[Leica] Security in Dublin Airport now insist on scanning film

[doug at ricecracker.net (doug kim)]

Yes agreed. Security at Dublin confirmed that the checked baggage x-rays
are substantially stronger.

Doug Kim
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On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 9:10 PM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> wrote:

> Under no circumstances should you put film in your checked baggage!!
>  Checked baggage is subjected to a level of radiation that would totally
> cook any film, not just high speed.  Besides, anything in your checked
> baggage is also subject to theft.  Carry everything important on board with
> you.  Learn to pack light.  Use digital.  That's the reality for travel
> today.
>
> Tina
>
> On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 9:02 PM, <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote:
>
> > CURT OFFERED:
> >
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Security in Dublin Airport now insist on scanning
> film
> >
> >
> > Would those lead bags have saved the day? I think the next time I fly I'm
> > going to hide my film in them in my checked luggage.  Sorry for your bad
> > luck!
> >
> > Tina Manley, ASMP
> www.tinamanley.com
>
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