[Leica] RE: traveling with camera stuff

["Wesson, Leo W" <LWWesson@pier1.com>]

 Thought some of you might be interested in this info; some of it is generic, some asmp specific.

Leo 

As the result of ongoing discussions with the Transportation Security
 Administration (TSA), ASMP provides the following information:
 
 In regard to locked bags:
 … Equipment cases may be locked.
 … When you arrive at the airline's ticket counter to check your bags,
 you will be asked if your bags are locked.  When you answer "Yes" you
 will be handed a TSA notice requesting that for security reasons you
 unlock your bags.
 … Ask for a TSA supervisor or air carrier supervisor and identify
 yourself through your business card and ASMP membership card as a
 working professional photographer.  Let them know that your cases are
 locked, however, give them your name and cell phone number in the
 event that the cases need to be opened.  Also, make sure that your
 Passenger Name Record includes a notation of your professional status
 and that you are available to open the cases for inspection.
 … Place a sticker on your cases with your name and cell phone number
 indicating that you are available to unlock the cases.
 … Place a notice inside each case indicating that the contents
 represent sensitive professional equipment and that you would
 appreciate all care with inspection and repacking.
 … TSA does not want to damage your cases, however they may want to
 inspect the contents. Be patient, be polite, and be professional.
 
 In regard to inspection of film:
 … Do not place unprocessed film in checked baggage.
 … Ask for hand inspection.
 … Carry a copy of TSA policy statement located at:
 http://www.tsa.dot.gov/public/display?theme=56
 … Carry your ASMP membership card and business card.
 … If refused hand inspection, ask for a TSA supervisor.
 … Be patient, be polite, and be professional.
 

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