Re: trip problems

Well, if we used Euros I'd consider we really were in Europe, rather
than still sitting on the edge.

But rail is much more convenient for quite a few trips. I left Paris at
15.19 (the check-in time is theoretically 30 minutes earlier, but you
can cut it finer) and was off the train and in London by 17.55 (add an
hour for the difference in time zones.) That particular trip cost me
£29, though the fare in the other direction was more. Much more relaxing
than air travel of course.

The current size restrictions on hand luggage allow a bag just a little
smaller than my camera bag, and seem likely to be made permanent.

Peter Marshall
petermarshall@cix.co.uk
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graeme.lyall wrote:
>
> Good to hear of rail being used, I applaud you for that. I am the
> only one though who does a double take when I read "travel to Europe"
> followed by "back to London". I live in the north of England, and
> consider myself to be already in Europe!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Marshall"
> <petermarshall@cix.co.uk>
> To: <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 11:09 PM
> Subject: Re: trip problems
>
>
>> Yes, given the thousands of items of hold baggage that has been
>> misplaced in recent days, the best option if travelling by air to the
>> UK is to send the equipment in advance using a carrier (and strong
>> cases such as Peli.) Some camera insurances don't cover equipment in
>> hold baggage, so you may need extra insurance too.
>>
>> I was pleased that I'd chosen to travel to Europe by train, returned
>> today with no problems bringing my cameras etc back to London. There
>> were perhaps a few more people being stopped and having their luggage
>> checked, but everything went as smoothly as usual. Rail is also
>> faster for some journeys - such as London-Paris or London-Brussels as
>> check-in and transfer times are less. I've had no problems with film
>> and the X-Ray machines used on the rail service. It may be possible
>> to get hand inspection if you have high speed film (ISO 800 or
>> greater) but generally you are likely to be refused. But you can
>> order film for collection in the UK (or other countries you are
>> flying to). It is also possible to hire equipment of course.
>>
>> Even with the restrictions currently being eased a little, it seems
>> worth avoiding trying to fly into the UK with film and equipment if
>> at all possible.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Peter
>>
>> Peter Marshall
>> petermarshall@cix.co.uk +44 (0)1784 456474
>> 31 Budebury Rd, STAINES, Middx, TW18 2AZ, UK
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>>
>>
>>
>> SteveS wrote:
>>> It would be somewhat more money, but send everything forward and
>>> take nothing on the plane.
>>>
>>> S. Shapiro
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jusdado" <jusdado@teleline.es>
>>> To: <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 1:41 AM
>>> Subject: Re: trip problems
>>>
>>>
>>>> davidhatton@totalise.co.uk escribió:
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> There are still security restrictions at Heathrow and London
>>>>> Airports. Although
>>>>> you are permitted hand luggage if the UK is your final
>>>>> destination, there may be
>>>>> problems with a tranfer. Pack all your stuff expecting it to go in
>>>>> the hold and
>>>>> you won't go wrong.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards
>>>>>
>>>>> David Hatton
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ---- - Madasafish - Voted Best Heavy Consumer Broadband Provider
>>>>> in the 2006 Internet Industry Awards http://www.madasafish.com/
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Thank you David, but I don't understand this paragraph: "Pack
>>>> all your stuff expecting it to go in the hold and you won't go
>>>> wrong." Please, it could clarify. Difficulties of the language.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
Received on 08/16/06-04:08:55 PM Z