Airline carry-on questions

[ms1031]

Haven't flown in several years, so we are not familiar with the carry-on limits of today.

We are flying American Airlines. In addition to our carry-on size suitcase, I am curious about the size of the personal bags we are each allowed, like a purse or backpack.

Just what size backpack would we be talking about that's okay to bring?

They also say we can bring a bag of food each to eat on the flight. How large can that bag be and what can we carry in it? One of my daughters is on a strict diet (her choice, not for medical reasons) and I am thinking of ways to get some of her food "stuff" down without taking up too much room in the suitcase.

 

[DisneyBamaFan]

The roll a board carry on suitcase has size limitations. The additional carry on has to be able to fit beneath the seat in front of you. I use a laptop backpack, and it fits. Any food would need to be able to be placed in the two approved carry ons.

 

[bicker]

You'd be better off asking this on the Transportation Board.

Personal items generally must be of the size that fits under the seat in front of you.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Food to be eaten on the flight, in disposable packaging, generally doesn't count toward your allowed luggage. See AA's website for specific information (the site may, as Delta's does, specify this; or, as JetBlue's does, provide exact underseat dimensions; or both; or more ).

 

[Kimberle]

A personal item is fairly small, like a purse or laptop case. A packpack would be considered a carryon. When planes are full, I've been allowed only 1 item, period. I'd have to put my purse in my carryon.

 

[TDC Nala]

As long as it fits underneath the seat you are good to go. Assuming they haven't filled the overheads before you board; if they do they will make you gate-check something.