New answers tagged hand-luggage
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I went through security with no problems. So I assume this is fine with most security checks.
The airport was HAJ - Hannover, Germany.
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Just as an example (or rather, a counter-example), Air France allow premium class passengers to have two carry-ons and one personal item. There is no mention of exceptions to or from the US.
There are probably many other such examples.
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The contents of an FAA "Approved Carry-on Baggage Program" are described in this FAA document. Section 4 of this document requires, among other provisions, that carry-on egress from the aircraft not be impaired, that what a passenger can (and cannot) carry on board be specified, and that weight limits of luggage storage locations be observed.
No ...
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A quick scan through the FAA regulations shows (link):
§ 121.589 Carry-on baggage.
(a) No certificate holder may allow the boarding of carry-on baggage on an airplane unless each passenger's baggage has been scanned to control the size and amount carried on board in accordance with an approved carry-on baggage program in its operations specifications. In ...
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I've got a fair amount of experience traveling internationally and am keenly aware of the restrictions imposed by different airlines. Unless one is on a economy fare that most U.S. airlines are now offering, you can bring a carry on bag that fits in the overhead compartment and a "personal item" the must fit under the seat. I have a small pack ...
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At most airports, carry-on size is gauged at the security process, which no single airline has any control over. I've read of cases where airlines have advertised more generous carry-on sizes, for their passengers to find themselves facing issues at security.
Once you're past that stage, the worse that's likely to happen is that as you board, you'll be told ...
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There are two issues that need to be considered :
Whether the staff will let you board with your bag, and
Whether there is sufficient space for the bag once you do board.
The first of these you have basically answered yourself - if it is within the size allowed, then you will be fine. United Airlines do not consider the weight of carry-on bags, and you've ...
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How strict is United Airlines First class with carry-on luggage size?
Not at all.
The published carry-on limit is 9"x14"x22" and the actual sizer1 dimensions are 10"x15"x23". For personal items, the published is 9"x10"x17" where the actual sizer dimensions are 9"x11"x18".
However an airline knows ...
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Given that it fits, you have nothing to be worried about. You are absolutely required to have your passport with you and highly recommended to have your valuables with you, plus medicines and other essentials, so it is normal to use a carry-on or personal item (or both) to have these. Most laptops even fit in personal item sizes which are more restrictive ...
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