and under the seat and the plane was a smaller 2/2.

lsimpkins Loc: SE Pennsylvania

This is probably the best advice. However, understand that the TSA has some leeway in what they do and it does vary by airport.

My own personal experience has shown that TSA seems more concerned about laptops than camera gear. I just returned from Tanzania and spent time in Newark, Atlanta, Amsterdam, Kilimanjaro, and Detroit airports. The most thorough check was in Amsterdam where my wife was chosen at random for supplementary screening. However in all airports, my camera equipment was able to stay in place in my backpack. As others have mentioned, additional Li ion batteries need to be in your carry-on luggage with protection over their contacts.

Pay attention to the security signs and verbal instructions and ask questions if in doubt.

Festus Loc: North Dakota

This is a loaded question:

1. Where do you live?
2. Check TSA online if U.S.A..
3. Depends on where you are flying too and if is out of the country, and what airports.
4. And most important; firsthand experience doesn't mean a thing! The rules are set by the US government and every airport interprets them differently. Some airports are very strict, others are very relaxed. Even if you follow the listed rules to a tee, it doesn't mean some TSA person won't make you jump through some other hoops.

Lagoonguy Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL

I usually only have possible issues at foreign airports returning to the US. I carry a camera bag that will fit under the seat in front of me and after clearing security I put the camera bag into my roll on luggage. At the gate I am ready to take the camera bag out and place it under the seat if they have run out of overhead space. Makes for less anxiety. I always try to board early enough to hopefully make certain the carryon is not an issue. One never knows if tight connections can also make the carryon a problem. Good luck!

hochocke Loc: Powell, Ohio

Sounds like good advice.

cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX

I flew San Angelo to Burlington in late September. I carried on all my equipment except a tripod. In the bag were; Sony a7r iii, 3 lenses, charger with cord, remote trigger, filters, cleaner cloth, and USB cord. I went through 3 separate checks, and never had to slow down. I suspect in depends more on the T(erribly) S(tupid) A(*******) you get, and what kind of day it has had.

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JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

On domestic flights in July and October, the only significant change I found was that I was asked to remove cameras (bigger than a cell phone) when going through security. That is in addition to removing my laptop as usual.

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

Earlier this month I flew from LA to Rome and returned Rome to Paris to LA with my D800, three lenses, batteries and accessories as carry-ons and had no problem whatsoever. In each case, the camera equipment was x-rayed and no questions were asked.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Enough has been written already. I would like to add a few points.
After going on line to TSA.GOV, you will get the information you need.
I would like to offer some additional information after I had a trip to Barcelona, Spain. Your baggage will get some wear and tear before it gets onboard.
Place your tripod or monopod in your checked luggage. Simply, it will not be manhandled. Carry on your camera and lens. They must be X-Rayed for safety. Batteries should have their contacts protected with either the plastic cover or electrical tape. (You don't want them to leak or drain unnecessarily.)
Memory cards are not damaged by
x-rays. Camera body should be off and lenses separate and covered. You are your gear should not be separated. So, keep it small and limited to one or two bodies and as much as four lenses.
Plan extra time when going through the airport. I'm talking about two to three hours earlier. That way you won't be stressed and you will allow the TSA agents to do their very hard job properly.
Don't forget to see if there are camera stores nearby your destination. Just in case something was damaged or unexpected needed.
Have a safe flight!

Happy Shooting!

DebAnn Loc: Toronto

I took a total of 6 flights when going to and from Africa and nobody touched on the subject of the camera equipment in my carry-on.

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

How something so simple turns into 3 pages baffles me. Cap extra batteries, make sure the bag isn't over-sized (lots of those people out there already), and stop treating cameras as they are some sort of doomsday device. There will always be stories about "something" outside of the norm happening, but it's really a simple process. I also check firearms when I travel. And with all that, I have yet to encounter issues at the counter, security, or gates.

FotoHog Loc: on Cloud 9

Looks like I opened a floodgate of interesting experiences (and some colorful opinions too . . . )
Since there seem to be no universal or iron clad rules I have to think about all of this. But I believe I got enough information to form a plan. THANKS.

d2b2 Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA

I had no problem in a carry-on bag with 2 cameras and batteries loaded in the camera and 2 battery packs.