I have no idea what the regs say and really doubt most at the scanners know either.
However, I always understood this to be true-- that is, they can scan the film if they "feel" there is a need to do so.. A couple of times I was told this as they took my film and ran it through the machine. Once I was told the film was not going with me unless scanned, it was my choice. Since the 11th, I've not tempted fate --- the environment is just to touchy and I suspect the machines have been turned up a notch. I take a digital camera with me. Where for some reason, I need film, I arrange for equipment to supplied locally. The end result is that I now carry less gear on trips, which isn't all bad. Otis Isaac Crawford wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: LeviL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 12:25 AM > Subject: RE: Airport & Postal Scanners Fogging Film > > > > In the U.S., FAA regulation still gives you the right to request hand > > > inspection. The problem is in the rapid turnover of low-wage workers in > > > screening jobs. They often don't know this. > > Just to be nit-picking, I don't believe that it is a "right". The FAA > has guidelines that do allow handchecking, but they are free at any time to > suspend those guidelines. I also believe that it is left to the discretion > of the checker as to if they will allow it or not. My advise is to call > ahead of time and arrange a hand check. Make it as easy as possible for them > and maybe they'll cooperate more... > > Isaac > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .