Carry on luggage

In a cpl weeks I’m scheduled to be leaving Iraq headed back toward the states. I had planned on carrying my Expedition 7 back pack which is packed full with gear as my carry-on as I have always done. Now however many of you know the recent travel restrictions which are in place.

Looking over DXB and CDG airports websites I can’t find any concrete-precise information regarding the policy of carry on luggage. Has anyone flown recently through either of these two airports and/or about to fly and have some knowledge of current regulations?

Thanks,

Kenny Taylor

Tikrit, Iraq

If you're flying a commercial carrier, you may want to contact them directly or check their websites. Most of the major carriers have posted advisories as they've received them from various governing authorities. Whatever restrictions may be in effect now may change by the time you leave.

Hi Kenny, the only place where you cannot take *any* carry-on luggage is the UK, so if you are not flying through the UK, you can take your back pack as you always did.

I have just read a post a dpReview where a photographer with more than 20k in photo gear decided to take the train from London to Paris and fly out of CDG just because they allow carry-on there and don't allow it when flying out of London. The only thing you absolutely cannot have in your carry-on bag is any kind of liquid or gel, including o-ring grease. But, as mentioned above, I would double check a couple of days before your travel as regulations are likely to change.

Most regulations [in most European airports] at the present, strictly restrict handluggage to/via the US and UK [and even Israel]. Photo gear carry-on is therefore and most cases a no-go. These restrictions do not apply to passengers to other destinations.

Hi,

Right now it is a strict no for any carry on luggage. Also i think probably as photographic materials are inflamable there are restrictions on that too.

Please confirm the rules before raveling.

Best of luck for your Journery

Hi,

Right now it is a strict no for any carry on luggage. Also i think probably as photographic materials are inflamable there are restrictions on that too.

Please confirm the rules before raveling.

Best of luck for your Journery

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Most regulations [in most European airports] at the present, strictly restrict handluggage to/via the US and UK [and even Israel]. Photo gear carry-on is therefore and most cases a no-go. These restrictions do not apply to passengers to other destinations.

i don't know where you got this information but here's the story for BA:

https://lfn.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/lfn.cfg/ph...li=&p_topview=1

British Airways welcomed the Government's announcement of Monday August 14, easing restrictions on hand baggage on flights departing all UK airports.

 

From Tuesday August 15 all UK airports implemented the new hand baggage policy.

 

Customers departing from the UK (including customers transferring through the UK):

Customers travelling from the UK will be able to take on board as hand baggage one cabin bag no bigger than 45cm x 35cm x 16cm, the size of a small laptop bag.

 

Cabin baggage MUST NOT contain:

 

Any cosmetics

Any toiletries

Any liquids

Any drinks

Cigarette lighters

Items previously prohibted in cabin baggage, such as sharp objects, should not be carried in cabin baggage.

 

Cabin baggage CAN contain the following:

 

Electronic equipment, including laptops, mobile phones and portable music and DVD players

Essential prescribed medicines in liquid form provided they are under 50ml. Customers will be asked to taste the liquid. If they cannot taste the liquid for any reason they will be asked to go to an airport pharmacy to have the medicine verified.

Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle MUST be tasted by the parent)

Nothing must be carried in pockets.  For more detail of the Baggage restrictions click here

 

 

 

Please ensure that you do not check into the hold any essential items such as:

 

·        Household and car keys (including electric key fobs)

 

·        Travel documents including passport and itinerary and any important contact details

 

·        Essential medicines for the journey

 

·        Wallets or pocket size purses

 

 

 

To help progress through the airport all customers are encouraged not to include items capable of containing liquids (e.g. bottles, flasks, cans etc.) in either their hand or checked baggage.

 

 

 

All electronic equipment will need to be removed from the item of hand baggage and screened separately. We recommend these items be packed carefully for easy removal at the security search point.

 

 

 

Pushchairs and walking aids will be permitted but must be x-ray screened.

 

Customers may purchase any item in any store in the departure lounge before departing their final UK airport and take onto the aircraft as normal, unless they are travelling to the USA.

 

 

 

Extra restrictions are in place for customers travelling to the USA from the UK. Customers WILL NOT be permitted to take any liquid or gel items purchased in the departures lounge into the aircraft cabin. All food or beverage items must be consumed before boarding.

 

 

 

Customers transferring through the UK

Customers transferring through a UK airport onto another flight must not buy any of the prohibited items listed above in duty free, prior to transferring onto another flight.

 

Customers transferring through the UK will be subject to the same hand baggage size restrictions as those originating their travel in the UK.

 

If you arrive into the UK to connect with a British Airways flight (irrespective of original carrier), with more than one laptop size bag (45cm x 35cm x 16cm), you may be refused travel.

 

 

 

Customers travelling from the rest of the world to the UK

Customers departing on flights to the UK from the rest of the world who are not transferring onto another flight, will be able to carry one standard sized bag, 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and one briefcase, laptop computer bag or equivalent, unless more stringent local regulations are in force.

However, customers returning from the UK must comply with the UK Department for Transport requirements which are:-

 

One cabin bag no bigger than 45cm x 35cm x 16cm, the size of a small laptop bag.

We would therefore strongly advise customers to check that the laptop computer bag does not exceed these dimensions.

for all other travels ie not going to/from uk or us or israel there are strict checks and airlines will be more restrictive than normal but that does not preclude any photo or uw gear if it meets the normal security regulations.

/paul

here's the paris airport security info and link

http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/Adp/fr-FR/G...ites/surete.htm

New security measures: Aéroports de Paris invites passengers travelling to the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel to arrive to the airport earlier

 

 

Passengers departing from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports to the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel are invited to arrive earlier to the airport due to the implementation of new security measures prior to boarding (100% hand baggage search applies to passengers flying to these countries). Aéroports de Paris advises passengers to contact their airline for more information.

 

Aéroports de Paris also reminds passengers travelling to the United States, the United Kingdom and Israël that following items are forbidden in cabin baggage: liquids, beauty creams, toothpastes, gels, or similar products. All these goods must be placed in hold luggage. Baby products and medical prescriptions bearing the name of the passenger are exempted.

 

Aéroports de Paris also invite passengers to visit their website www.aeroportsdeparis.fr or to use their new services SMS Info Vol and SMS Info Trajet to receive information about flight times and traffic conditions to the airport on their mobile phones.

Thanks for all the helpfull informaiton. My Pelican 1600 case arrived today. Just gonna check it and hope for the best. Worst case - I get use out of my DEPP insurance.

Kenny