Taking photos "airside"
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I think ICTS are employed for more than just US flights at DUB; I was flying to JER last week and ICTS people were doing random checks on hand baggage. Very courteous, I have to say, in fairness.
As for LGW, I've never seen anything about photography been banned airside. I've always taken photos there and except on one occasion, when I was told that taking a photo of a Monarch 757 was not allowed due to FAA regulations (yes, you read that right), I've never been stopped.
I'm considering a letter to the leader of the Parliemantary Transport Committee; it is a pretty toothless group, but I think it is useful for enthusiasts to have a place to put our views forward. The point needs to be got across that airport authorities have a choice: they can try to make photography and an interest in aviation as difficult as possible and divert resources best employed in handling the real threat to aviation, OR they can accept that they will never discourage enthusiasts and instead, view them and deal with them as assets in the fight against terrorism. Their choice, but that choice needs to be made public.
I'll let you know how I get on.
As for LGW, I've never seen anything about photography been banned airside. I've always taken photos there and except on one occasion, when I was told that taking a photo of a Monarch 757 was not allowed due to FAA regulations (yes, you read that right), I've never been stopped.
I'm considering a letter to the leader of the Parliemantary Transport Committee; it is a pretty toothless group, but I think it is useful for enthusiasts to have a place to put our views forward. The point needs to be got across that airport authorities have a choice: they can try to make photography and an interest in aviation as difficult as possible and divert resources best employed in handling the real threat to aviation, OR they can accept that they will never discourage enthusiasts and instead, view them and deal with them as assets in the fight against terrorism. Their choice, but that choice needs to be made public.
I'll let you know how I get on.
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I never knew FAA Regulations applied to a British carrier when in Europe
If your going to make up some BS to stop us from photographing then please make up something reasonable.
I was stopped by one guy at BFS for simply walking through the airport with the camera around my neck. Polite, not quite. Insolent? No, not that either. Kinda in between, got his point across and exchanged words, in which he said can't take photos inside the airport, apart from in the viewing gallery which was fine. Only time I've had any questions or instructions thrown at me, no problems at LPL, AGP, or Las Palmas. None of the F/As ever said anything onboard aswell, and I try to be nice and not scare the bejessus out of them with the flash.
Those familar with DUB and the road running parallel to 10/28 and the mound, car park etc, seems fine when you shoot and film from there, but cross the road and stand by the fence someone comes along the road inside the fence and asks you stop, I didn't think they had any power outside the airport fence?
Matters of securty ok, but I guess then the Govt better take down airliners.net and every other site with photos on it on the web.
If your going to make up some BS to stop us from photographing then please make up something reasonable.I was stopped by one guy at BFS for simply walking through the airport with the camera around my neck. Polite, not quite. Insolent? No, not that either. Kinda in between, got his point across and exchanged words, in which he said can't take photos inside the airport, apart from in the viewing gallery which was fine. Only time I've had any questions or instructions thrown at me, no problems at LPL, AGP, or Las Palmas. None of the F/As ever said anything onboard aswell, and I try to be nice and not scare the bejessus out of them with the flash.
Those familar with DUB and the road running parallel to 10/28 and the mound, car park etc, seems fine when you shoot and film from there, but cross the road and stand by the fence someone comes along the road inside the fence and asks you stop, I didn't think they had any power outside the airport fence?
Matters of securty ok, but I guess then the Govt better take down airliners.net and every other site with photos on it on the web.
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Videoing is a completely different subject and is restricted to those who have permission from the airport authorities. However we do not have a restriction on the taking of still photos.
I used to work at a sporting stadium & it was the same rules there, stills = yes but video = no.
Videoing is a completely different subject and is restricted to those who have permission from the airport authorities. However we do not have a restriction on the taking of still photos.
I used to work at a sporting stadium & it was the same rules there, stills = yes but video = no.
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Locohauled Where abouts in T2 where you when the incident took place, I work at MAN and photography is forbidden in Arrivals from leaving the airbridges till after you have cleared customs by the relevant authorities not the airport itself. ICTS are employed by the airlines as a "second line of defence" and regularly check people and vehicles on the apron around aircraft, they also are employed by the authorities to ensure that people que up in the right places when arriving back in the teminal
I've had a few cases but for me the worst was LAX. I was cleared by the PR department to take pictures from just outside the fence. No problem until a change of shift for security. Next thing I know a few thugs arrive........er, LAX police. I give them the PR ladies business card and unfortunately they can't reach her by phone. The whole time this cop is being rude and trying to provoke me........very unproffessional. Took my details but eventually let me go.
Another time was at Dulles Int. Captain of a Concorde allows me to take a few pic's onboard. Customs dude mouths off at me and almost starts a riot onboard the aircraft! Custom dude leaves and I carry on clicking!?
Another time was at Dulles Int. Captain of a Concorde allows me to take a few pic's onboard. Customs dude mouths off at me and almost starts a riot onboard the aircraft! Custom dude leaves and I carry on clicking!?
