You’re late for your flight, overloaded with your camera gear, and still have to check in. Here’s what to do next time.

Check In Early:

At the start of check-in everyone’s happy(passengers and airline staff alike), which means you’re likely to get more cooperation with your baggage.

Always Wear A Coat:

These are very useful for carrying small items such as down loaders, camera batteries, charges and other small camera gear.

Get Ready for X-Rays:

Give a smile and be friendly when being subject to an x-ray and don’t draw attention to yourself. Please note that x-ray will not harm anything and you’re asked for further search be helpful and attentive, otherwise you may get more probing investigation.

Travel Anonymously:

Look like a photographer and you’ll become a target for opportunist thieves. Wear a normal clothes and if could, don’t wear photographer’s vest. Try to go for a rucksack that hides its contents.

Early Boarding:

When your row is called, board the plane as soon as you can. It will guarantee that you have got enough space to stow your gear in the overhead compartments.

Keep a Proper Record:

Keeping a proper list (with a several signed copies) of all your camera gear – some customs officers may want to see it on entry and will stamp it to check that you haven’t sold your gear before you leave.