Carryon bag limit question.....

[Lisa loves Pooh]

So I know it is 2 per person--usually one carry on and one personal item (like a purse or laptop).
We got informed as we were boarding our plane on Thursday that EACH person must carry their own carryons.

Now my children are small--I had to carry little ones backpack and hubby carried everything else that fit our allotment as I wasn't able to carry much due to doctor's orders.

The Gate agent said that EACH person must PHYSICALLY carry their own items on the plane and was being a little witchy about it (and yes I said something).

(All our items did other wise meet these requirements).

I have flown several times since 9/11 and have NEVER heard of such a strict requirement. Is it really that strict with the FAA? I imagine not since the gate agent let us board anyway and nothing was said at any other airport prior to this (including the last time I was there) or at our connection to ATL.

 

[shamrock30]

I think the gate agent was on some kind of power trip. I have some joint issues, and my husband often helps me with my carry-on. No one has ever said anything, and we've flown 2 or 3 times a year since 9/11. If there is some kind of rule about this, it must not be enforced very often.

Sorry that happened to you!