Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Does this mean that I will have to remove the batteries from my hearing aids in order to pass through security? I am sure my hearing aid batteries are of similar strength to a light meter battery. At least the security people might be inclined to think so. What about pacemaker batteries? The security people, including the management, give the appearance of being high grade morons. Roland Smith Oakland, California - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Henry Ambrose" <henryambrose@home.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2001 5:41 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] air travel USA to Europe ? > I think you should be peeved! > > I want to be safe on my flight as much as anyone. This story tells me > that the clowns are still in charge of security. To me this is almost as > bad as no security. Just a show to make someone feel good. > > WHY did they want the batteries out? > The tiny batteries from an M6? Or a light meter battery? > > Huh ? ? ? > > Henry > > > >Transport Canada was playing by different rules, and since my lightmeter had > >no batteries, it didn't "work" - and they wouldn't allow it on the plane. > > > >Logical eh ? > > > >So, my lightmeter was "security bagged", x-rayed and was secured by the > >cabin crew until we landed in Toronto. > > > >I would have been peeved, but it is for our safety. I just wish the rules > >were consistent across the board. Time will tell, I guess. > > > >Regards > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html