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I was thinking (though I do not know for sure) that this may affect people connecting through any of these places en route to or from the Camino. So particularly for those coming from Asia/Australia/NZ and transiting through the Middle East it would pay to find out from your airline if you are affected by this.
The ruling also pertains to cameras--anything larger than a cell phone.
(I don't know about anyone else, but when I travel with electronics, these are the very things that I don't want to check!)
The "good" news, depending on your perspective is that the bad guys are presently focused on harming US citizens and US interests.
As reported elsewhere - so far it affects flights from certain middle-eastern airports (now including Istanbul) to the US & UK. But if Paris is added it will really start to affect Camino pilgrims especially those who disdain to check the backpacks. My recommendation - keep up with the news - check with your airline - do they have your email/mobile number? Buen Camino.This story today--FYI, everybody.
So if you intend to travel to or from the Camino with certain kinds of electronics on certain airlines, you need to be aware that international travel just got a little more complicated.
[Edit--it's not clear what airlines, what countries, and whether this only applies to flights to and from the USA. I think it's just one of those 'stay tuned' situations.]
While you still can.So get out there and explore the world!
Lucky you, Kanga! In 45 years it's been at least 10 times for me--and when that's happened in Asia is when things have gone missing. I travel for work for much of the year and have to live out of my suitcase for months at time--with no stable 'base' to leave my important electronics. To lose my laptop would be a nightmare so I never check it. Uh-oh.I know that occasionally luggage does not make a connection, or gets misdirected, but it has only once happened to me in over 50 years of travelling on international flights (yes, I started young).
I've never had a problem with checked baggage. I've always taken the view that baggage handlers in major airports are far too busy to spend time pilfering through backpacks. I know that occasionally luggage does not make a connection, or gets misdirected, but it has only once happened to me in over 50 years of travelling on international flights (yes, I started young).
Its another of those risk/benefit ratios.
Hi Rebekah - whilst I could be convinced to agree with you, I am doing other stuff in the 2 weeks before my Camino begins and for this I DO need those electronic wizbangs!! Also need to be contactable by immediate family - yes they are definitely over 18 - mine are closer to 70 - but its those even older who are of concern. Cheers for now.This is just St. James' mystical way of reaffirming that pilgrims should leave electronic distractions at home, and walk in beauty and silence for a little while. He's been telling us that for a while, but no one's listening. So he made a few calls to his friends...
Hi Rebekah - whilst I could be convinced to agree with you, I am doing other stuff in the 2 weeks before my Camino begins and for this I DO need those electronic wizbangs!! Also need to be contactable by immediate family - yes they are definitely over 18 - mine are closer to 70 - but its those even older who are of concern. Cheers for now.
Which is as well. Leave our gadgets at home and face pilgrimage cum adventure again.... Soon, we will trek as pilgrim's during middle ages....
Except of course if you are in South Africa. Guaranteed to lose your electronics.I've never had a problem with checked baggage. I've always taken the view that baggage handlers in major airports are far too busy to spend time pilfering through backpacks. I know that occasionally luggage does not make a connection, or gets misdirected, but it has only once happened to me in over 50 years of travelling on international flights (yes, I started young).
Its another of those risk/benefit ratios.
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