Airtan baggage question.

[ShortyNBug]

I plan on just having carry ons for each of us but was wondering what else are we allowed? could my kids each bring a back pack also for over flow and video games on the way there? I know it said I could bring a purse so I was wondeirng what the difference would be. Is there a size limit on the back pack? I've never flown, sorry.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Each ticketed passenger is allowed one carry-on bag to be stowed in the overhead compartment (see your airline's website for specific size/weight limits) and one personal item such as a purse which must fit entirely under the seat in front of the passenger.

 

[Missytara]

I plan on just having carry ons for each of us but was wondering what else are we allowed? could my kids each bring a back pack also for over flow and video games on the way there? I know it said I could bring a purse so I was wondeirng what the difference would be. Is there a size limit on the back pack? I've never flown, sorry.

You can check the Airtran website, but if you are doing carry-ons; the bag must fit into the overhead compartment with the wheels facing the back of the overhead; you cannot turn it sideways.

The backpacks must fit under the seat safely; not half under one's feet or partially in the aisle.

 

[lpandorf]

We flew Air Tran in July and each child brought a carry on suitcase and stowed it in the overhead compartment. They each also brought their backpack with things to keep them occupied on the plane.

 

[cantwaittoseemickey]

We just flew Airtran in July and both of my kiddo's had the backpacks with the string straps. They were both filled full with games,coloring supplies and each had a rolled up blanket and travel pillow in there as well. They still fit under the seats and had no problems.

 

[aubriee]

I just copied this from the Air Tran site:

A carry-on bag must not exceed 24” long + 18” wide + 13” tall for a total combined linear measurement of 55 inches.

For a personal item, such as a briefcase, laptop, purse, or camera to fit under the seat in front of the customer, it must not exceed 17” long + 12” wide + 8.5” tall.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

We both always take a carry and a backpack and have had no issues on Airtran flights. You will be fine.

 

[twigs4]

I have been wondering about the backpacks as well....thanks to all of you for the info!!

 

[may_baby06]

we just got back on monday and used airtran and had a full size backpack as a carry on and we were fine. by full size i mean not a little one like smaller kids would carry. Like a normal school backpack. It fit nice under the seat in front on me.