New US Airport Screening Procedures

[Bill]

Press release for new travel screening procedures at US airports at http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/interap...lease_0976.xml

[Champuu]

thanks for the information...I fly quite often and my next trip is scheduled over September 11 so that should be "fun"

Champuu

[Daniel Bates]

Oooh, good times, Champ! *crosses fingers*

Wait--you're flying... but in an airliner this time, right?

[bradc972]

I fly on Tuesday from Tx to LA. Should be interesting. I'll be getting to the airport early for once.

-b

[Steelsun]

Yeah - I fly out the 24th for SeaTac, drive around for 10-12 days including to Canada, Fly back the Sep 4th, the go to the Valley on Sep 11th (drive) to participate in some anti-terrorism training for a client.
Oh the joy.

[Champuu]

Originally Posted by Daniel Bates

Oooh, good times, Champ! *crosses fingers*

Wait--you're flying... but in an airliner this time, right?

No, I won't be the one behind the yoke...this time....this will be the second time I have flown on Sept. 11 since 2001....I am patient so I don't mind lines, I get to laugh at all the people who loose it....LOL

[ericf]

Since I wouldn't be willing to check camera equip. with the luggage, Is there anything i need to know before the security check points in regards to camera equip. being carried on?
?

[fran reisner]

Thanks for this information. I'm wondering too, if our photographic equipment will be a problem. I always carry it on, as well as my laptop. I'm heading for Italy in a few weeks and the thought of checking... ohhhh... roughly 15 grand worth of gear with the luggage horrifies me! Has anyone had international experience since the increased security?

[billbunton]

Thus far, flights out of (and possible into also) Britain allow no carry-on baggage, elsewhere the liquid ban is the only change. One senator has said some along the lines of "this is the end of carry-on"...

(It should be noted I haven't flown since November 2001 due to the treatment I received then, and don't intend to again if I can possibly avoid it. So the above is not from experience, but what I have read.)

[Steelsun]

SO far the only problem is leaving the UK. Everywhere else is not having a big problem except for liquids (make sure you have no cleaning fluids in your camera bag).

I talked with TSA yesterday (because of work), and they said they have no immediate plans to restrict carry-ons aside from liquids/gels/etc.

[PeteQ]

No problems with my flight today. Pelican carry-on packed full of gear. I did check my Pocket Wizards and Magic Arm, but that was more a case of room than anything else. I still managed to carry most everything I wanted: D200, 70-200,17-55, 10-20, 85, 50, 10.5 fish, 1.4TC, 2 SB800's, charger, media wallet.

I ended up on a puddle jumper so even my small Pelican 1510 wouldn't fit (no surprise) and I had to gate check it. I am glad I bought the Pelican because the hardside case is great if you do have to gate check.

[fran reisner]

I contacted a friend at PPA about traveling, in particular abroad since I'm heading to Italy in a couple weeks. As of right now I'm still planning on taking my camera gear and laptop onboard with me. I could live for 10 days with the clothes on my back, but I'd die without my camera!

For those of you interested I thought I'd post his reply...


Electronics Permitted as Carry-on Luggage for U.S. and U.K. Flights

A number of photographers have contacted PPA regarding the new airport security measures taken in the wake of last week’s discovery of a terrorist plot to destroy several transatlantic flights.

Cameras, as well as all other portable electronic devices, are still permitted as carry-on luggage on flights departing from the United States – including those headed to the United Kingdom.

There are, however, some changes in the security screening process to be aware of:

-All passengers must now remove their shoes and place them on the X-ray belt for screening.

-No gels or liquids will be allowed as carry-on luggage. The exceptions are:

-Baby formula or milk when traveling with an infant.

-Prescription medication provided the name on the prescription matches the name of the passenger.

-Certain essential non-prescription medication like insulin.

-It is recommended that passengers place all powdered or solid cosmetics items in their checked baggage.

-The ban on liquids and gels includes food items like yogurt, jello, pudding and all liquids including those purchased after you pass through the security checkpoint.

-Some banned items that you may not have immediately thought about include: gel-filled shoe inserts, baby teethers containing gel,

In addition to the ban on certain materials, the TSA has indicated that it has increased the number of canine patrols and random bag inspections at the boarding gate. All carry-on bags are being hand inspected for flights departing the U.S. and headed to the United Kingdom.

For those departing from the United Kingdom for the United States, a slightly stricter set of rules apply. While the U.K had banned all electronic devices from the aircraft cabin, that ban has been rescinded. If you are on a flight departing the United Kingdom for the United States you are now permitted one carry-on bag measuring no more than 13.5 inches wide x 17.5 inches long x 6.5 in. deep. This bag may contain electronic devices, liquid prescription medications, infant milk or formula, and laptops. Other non-banned items (i.e. non-liquids or gels), are also permitted in the bag, but must be packed in clear plastic bags for ease of inspection.

For a list of items recently banned from U.S. departing flights: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...new-items.shtm

For the latest update on items permitted on flights departing from the United Kingdom:

http://www.baa.com/