Originally Posted by
videomaker
Actually, there may be an exception (depending on the airline), since OP is carrying photo equipment.
This is from the
TSA website:
"
You may carry one (1) bag of photographic equipment in addition to one (1) carry-on and one (1) personal item through the screening checkpoint. The additional bag must conform to your air carrier's carry-on restrictions for size and weight. Please confirm your air carrier's restrictions prior to arriving at the airport."
"Air carriers may or may not allow the additional carry-on item on their aircraft. Please check with your air carrier prior to arriving at the airport."
I raised this issue with AA (just through their e-mail comments, not going any higher) and they seemed oblivious to the third-bag exception and quoted me the standard two carry-on info. I'd be curious if anyone has any success in doing this with any carrier.
I usually carry photo equipment, as well, and even though it's well-insured, it's not something you want to check.
Unfortunately for OP, the rules you quoted are TSA rules, not airline rules. I tried to explain the rules to a group I recently traveled with on AA. One of the guys is the type who always feels that he should be the exception to the rules. Guess what? He WASN'T and was forced to gate check his extra bag.