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New Carry-On Restrictions
Ronnie Montgomery, Photographer
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Gavin Werbeloff, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 3:37 AM on 12.27.09 |
| ->> I've heard confllicting reports that they're only effective until Dec 30, but I doubt that. I'm busy making arrangements for my TTP AP Int'l that I now won't be able to carry on with me. Thinking maybe a Pelican 1610 for it. |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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102 Yards From The Beach | CT | | Posted: 7:57 AM on 12.27.09 |
->> Currently a reduction in carry-on allowance is on an airline by airline basis. The the CTA has created a 1-carry on allowance for Canada. A single carry on for British Airways is imposed by the airline its self. United has imposed a single carry-on as well for international travel.
Currently all on-board & security changes by the DHS/TSA for for flights originating outside the US travelling to the US.
You can read the current info, as of 2:00AM EST on 27-Dec-2009, which is confirmed by the TSA here on KLM Royal Dutch Airline's Blog here:
http://blog.klm.com/what-to-expect-when-flying-to-the-united-states-as-of-t.../ |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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102 Yards From The Beach | CT | | Posted: 7:59 AM on 12.27.09 |
->> Gavin,
I am stilling working on a BA solution for you. The vest may be the best option. When do you fly?
BA has offered to try and fast-track a cargo-shipper account for you to ship your case, however I don't know how practical that is in your situation. |
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Chris Condon, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Ponte Vedra Bch | FL | USA | Posted: 9:33 AM on 12.27.09 |
| ->> This will definitely have an effect on all traveling photogs. I'm curious to see what will happen with carry on restrictions. |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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102 Yards From The Beach | CT | | Posted: 9:47 AM on 12.27.09 |
->> Chris,
As per the TSA they have no intention of imposing a new carry-on bag restriction due to operational and implementation complications
The carry-on restrictions in place in Canada are by the CTA for Canadian airlines. The single bag limitations by other airlines are to speed up the boarding process. For example, British Airways must now allow for each passenger to be patted down and have their carry-on inspected by hand at the gate. This will already delay flights, checking two bags will further than delay, delays equal a loss of revenue for the airline...thus they reduced their carry on allowance.
Presently the restrictions in place by the DHS/TSA have an expiration date of Dec 30 or Jan 1 (depending on what document you're looking at). Either way everything will be reassessed at that time.
Of course creating a responsive security reaction procedure, rather than a preventative one, and putting an expiration date on that procedure tells those who seek to do harm that they simply want to change their plans if they have plans during this time period.
Domestic travel is not impacted...primarily for the revenue protection of US airlines. |
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Chuck Steenburgh, Photographer
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Lexington | VA | USA | Posted: 5:57 PM on 12.27.09 |
->> "The government was vague about the steps it was taking, saying that it wanted the security experience to be “unpredictable” and that passengers would not find the same measures at every airport..."
Funny, I thought this was already their official policy... |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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102 Yards From The Beach | CT | | Posted: 6:14 PM on 12.27.09 |
->> I just posted the following for those flying internationally - TSA Security Directive SD-1544-09-06 : The Fallout From NW253 - http://bit.ly/5g4ml4
In this post, I have posted SD-1544-09-06 in its entirety, unedited, from the US DHS & TSA |
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Andrew Wheeler, Photographer
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Capitola | CA | USA | Posted: 1:15 PM on 12.28.09 |
->> Odd...
Because even with my TTP Airport International at every security checkin coming back to the US this year (and a few trips through AMS - Amsterdam - too) I have had to empty the entire thing..doesn't bother me and never will so I cannot see what difference it'll make.
Okay, so I'll not travel with my briefcase and revive the Domke vest.
The only PIA was travel through CDG (Charles De Gaulle) where connection times are pretty tight. But other than that I have always arrived at an airport with many hours to spare so I do not need to worry about a thorough check. Oddly, when I have flown out of Malpense (MXP) they asked me to plonk a lens on the camera and take a picture (which I did).
Andrew
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Scott Serio, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Colora | MD | USA | Posted: 1:38 PM on 12.28.09 |
->> So basically, with billions spent on Homeland Security, the fact that TSA somehow can't monitor a list of incoming flight passengers and FLAG someone who is ALREADY ON A WATCH LIST will result everyone but the terrorists being inconvenienced!
Sorry, this whole thing is going to irk me to no end. Nevermind everyone who died on 9-11. Nevermind every solider killed or maimed in Iraq and Afganistan. What has TSA been doing? The idea that there isn't someone in a bunker somewhere about 10 storied underground who will get notified when the FLAG pops up on the list of inbound travelers amazes me. HOW CAN THIS BE? It seems so elementary and we aren't doing it?
To me, this most recent failure shows me that all those people who have died are forgotten and all of us who have traveled with tons of gear and been inconvenienced, well, it has all been a waste. Really pisses me off. |
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Steven E. Frischling, Photographer
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102 Yards From The Beach | CT | | Posted: 2:25 PM on 12.28.09 |
->> Ding!
The TSA has now revised their security directive...and is stating on CNN that the directive was not released to public...that is it is a secure document for security reasons (then why do I have the directive in its entirety on my blog?)
Anyway, current changes to the security directive can be found here: http://bit.ly/84Jqhb
Happy Flying |
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Mark Scheuern, Photographer
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Paul Roberts, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Cheltenham | UK | England | Posted: 3:38 AM on 12.30.09 |
->> To echo Scott's comments I'm surprised the TSA haven't been more on the ball here.
As a UK resident, visiting the US is harder than before, Homeland and Border require a massive amount of 'Pre-Flight' information. I don't mind doing it, if it makes us all more secure, I lost friends in 9/11.
But if this information isn't preventing those on a watch list bording aircraft, then is this a TSA issue, an Interpol issue or both? |
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Philip Johnson, Photographer
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Garland | TX | USA | Posted: 9:31 AM on 12.30.09 |
| ->> From what I have heard from the news media there is still a lack of communication between agencies. While this person was on a watch list that list never made it to TSA to put on their no fly list. |
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