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08/29/2006 12:14:55 PM · #1 |
It has been a long time since the newest terrorist scare, and it looks like airlines may ban all carry on luggage. I just realized that this would mean camera equipment too. Every year my family travels to san juan, puerto rico, and the last airport we arrive at is a tiny, somewhat sketchy airstrip in Boqueron. If I have to check my bags, and leave them unlocked, what confirmation do i have that my $4000 worth of camera equipment and laptop will be in the bags when i get there?
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08/29/2006 12:18:45 PM · #2 |
What airline?
Even BA (which was banning carryon all together when the even happened) is allowing a briefcase size carryon. All other airlines I've checked, (Air Canada, Northwest and KLM) have the standard (pre-event) carryon restrictions. The only thing banned across the board currently is liquids, gels and creams.
Check the airline website for restrictions. |
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08/29/2006 12:27:29 PM · #3 |
i know that carry-ons haven't been banned completely, but there are many rumors that it may. i was just saying in case
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08/29/2006 12:33:17 PM · #4 |
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08/29/2006 12:34:34 PM · #5 |
we cant use locks at our airport
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08/29/2006 12:38:47 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Chinabun:
we cant use locks at our airport
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Check the link. These are homeland security approved locks. Airport security has a coded key for use with these locks so they can open them. |
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08/29/2006 12:39:41 PM · #7 |
we can't use locks either. AND, what if someone who works as a screener is dishonest?
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08/29/2006 12:44:06 PM · #8 |
A quick and easy (but by no means fool proof) deterrent are either those plastic loop tie thingies (I don't konw what they are called!) because they can be cut off or twist ties. I use twist ties. Your bag is not locked, but it's a little bit of a deterrent for someone who is trying to work quickly to search your bag and steal things.
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08/29/2006 12:44:53 PM · #9 |
| Since the airline takes no responsibility for checked luggage, that's what insurance is for. |
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08/29/2006 12:48:51 PM · #10 |
right, but insurance is expensive, and unless i can insure it for 20 grand, i'm not going to be happy when my equipment isn't there even if i know i will get new stuff.
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08/29/2006 12:49:54 PM · #11 |
a) homeowner's insurance
b) yes, you can use those locks. I have done it before with no problems.
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08/29/2006 12:50:24 PM · #12 |
| There's only so much you can do. Maybe suing the airport for having criminal baggage handlers would be an option . |
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08/29/2006 12:56:31 PM · #13 |
Perhaps you should contact the airline/airports ahead of time and ask what their policies are and what they recommend and what their policies have to say about theft of items and what your (and their) rights and legal responsibilities would be in that situation.
It may also be a good idea to look into mailing/shipping the items to your hotel instead of carrying them on the plane.
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08/29/2006 12:57:27 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Check the link. These are homeland security approved locks. Airport security has a coded key for use with these locks so they can open them. |
And once one of these keys falls into the hands of a thief, what happens then? Still gives me the eebie-jeebies...
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08/29/2006 12:58:42 PM · #15 |
| Paranoia strikes again. Get insurance. |
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08/29/2006 01:01:47 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Paranoia strikes again. Get insurance. |
True, I can be paranoid occasionally. Wait until you see me in Nairobi. ACK! lol
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08/29/2006 01:03:56 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by _eug:
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Paranoia strikes again. Get insurance. |
True, I can be paranoid occasionally. Wait until you see me in Nairobi. ACK! lol |
We'll be paranoid together. ;o)
I was panicking thinking that the shoulder bag I had was .5 of a cm too big for carryon. LOL
Message edited by author 2006-08-29 13:05:05. |
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08/29/2006 01:10:08 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by _eug:
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Paranoia strikes again. Get insurance. |
True, I can be paranoid occasionally. Wait until you see me in Nairobi. ACK! lol |
You are aware that Nairobi's nickname is Nairobbing, are you? |
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08/29/2006 01:13:48 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
Originally posted by _eug:
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Paranoia strikes again. Get insurance. |
True, I can be paranoid occasionally. Wait until you see me in Nairobi. ACK! lol |
You are aware that Nairobi's nickname is Nairobbing, are you? |
From what I read in the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya, ~30% of residents of Nairobi reported being mugged in the last year. (That percentage may be a bit higher)
Message edited by author 2006-08-29 13:14:04. |
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08/29/2006 01:16:54 PM · #20 |
| I am traveling soon and am having the same fears. I thought about possibly SHIPPING my stuff (insured for amount) to where I'm going if I cannot carry on. It might be expensive, not sure...but you'd have a little more piece of mind. |
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