XL2 hire in the UK ? at DVinfo.net

Joe Barker · August 16th, 2006, 02:35 AM

Any of you guy's living in the UK know of any reasonably priced places I could hire an XL2.Looks like the new security system with the airlines will make it too risky to take my own camera equipment. .There's no way I am going to stick it in the hold with general baggage.

Charles Perkins · August 16th, 2006, 06:45 AM

you will be able to take it now. the restrictions on hand luggage have been removed.

Allen McLaughlin · August 16th, 2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Charles Perkins

you will be able to take it now. the restrictions on hand luggage have been removed.

Haven't they just been relaxed ? I didn't think something as large as an XL-2 was back on the approved list yet ?

Ian Stark · August 16th, 2006, 09:19 AM

I'm a frequent flyer with Virgin and British Airways. I got this in an email from Virgin:

>>>If you are travelling from the UK from tomorrow onwards (Tuesday 15 August) you will be permitted to carry one item of hand luggage. The dimensions of this item must not exceed: a maximum length of 45 cm, width of 35 cm and depth of 16 cm (17.7"×13.7"×6.2" approx) (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.). Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. All products containing any gel or liquid substance remain prohibited.
It is important that you refer to www.virginatlantic.com for a comprehensive list of all the specific restrictions and requirements as these vary by destination.

May shed some light. Safe travels.

Ian . . .

August 16th, 2006, 02:35 AM	#1
Joe Barker Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Perth WA Australia Posts: 124	XL2 hire in the UK ? Any of you guy's living in the UK know of any reasonably priced places I could hire an XL2.Looks like the new security system with the airlines will make it too risky to take my own camera equipment. .There's no way I am going to stick it in the hold with general baggage.

August 16th, 2006, 06:45 AM	#2
Charles Perkins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: paris, fr Posts: 102	you will be able to take it now. the restrictions on hand luggage have been removed.

August 16th, 2006, 09:19 AM	#4
Ian Stark Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,237	I'm a frequent flyer with Virgin and British Airways. I got this in an email from Virgin: >>>If you are travelling from the UK from tomorrow onwards (Tuesday 15 August) you will be permitted to carry one item of hand luggage. The dimensions of this item must not exceed: a maximum length of 45 cm, width of 35 cm and depth of 16 cm (17.7"×13.7"×6.2" approx) (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.). Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. All products containing any gel or liquid substance remain prohibited. It is important that you refer to www.virginatlantic.com for a comprehensive list of all the specific restrictions and requirements as these vary by destination. May shed some light. Safe travels. Ian . . .