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I take a small rolling suitcase that stores in the overhead, my personal item is a medium zip tote that carries a travel pillow, light throw, small cross-chest leather travel purse, book or magazine, water and anything else I might want or need. Both are carry-ons.
I could be wrong (it has happened once or twice), but I don't think those ScotteVest type vests/jackets are what the airline is concerned about. It's people wearing five shirts, three pairs of pants, two sweaters, etc.
Yet they still probably weigh far less than the average obese passenger.
What's the concern over that? Extra weight on the plane? Or the passenger trying to get out of paying an additional baggage fee? I wonder if it would make more sense for all passengers to stand on a scale with all their luggage, and if they're not within a designated threshold weight based on age/height/gender then they need to pay more per pound.
Typically with most major airlines, you have both a "carry on" and a "personal item." The carry on is a small suitcase or something similar and a personal item is something like a backpack, laptop bag or purse. The dimensions for the carry on are pretty standard and the smaller suitcase that comes with a set is usually the exact size. The personal item size is usually stated to have to be able to fit under the seat.
I have no idea what the rules are with the low cost carriers since I don't really use them anymore. Most of them charge for every single piece you check or carry on and some have their own size limits so it is best to look at the luggage information for the flight before you purchase tickets.
I'm looking at Kayak and there's carry-on bag and checked bag options.
I'm guessing carry-on bag refers to a suitcase that is stored in the storage space of the airplane and does not refer to a backpack that is stored above where you sit in the plane?
Many airlines consider both a stuffed backpack or a small suitcase brought on the plane as carry-ons - anything that you would have to shove under the seat in front of you or put in an overhead compartment aside from something really small that you could keep on your person while in the air, such a purse you could strap on, or a book you can hold in your hand, etc.
Check with your carrier's policy as each airline has its own.
As airlines have much fuller flights these days (compared to 20 years ago, IMO), the airline I used most (Delta) has encouraged people to take advantage of bag check at the gate with no fee. They simply do not have the room in the overhead compartments for all the "carry-on" items that people take to the gate - some of which is far larger than the policy allows.
My guess is that they would rather have their gate agents spend time helping travelers than arguing with travelers claiming that their military-sized duffel bag is "carry-on" and the free check is a compromise that is a win-win. They are trying to get planes stuffed and in the air on schedule.
Regarding that backpack, if you are wearing it, remember you now have a vastly increased size.
When you are walking, standing in line, or turning, remember that you need more clearance to avoid bashing people with that backpack, which is essentially a suitcase strapped to your back.
Typically with most major airlines, you have both a "carry on" and a "personal item." The carry on is a small suitcase or something similar and a personal item is something like a backpack, laptop bag or purse. The dimensions for the carry on are pretty standard and the smaller suitcase that comes with a set is usually the exact size. The personal item size is usually stated to have to be able to fit under the seat.
I have no idea what the rules are with the low cost carriers since I don't really use them anymore. Most of them charge for every single piece you check or carry on and some have their own size limits so it is best to look at the luggage information for the flight before you purchase tickets.
Yes, and here are each carrier's maximum dimensions:
travel.usnews.com/features/carry-on-luggage-sizes-size-restrictions-by-airline
They're not all the same, but 22 x 14 x 9 seems to be the most common.
Note that each carrier specifies exact dimensions for carry-ons, but not all of them do that for personal items.
I could be wrong (it has happened once or twice), but I don't think those ScotteVest type vests/jackets are what the airline is concerned about. It's people wearing five shirts, three pairs of pants, two sweaters, etc.
I would roast to death in a lot of layers like that.
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