Question about luggage on flights

[jodistar]

Okay, this may be a really stupid question but how many bags are you allowed to bring with you on a flight? I've only flown once and I can't remember what I did last time.

I just ordered luggage from DisneyDirect http://disney.store.go.com/DSSectionPage.process?Merchant_Id=2&Section_Id=11777&Product_Id=179879&CLK=DS_11776_PRVRV1_IMG - I was curious if I was able to bring that carry on bag as well as the tote on the plane with me and check the last piece?

TIA,

Jodi

[safetymom]

Check the website of the airline you are flying. The rules are different for the airlines. Usually you are allowed 2 suitcases but it depends on the size of the suitcase. There is also a weight restriction with the suitcases.

[siouxi31]

They may say two carry-on items and not two suitcases. A purse will count as a carry-on item.
Several years back a co-worker and I were travelling. She had her carry on suitcase, a laptop case, and a teeny-tiny purse slung over her shoulder. Seriously now, this purse was no bigger than a wallet. They considered it a carry-on bag. Luckily it was so small that she could slip it into her suitcase but if you have a larger purse, be prepared.

[buzz2400]

Also be aware, my sister just came back from a trip and she said they were making everyone who was over the weight limit (suitcase) pay an extra fee.

[HotMama]

Look at the website of the airline you are using. We are allowed one carry-on (and no that is not a purse)....you can take a carry-on suitcase along with your purse. I have NEVER had any problems with taking my purse seperatly from my carry-on with any airline or airport. AND we get to check in two luggages. If you look at the airline website you will have something to reference if anyone gives you a hard time with carry-ons, luggage, or weight limits. :)

[ksjayhawks]

I had my passport/document holder over my neck one time with my carryon suitcase and backpack bag and the security lady made me take it off and put it in the backpack. I thought it was a little ridiculous, but it wasn't worth arguing about. so now if I have a small purse or whatever, i just take it off and stick it in a bag. The rule is "two only". :cool1:

[jodistar]

I had my passport/document holder over my neck one time with my carryon suitcase and backpack bag and the security lady made me take it off and put it in the backpack. I thought it was a little ridiculous, but it wasn't worth arguing about. so now if I have a small purse or whatever, i just take it off and stick it in a bag. The rule is "two only". :cool1:

Wow - I would have not given the passport/document holder a second thought.

Thanks everyone for your help - I know it is a stupid question but until 2 years ago I have never flown....still not very fond of it.

[CleveRocks]

I had my passport/document holder over my neck one time with my carryon suitcase and backpack bag and the security lady made me take it off and put it in the backpack. I thought it was a little ridiculous, but it wasn't worth arguing about. so now if I have a small purse or whatever, i just take it off and stick it in a bag. The rule is "two only". :cool1:

Wait a second. By "security lady" do you mean the TSA person at the security checkpoint before anyone gets to any departure gates? If so, this had nothing to do with airline carry-on rules/limits and had everything to do with TSA security procedures. ANY sort of "bag" you're wearing must go through the x-ray machine ... passport holder, fanny pack, backpack, purse, all of 'em. This is a security measure, NOT an airline thing.

Now, ignore everything I said if you actually meant an airline employee at your departure gate asked you to put in in your carry-on.

-- Eric :earsboy: