How Big?

[helenm29]

This is kind of a strange question but does anyone know how big your carry on bag can be? I have a bad fealing that mine is too big and I don't want to have a problem at the airport! also, how do you ladies out there pack your jewelry? do you bring it in your carry on? thanks for any answers! Yo Ho! Helen

 

[goofy4tink]

If you go to your airlines official site, they will give you the dimensions for your carryon bag. I don't have all that much jewelry,so it isn't a concern. This is what goes in my carryon....brush, book, swimsuit, change of clothes (tee shirt/shorts/undies/socks) deodorant. My electronic stuff goes in also....phone, camera/video, chargers. I try to keep it minimal. I think I've used the overhead bin just once. Usually my stuff is kept at my feet.

 

[DVC Grammy]

This is kind of a strange question but does anyone know how big your carry on bag can be? I have a bad fealing that mine is too big and I don't want to have a problem at the airport! also, how do you ladies out there pack your jewelry? do you bring it in your carry on? thanks for any answers! Yo Ho! Helen

Most airlines can give you the dimensions of what they consider "carry-ons", either by phone or on their website. I don't know if it varies by carrier. I do know that Delta has these weeny jets, with weeny overhead bins that don't hold anything fatter than a laptop case, so standard carry-ons get "gate-checked", meaning you pick it up as you descend the stairs (from the weeny plane ). So, also find out the size of your plane if you don't want your carry-on out of your sight.
As far as jewelry, I never take any good jewelry to WDW (it clashes with my Disney attire ); I'm either wearing it, or it's costume, packed wherever there's room.

 

[reeanna]

Here are Southwest's guidelines for carry on bags:

# Airline passengers may now carry only one bag plus one smaller, personal-type item onboard the airplane.
# Personal-type items include purses, briefcases, cameras, food containers, or laptops (case included).
# Southwest Airlines limits carryon bag dimensions to 10x16x24 inches.

And for "regular" luggage:

# Baggage Allowance: For each ticketed Customer, Southwest allows three (3) checked pieces with size limitations for each individual piece.
# Excess Baggage: Excess baggage will be charged at the rate of $50.00 for the first (1st) through the ninth (9th) extra bag and $110.00 for each piece checked thereafter.
# Weight and Size Allowance: Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per checked piece of luggage. Effective March 1, 2005, overweight items from 51 to 70 pounds will be accepted for a charge of $25.00 per item. Items weighing from 71 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches (i.e., surfboards, bicycles, vaulting poles) will be accepted for a charge of $50.00 per item. Any item weighing more than 100 pounds must be shipped as Air Cargo.


The last few times that I've travelled, I've noticed a crackdown on the weight of the luggage. I've seen quite a few people re-packing suitcases at check in desk. Hope this helps!

 

[bdcp]

Never check your jewelry. I carryon or wear all of mine that I'm taking. Cameras, jewelry, other electronics have been known to "walk away" on their own when checked in luggage. I'm always amazed whenever there's a report that someone's expensive jewelry was stolen out of their checked luggage. Insurance will not cover it and it's just too tempting for some people.

 

[ducklite]

Most people who travel a lot will tell you that taking your jewelry on vacation isn't a good idea. It's too easy to be stolen or left behind. Always carry on any valuables.

Anne