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A while back there was a thread on here discussing what could be carried in hand luggage, in particular tripods.

Well we have just got back from Naples -- we flew with Easyjet both ways.

Bristol airport there was no problem all camera equipment was allowed in hand luggage.

Naples the Easyjet staff on the desk said they allowed us to carry it all when we asked them, BUT Airport Security at the scanning stage would not allow tripods in hand luggage.

So be warned there are different rules everywhere.
 
I've seen tripods refused at Bristol. Maybe the tripods had spiked feet rather than less aggressive ones. As you say, different rules seem to apply, depending on place and person. I daresay that even the customer's attitude can have a bearing, with a stroppy git getting less than a polite and cooperative person!
 
As I've said elsewhere, I don't risk it and always put my (rubber footed) tripod in the hold luggage.
 
Stopping you taking a tripod seems like a sensible precaution to me. Four people with big heavy tripods could use them to smack people over the head and taking over a plane. That might sound overly dramatic, but they have to think about the worst case scenario.

I can only talk about my tripod - but it could not be difficult to use it as a weapon to knock someone out. With it folded together it's a heavy block of metal, and would hurt a lot!
 
The question is, what would do more damage... A tripod or one of those huge Canon L lenses?! :-D
 
W44NNE said:
The question is, what would do more damage... A tripod or one of those huge Canon L lenses?! :-D
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I am not going to get scared of anyone just because they have L lens, even if it is 800mm. I would get scared of a thug spinning 055XPROB with some heavy head.
 
W44NNE said:
The question is, what would do more damage... A tripod or one of those huge Canon L lenses?! :-D
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Of the 2, probably the tripod - not too convinced anyone would wield several grands' worth of lens as a weapon (in earnest!) Then again, they tend to sell 2 lb clubs that can be converted to sharp weapons with relative ease at most airports...
 
Nod said:
Then again, they tend to sell 2 lb clubs that can be converted to sharp weapons with relative ease at most airports...
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Indeed. And they sell them to you after you've checked in your luggage, so you have no choice but to carry them on....
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Well it's been 27 years since I last went through an air port, but 2lb clubs... WTF. Last time I went they gave me a bottle of orange juice once I'd checked in lol.

Seriously, I think I'd struggle to get my tripod on a plane, even though it's bagged, but it weighs the metaphorical ton. I don't even have a scooby doo as to how much can be carried as hand luggage but my guess is I wouldn't get my hard case through.
 
modchild said:
Well it's been 27 years since I last went through an air port, but 2lb clubs... WTF. Last time I went they gave me a bottle of orange juice once I'd checked in lol.
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You need to look in the duty free shops. They tend to be made of glass and have words like "Vodka" on the label.
 
StewartR said:
You need to look in the duty free shops. They tend to be made of glass and have words like "Vodka" on the label.
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You are not thinking about making a certain cocktail on the flight, are you :naughty::nono:

I don't think you will get through with the other ingredient though (if security does a decent job)
 
Slightly of Subject, a friend (not a regular air traveler) Tried to take a Dog Lead (new) on board and was stopped because it could be used to Tie someone up, cost her a small fortune as excess Luggage. Worst part was she bought it as a favour for a Friend of hers
 
daugirdas said:
You are not thinking about making a certain cocktail on the flight, are you :naughty::nono:
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Whooooosh.

That's the sound of the joke going over your head. (Not just your head though, I think.)

I said this:
StewartR said:
You need to look in the duty free shops. They tend to be made of glass and have words like "Vodka" on the label.
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Nod said:
Then again, they tend to sell 2 lb clubs that can be converted to sharp weapons with relative ease at most airports...
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StewartR said:
You need to look in the duty free shops. They tend to be made of glass and have words like "Vodka" on the label.
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:lol: It's was about the same time that I developed a natural dislike for Vodka. After having a 1.5 litre bottle of Polish Vodka (tasted more like polish than vodka if I remember) in a night and ending up in hospital with a large tube down my throat I developed a natural aversion.

Now I'm almost 'tee-total' due to all the tablets I'm taking so I'm rather naive about these things nowadays.
 
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