Digital Camera Accessory Remember the Personal Item Rule on Airplanes SUMMARY: Keep your digital camera away from checked baggage.   Planning on traveling by air and worrying about checking your digital camera at the gate with the rest of your luggage? Although many people may tell you that checking your equipment is perfectly safe, if at all possible, try to take your digital camera with you on the plane to help ensure it won't be damaged. Airlines have rules about carry-on baggage, but most allow one carry-on PLUS a personal item. A camera bag usually qualifies as a personal item, so you can take one small piece of luggage PLUS your camera in the plane with you. Note that this rule may vary from airline to airline, and due to weight restrictions most airlines reserve the right to force you to check every piece of baggage, so always check your airline's rules regarding checked baggage before you fly with your digital camera.   Add: Del.icio.us | Digg | Furl | My Yahoo!   Discuss This Tip Print This Tip Get E-Mail When New Tips are Online Return to the Digital Camera Accessory page.