Originally Posted by
zombietooth
You do realize that he had no other option than to carry his expensive photography equipment because checking it is not an option. Are you of the opinion that he should have left his equipment at home? Travel is about freedom and, if your idea of freedom is to travel the globe and take photographs, I don't believe that it is acceptable for an air carrier to set unreasonable limits on your ability to do this...
Oh for goodness sake, only somewhat OTT IMHO. Although reading it has brought a giggle on NY's day for me. If we are talking about a pax with special med needs, then maybe there really is 'no other option'.
There are always options. Buy a smaller camera. Buy a robust set of luggage for checking gear in. Fly on different airlines that meet the personal requirement for carry-on. Crikey, what happened before the aircraft was invented...travel by sea. No drama with carry-on there, fill 'yer boots.
How does CNN and the many thousands of others with 'expensive camera' equipment get by? I presume that they check-in their expensive gear.
This almost could descend into the 'right to travel' (or bear arms) debate, which I'll avoid.
Cheers, TK
Oh, Happy New Year all
