JohnTF
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Just saw a notice that Continental reduced carry on by six inches and wants to start measuring, forcing you to check and pay. Right after I bought a roller carry on to stash my cameras, they reduced the allowable size by six inches then, and though my bag fits the short way in the overhead, now they began to check and charge, they seem to be looking for more ways to force you to check another bag.
I have already bought a ticket, at the new higher prices, so I guess the next step is to look for a newer bag, and smaller kit.
I had to check carry on twice in Europe as they were weighing it at check in, and their limits there seemed to be the weight of the carry on empty plus a roll of film. Results were a repair bill for a camera I could not get in to my hands until I bought another bag at duty free. They never mess with duty free, they often make more on that than the flight.
And, I did complain to TSA years ago that someone was opening luggage in Newark, even after it had been checked and sealed by TSA at point of origin, without leaving a notice in the bag, or for that matter latching the bag shut. Airlines also do not cover anything checked against loss except clothes, and the bag. Perhaps I should check ebay?
Any way to get their attention?
I cannot see Fed Ex to international destinations, it was $35 one way to New Jersey for my Leica body.
I understand photographers may be allowed one more carry on bag, but no one at the airport understands that.
Regards, John
I have already bought a ticket, at the new higher prices, so I guess the next step is to look for a newer bag, and smaller kit.
I had to check carry on twice in Europe as they were weighing it at check in, and their limits there seemed to be the weight of the carry on empty plus a roll of film. Results were a repair bill for a camera I could not get in to my hands until I bought another bag at duty free. They never mess with duty free, they often make more on that than the flight.
And, I did complain to TSA years ago that someone was opening luggage in Newark, even after it had been checked and sealed by TSA at point of origin, without leaving a notice in the bag, or for that matter latching the bag shut. Airlines also do not cover anything checked against loss except clothes, and the bag. Perhaps I should check ebay?
Any way to get their attention?
I cannot see Fed Ex to international destinations, it was $35 one way to New Jersey for my Leica body.
I understand photographers may be allowed one more carry on bag, but no one at the airport understands that.
Regards, John
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