[Leica] New policy from the TSA - photographic gear

[Tim Atherton <tim@KairosPhoto.com>]

New policy from the TSA (thanks to the ASMP)

http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1248.xml

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Thanks to the efforts of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)
and the cooperation and understanding of the Transportation Security
Administration, working photographers and other members of the traveling
public may now take on board an additional piece of carry-on baggage
containing photographic equipment.  This means that you are allowed to carry
on two bags – when at least one is photographic equipment – along with a
personal item. This accommodation will make it easier to travel for working
photographers with sensitive and valuable equipment.  Document Checkers
are being informed at this time of the change in Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) regulations.  The TSA has said to go ahead at this time
and take advantage of the new policy.

Be advised that some Document Checkers may not be aware of the change in
policy and this will require your speaking to the airline's customer servic=
e
personnel.  Also, the additional bag must conform to the carry-on regulatio=
ns
for size and weight.  There will still be occasions when there simply is no=
space available on board for additional carry-on and this will require chec=
king
a bag.

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Travelers & Consumers
Transporting Special Items

Film and Photographic Equipment

Traveling with Photographic Equipment

You may carry one (1) bag of photographic equipment in addition to one (1) =
carry-on and one (1) personal item through the screening checkpoint.  The
additional bag must conform to your air carrier's carry-on restrictions for=
size
and weight.  Please confirm your air carrier's restrictions prior to
arrivi=ng at the
airport.

In cooperation with the American Society of Media Photographers, this policy
was expanded primarily to accommodate working photographers traveling
with sensitive, valuable equipment.  Working photographers, and other
members of the traveling public, are encouraged to carry photographic
equipment and film as carry-on luggage.

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