----- Original Message ----- From: "Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Has anyone actually been able to obtain an exemption for baggage with > any airline? > A colleague recently traveled and had the worst experience I have heard > on Aer Lingus. > They basically let him through but when boarding the plane refused to > let him take his > backpack (which had his laptop and camera equipment) on the plane. Even > though > they said it would be fine at the counter the grumpy attendant refused > to abide > by what the counter agent said.
This is basically the situation I am trying to avoid, an over-zealous attendant making a stand. And they would be right. I have so far been informed that a blanket weight exemption with Australia's main carrier is not possible and that it needs to be confirmed each time a booking is made through the flight booking centre. Yet another hassle as most bookings are made by my clients through any number of flight centres. I'm now looking at using my sturdy black Canon vest and Domke J2 bag rather than the bigger bags for interstate jobs. I can put plenty of weight in the vest and not have it called baggage. I hate wearing vests though, particularly in public. I'll probably get jumped at the airport when a security guard mistakes it for a flak jacket. Regards, Tim www.timmunro.com.au * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
