Re: K3: Carry-on Pelican 1510

Posted by Julian, G4ILO on
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David Dunn wrote

 In some, only ONE piece of hand luggage allowed  eg - Last year in
Birmingham UK.  I took my K3 to Uk and back in a normal flight case, i.e
with pull out handle and wheels on it, The K3 an easy fit, wrapped simply in
a towel. (I bought the case for $3 from a charity shop)
Weight passed the 7 KG limit OK - after removing my camera from the case at
check in.  I had had to put it in there at Airport Xray point, as 2 pieces
of luggage not allowed.   Theres logic for you..........!
So far I have found a Laptop computer is always an allowed extra, and they
never weigh them ---

Following the recent bomb attempt it has been reported on the BBC today that only one item of hand luggage is now being permitted on flights to the USA.

To be honest with the ever increasing security I don't think I'd even try taking a radio on a plane these days. The anxiety about will it or won't it be allowed is a worry I don't need to add to the already stressful business of flying.

It is only a matter of time before the only way people are allowed to fly is without luggage at all and naked. There is already a machine at Manchester airport that lets security guards see through your clothing. I think I'd rather not fly than be subjected to that level of indignity.