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Ed Jack

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« on: September 13, 2006, 06:39:58 am »

dear all.

 I am going to Cyprus soon, what are the rules for hand luggage following the bomb scares ?

I have the standard Hasselblad H1 kit (80mm) lens in a Lowe pro "Orion waist bag"
size:

Orion AW beltpack
Size (Interior): 12.5W x 7D x 9H in / 32 x 18 x 23 cm
Weight: 2lb, 14oz; 1304g

Will I be allowed to take this on board. If I can't, then I can't take my camera, as there is no way I'm putting it in the hold!

Thanks for any links tro relevant info or advice in advance

Ed
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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2006, 07:14:17 am »

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dear all.

 I am going to Cyprus soon, what are the rules for hand luggage following the bomb scares ?

I have the standard Hasselblad H1 kit (80mm) lens in a Lowe pro "Orion waist bag"
size:

Orion AW beltpack
Size (Interior): 12.5W x 7D x 9H in / 32 x 18 x 23 cm
Weight: 2lb, 14oz; 1304g

Will I be allowed to take this on board. If I can't, then I can't take my camera, as there is no way I'm putting it in the hold!

Thanks for any links tro relevant info or advice in advance

Ed
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Ed,
I understand that problems with carry-on size arise only if travel (or simply transit) to/from the UK. Can't you avoid the UK? I've seen that in London they enforce reduced-size carry-ons and the max width was 16cm.
Now, I've not travelled in the UK since the last August alert and I don't know if they really enforce these new rules strictly. CNN has some info and reader comments [a href=\"http://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/08/23/quest.blog12/index.html]here[/url].
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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2006, 11:05:36 am »

If you are travelling through the UK, you will NOT be allowed to board unless your luggage is within the new dimensions - trust me - I;m awaiting a refund from BMI Baby after they lied about the situation and I was forced to travel by train rather than risk certain damage to my equipment.

If all you are taking though is an H1 body, lens and back, I suspect that you could get a new bag that complies with the dimensions.

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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2006, 11:27:48 am »

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If you are travelling through the UK, you will NOT be allowed to board unless your luggage is within the new dimensions - trust me - I;m awaiting a refund from BMI Baby after they lied about the situation and I was forced to travel by train rather than risk certain damage to my equipment.

If all you are taking though is an H1 body, lens and back, I suspect that you could get a new bag that complies with the dimensions.
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I understand that you can purchase expensive and compatible bags at the British airports...
 
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« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2006, 06:26:09 am »

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I understand that you can purchase expensive and compatible bags at the British airports...
 
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All travel restrictions to be cancelled next week - just in time for me!
 
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« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2006, 06:59:53 am »

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All travel restrictions to be cancelled next week - just in time for me!
 
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Ed,
You're a lucky guy!
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