Baggage Question

[Stephieann]

What is the check in limit? 2?
What is the weight limit on CARRY ON?
YOu can have one carry on and one with laptop in it.?

 

[momrek06]

What is the check in limit? 2?
What is the weight limit on CARRY ON?
YOu can have one carry on and one with laptop in it.?

OKAY I just returned from Europe via Amer Airlines...

2 bags to check, one can be 40lbs and the other 50lbs. Anything 51 - 70lbs was $25.00 more.

2 bags to carry-on, one can be 40 lbs and the other like your laptop.

Hope that helps.

THIS IS PER PERSON.

 

[bavaria]

carryon and checked luggage restrictions vary by airline. Check your airline's website - it will be clearly listed.

What is permissable on one airline is not necessarily permissable on another.

In general, airlines permit one carryon which fits their size/weight restrictions (which vary) and one personal item, which must also fit the size/weight restriction.

Checked luggage is often 2 pieces up to 50 lbs each, but this too can vary. Overweight luggage fees vary as well.

Also, on smaller aircraft such as CRJs or Dash 8s, carry on luggage may need to be gate checked and stored in the hold, even if it meets the airline's general carryon size restrictions.

Again, check your airline website for the most accurate information.

And note that even if you do meet the guidelines for carry on luggage, your bag may still need to be gatechecked if there is no room in the overhead bins.

Always be prepared to stow at least one item under the seat in front of you.

 

[safetymom]

I agree with Bavaria. No need to overpack. The airlines love to charge for overweight bags.

 

[flying_babyb]

these seem to be semi standard thought there is varaitions
What is the check in limit? 2? Two for most airlines (must be less than 70 pounds
What is the weight limit on CARRY ON? I wanna say its the same as a checked bag.
YOu can have one carry on and one with laptop in it.? yes. the laptop would be considered your personal baggage.

 

[disprincesspatty]

I have always checked my baggage, but am thinking of doing just a carry-on this time. If they take your carry-on because the bins are all full, where do you get it after the flight? Does it come out at baggage claim? I am just wondering if I should put my ME tags on my carry-on incase it doesn't fit.

 

[CarolA]

The general domestic standard is TWO bags checked. NEITHER of them can exceed 50 lbs. (SW still gives you three I think)

Carry on is ONE personal item (purse) and one small bag. Check your airline for specfic size requirements.

Howver I cannot stress enough the requirement to CHECK. I was very suprised to hear Alligant has begun charging for checked luggage for example. You need to know YOUR airline requirements. At the airport saying "the DIS told me I could have two 50 lb bags" is NOT a good defense.

If you carryon is gate checked in most cases it will meet you at baggage claim. If you are on a regional jet they will gate check most carryons and it will meet you at the arrival gate.(My computer bag for example is too big for the overhead on most regional jets so I remove the computer and check the bag, when I get off the plane I stick the laptop back in the bag)

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Don't forget, there are also size (not just weight) restrictions. You can find these in the form of linear inches on each airline's website. Just because a particular airline allows you to carry-on a bag that weighs 55 pounds doesn't mean you'll be able to get it up to the overhead for proper stowage.

As far as getting a 21 inch rollaboard to fit under the seat in front of you, you'd have to be sitting in the perfect seat with the perfect seat frame in front of you with some very accommodating seat mates who will allow you to utilize part of their tray tables as yours will most likely not lay level due to the fact your knees are in the way because your feet are resting on your suitcase... Have a nice flight!

 

[bavaria]

As far as getting a 21 inch rollaboard to fit under the seat in front of you, you'd have to be sitting in the perfect seat with the perfect seat frame in front of you

aaaah, that would be my roomy United Economy+ seat! not that I would advocate putting a 21 inch under the seat, but it can be done, albeit no so comfortably on airlines with regular seat pitch. I did it once on an Air Canada 767 which is not very roomy, and it could be done....

Now, for those of you who overstuff the carryon, no, it won't work. But when the airlines give linear measurements for carryons, it doesn't mean that you get to stuff 3 or 4 extra inches of width into the carryon.

I've even seen airport security stations in Canada with a plastic shield in front of the belt - if the carryon doesn't fit through the shield, they won't even let you through security. I wish that was in place in more airports....

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

If they take your carry-on because the bins are all full, where do you get it after the flight? Does it come out at baggage claim?

You have to pick up your bag at the luggage claim, just as if it had been checked in the first place.

Some airlines let you carry-on additional items which do not count against your carry-on allowance. For example Northwest Airlines lets you carry-on (in addition to 2 items):

# Overcoat or wrap
# Fully collapsible umbrella-style stroller
# Camera and/or pair of binoculars
# Cane
# Umbrella
# Medical assistive devices
# Two-wheeled baggage cart
# Infant diaper bags
# Child Car Seats
# Collapsible wheelchair
# Reasonable amount of reading material for the flight
# Pair of braces or other prosthetic device (provided you are dependent upon the device)

I have been on international flights where any items in bags from duty free shops also do not count against carry-on allowances.

 

[SueM in MN]

You have to pick up your bag at the luggage claim, just as if it had been checked in the first place.

Some airlines let you carry-on additional items which do not count against your carry-on allowance. For example Northwest Airlines lets you carry-on (in addition to 2 items):

# Overcoat or wrap
# Fully collapsible umbrella-style stroller
# Camera and/or pair of binoculars
# Cane
# Umbrella
# Medical assistive devices
# Two-wheeled baggage cart
# Infant diaper bags
# Child Car Seats
# Collapsible wheelchair
# Reasonable amount of reading material for the flight
# Pair of braces or other prosthetic device (provided you are dependent upon the device)

I have been on international flights where any items in bags from duty free shops also do not count against carry-on allowances.

Actually, according to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) these items can be carried on (if they fit in the onboard storage areas) or gate checked and cannot be counted against the baggage or carryon allowance for any airline on US flights:
# Cane
# Medical assistive devices
# Collapsible wheelchair (or wheelchair of any type, collapsible or not)
# Pair of braces or other prosthetic device (provided you are dependent upon the device)