and they wonder why photographers try to pack as much of their gear in hand luggage as possible....
i've got most of my gear in my hand luggage, with only 1 bit of long glass and a back up body and short glass in the checked baggage... (the short glass in the checked baggage is only a kit lens that came with my now-retired 20d... i only lug it around in case i need to use the 30d, cos it's no use on the 1d anyway)