I, too, go on safaris solo because of my Big Cat young cub focus but truth be told, the carry on weight police always stresses me out before each trip. When I use to travel with a buddy, it was easier to hide some of the weight; i.e., by leaving stuffed jackets in each other’s cart, etc. I’ve had many close calls, so am now starting to fly Premium Economy (or Biz when I have points) to help ease some of the hassles. But now with the new EU carrying on rules starting on Sept. 1st, I’m wondering if the EU airlines will clamp down on us even more? In my case, it’s KLM. If I downsize to an unpadded TT Advantage (from the XL) and reluctantly leave my 500mm behind, I might get close to the new weight/size limits should the rules be enforced. Is anyone else concerned or am I overreacting? Also, I hope that others continue to share their airline feedback/tips going forward.
