Carry-on Q for Airtran

[Alderbrook]

It says on the Airtran website that you're allowed a carry on 55 inches in total. Checked baggage is 61 inches. That's only a 6 inch difference.

If 55 inches is right for carry on we probably only need to check 1 bag because of shampoo & other things you're not allowed in the cabin anymore, plus shoes etc.

55 inches for a carry on seems rather large, but I just checked 2 of my bags & both are 50.

[braydensmom]

i just saw that and measured out one of my bigger bags, 56 inches, but could have been generous in size....where the heck would i put that bag? I cant see it fitting in the overhead compartment?!? Would be great if it did, we will just need to check one bag if thats the deal, could save me $15 in baggage fees which would make the cheap airfare even better!

[Alderbrook]

Ya we have another bag that is def over 55 so that's the one I'll check, but if 55 is right for carry-on (which I'm assuming it is since it's on their website) than we'll only need to shell out $15 for checked baggage. Guess I'll have more room for snacks, etc. in my checked baggage since I can get a lot of clothes in 2 of my carry-ons & I'm not buying snacks down there since it's cheaper to bring granola bars, etc with me. Gotta have snacks for a 3.5 year old.

[shoes99]

i just saw that and measured out one of my bigger bags, 56 inches, but could have been generous in size....where the heck would i put that bag? I cant see it fitting in the overhead compartment?!? Would be great if it did, we will just need to check one bag if thats the deal, could save me $15 in baggage fees which would make the cheap airfare even better!
You have to measure the bag when it is full, since it expands and could go over the limit. I carried on my 21" on the way down, but checked it on the way back since it expanded a little bit with stuff from my conference.
You also have to be able to lift the bag yourself and put it in the overhead.

[braydensmom]

Travelling with a 2year old for 2 weeks, I could easily fill a bag with pullups, clothes and light things. Would check it on my way home with souvies. When I measured I did it pretty generously...it is always worth a shot.

[braydensmom]

Just smooshed the bag down as much as I could and it was a little under 54 inches, so as long as I dont overpack it (and for a free bag, I can do that....my son is allowed a diaper bag plus luggage, so theres a little more) I think we will be under the 55...if not, Ill pay the baggage fee, not a huge problem but nice if i dont have to check it!

[BitsnBearsMom]

The size for the carry on is 55 inches when you add the length plus width plus height - Just make sure you think of having to haul the carry on's through the airport - personally I'd rather take and pay for 2 checked bags then haul numerous carry on's through the airport.

[Alderbrook]

Both of ours have wheels so not a big deal, plus I have a stroller to throw them on as well. I always worry they'll lose my bags & feel more comfortable with having my stuff with me. My GF had one of her bags lost on a trip to Vegas. It did eventually turn up but it sucked trying to find it.

Buffalo airport is so small that it's not a big deal to pull it them thru the airport.

[braydensmom]

The new terminal at DTW is small too....i probably wouldnt do it though Pearson, but BUF and DTW are pretty small

[riu girl]

Reagarding airtrans carry on policy, can each of us take one roll on suitcase that meets the carry on requirements PLUS ONE BACKPACK EACH without paying the $15 bag fee?

Thanks:goodvibes

[Alderbrook]

I think it's 1 carry on each & a personal item (umbrella, purse, diaper bag, lap top)