Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 05:35 AM 10/9/2004, Summicron1@aol.com wrote: >you are absolutely right, and as I said previously, you who really need to >haul all that bumpf with you ought to be screaming at your professional >organizations to do some lobbying with the airlines and TSA to get you some >accomodations -- if they can let Saudis fly after 9-11 when people were >dying because >they couldn't get to a heart transplant, they can cut the working stiffs a >break >too. The ASMP, the largest association of photographers (American Society of Media Photographers) of which I am a member, has done this. But remember, the staff of an airport or airline does not necessarily know this or may have been told to ignore it. Following is the exact agreement from ASMP: ASMP Works with Transportation Security Administration to Change Airline Carry-On Baggage Regulation EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Thanks to the efforts of ASMP and the cooperation and understanding of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 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 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 service personnel. Also, the additional bag must conform to the carry-on regulations 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 checking a bag. Eugene Mopsik Executive Director ASMP November 20, 2003 ------------------------------------------------- Want to know more about ASMP, go to www.asmp.org JB