I get so many questions about air travel and camera gear, I have posted a "guide to carry-on regulations on my website." http://www.photobackpacker.com There you will see a large sampling of what major airline regulations are. I have included a live link that will take you directly to the appropriate page for each of the majors airline web sites.
As I struggled to pull this information together, I discovered it is no wonder there is so much confusion. In the US, carry-on size is the ruling factor. Weight limits, if published at all, are generally around 40 pounds.
Outside of the US, carry-on weight is often the limiting factor (ranging from 15.5 pounds (7kg) and up.) I am told that in reality, weight only becomes an issue if your carry-on "looks heavy." So keep it small, tightly packed and don't grunt when you lift it! :)
Is it safe to put lens into check-in luggage for air flight?
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I get so many questions about air travel and camera gear, I have posted a "guide to carry-on regulations on my website." http://www.photobackpacker.com There you will see a large sampling of what major airline regulations are. I have included a live link that will take you directly to the appropriate page for each of the majors airline web sites.
As I struggled to pull this information together, I discovered it is no wonder there is so much confusion. In the US, carry-on size is the ruling factor. Weight limits, if published at all, are generally around 40 pounds.
Outside of the US, carry-on weight is often the limiting factor (ranging from 15.5 pounds (7kg) and up.) I am told that in reality, weight only becomes an issue if your carry-on "looks heavy." So keep it small, tightly packed and don't grunt when you lift it! :)
Good luck
Bruce