Look! My Carry-on's Too Big!

[Kevenswife2]

We're trying to travel with only carry-ons this trip. According to the airlines website mine are 2 1/2 inches too tall. Will this really be that noticable? Will they actually measure them or have me try to put them in the "approved carry-on size box"? They're each 1 inch narrower than allowed, if that makes a difference to the size.

Update: My luggage is from the Disney Store. They describe them as 20 x 14.5 x 8. (I had measured myself and came up with a slightly taller number). My airlines allows a carry-on of 19 x 16 x 9. So I guess I'm only 1 inch too tall. Will this be a problem?

 

[DebbieB]

It will not fit into the overhead without hanging over unless you turn it sideways. When you turn it sideways, you are taking space from someone else. 2 1/2" is quite a bit over.

I fly often and it annoys me when people bring on luggage that is too big. They will stuff it into the overhead and then people who get on later with regulation size luggage are stuck gate checking. It's not fair to your fellow passengers.

 

[wdwfan1]

I have seen luggage being measured at the airport.

 

[ducklite]

I've also seen luggage being measured.

It's selfish to drag oversized carryon's onto the plane, which often forces other passengers to gate check their bags--that are within size limits.

Anne

 

[bavaria]

Most US carriers allow carryons of 22 inches; if yours is 2.5 inches longer, then it is what suitcase manufacturers list as 25 inches.

I take my 25 inch suitcase for my trips of one month or more, and it is definitely NOT a carry on, nor would it fit in the overhead bin. And I wouldn't be able to lift it into the bin.

Check the suitcases (they are not carry ons) or find something else.

Thanks.

 

[Kevenswife2]

Most US carriers allow carryons of 22 inches; if yours is 2.5 inches longer, then it is what suitcase manufacturers list as 25 inches.

I take my 25 inch suitcase for my trips of one month or more, and it is definitely NOT a carry on, nor would it fit in the overhead bin. And I wouldn't be able to lift it into the bin.

Check the suitcases (they are not carry ons) or find something else.

Thanks.

I guess I didn't give enough information.

They are from the Disney Store and described as carry-ons. Airlines allows a carry-on of
19 x 16 x 9. Mine are 20 x 14.5 x 8, per online description ( which is only 1 inch too tall I guess).

I previously described them as 2.5 too tall but that was when I measured them. Disney describes them as slightly smaller and I may not have been quite accurate when I quickly measured them.

Only 1 inch too tall sounds much better. Should I be okay? I hate to be rude and "hog" the overhead space.

 

[bavaria]

Airlines allows a carry-on of
19 x 16 x 9.

This is incorrect - airline carry on sizes vary, but most US domestic airlines are 21-22 inches. We need to know your airline

United: Carry-on bag dimensions should not be more than 9" x 14" x 22" (length + width + height) or 45 linear inches (the length, height and width added together).

AA: The one carry-on bag must fit in an overhead compartment or under the seat. It should not exceed 45 linear inches (length + width + height) or weigh more than 40 lbs/18 kgs

Delta: Weighs less than 40 pounds (18 kg).
Does not exceed 45 inches when you total length plus width plus height.
Fits easily into our SizeWise® unit (approximately 22"x14"x9").

SW: Southwest Airlines limits carryon bag dimensions to 10x16x24 inches.

US Airways: US Airways permits carry-on baggage of up to 51 inches (11x14x26). US Airways Express flights accommodate carry-on baggage of up to 45 inches (19x15x11).

NW: Cannot exceed 45 linear inches (9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches)

Jetblue: Each customer may bring one bag that fits in the overhead bin plus one personal
item (purse, briefcase, laptop, etc.) that fits under the seat in front of you. Your
personal item must not exceed 18"l x 15"w x 8"h in order to fit under the seat in
front of you.

To fit in the overhead bin, your item must not exceed:

for our Airbus A320: 26 inches length x 18 inches width x 12 inches height
for our EMBRAER 190: 24 inches length x 16 inches width x 10 inches height

 

[dudspizza]

This is incorrect - airline carry on sizes vary, but most US domestic airlines are 21-22 inches. We need to know your airline

United: Carry-on bag dimensions should not be more than 9" x 14" x 22" (length + width + height) or 45 linear inches (the length, height and width added together).

AA: The one carry-on bag must fit in an overhead compartment or under the seat. It should not exceed 45 linear inches (length + width + height) or weigh more than 40 lbs/18 kgs

Delta: Weighs less than 40 pounds (18 kg).
Does not exceed 45 inches when you total length plus width plus height.
Fits easily into our SizeWise® unit (approximately 22"x14"x9").

SW: Southwest Airlines limits carryon bag dimensions to 10x16x24 inches.

US Airways: US Airways permits carry-on baggage of up to 51 inches (11x14x26). US Airways Express flights accommodate carry-on baggage of up to 45 inches (19x15x11).

NW: Cannot exceed 45 linear inches (9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches)

he he he

 

[Kevenswife2]

This is incorrect - airline carry on sizes vary, but most US domestic airlines are 21-22 inches. We need to know your airline

United: Carry-on bag dimensions should not be more than 9" x 14" x 22" (length + width + height) or 45 linear inches (the length, height and width added together).

AA: The one carry-on bag must fit in an overhead compartment or under the seat. It should not exceed 45 linear inches (length + width + height) or weigh more than 40 lbs/18 kgs

Delta: Weighs less than 40 pounds (18 kg).
Does not exceed 45 inches when you total length plus width plus height.
Fits easily into our SizeWise® unit (approximately 22"x14"x9").

SW: Southwest Airlines limits carryon bag dimensions to 10x16x24 inches.

US Airways: US Airways permits carry-on baggage of up to 51 inches (11x14x26). US Airways Express flights accommodate carry-on baggage of up to 45 inches (19x15x11).

NW: Cannot exceed 45 linear inches (9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches)

Jetblue: Each customer may bring one bag that fits in the overhead bin plus one personal
item (purse, briefcase, laptop, etc.) that fits under the seat in front of you. Your
personal item must not exceed 18"l x 15"w x 8"h in order to fit under the seat in
front of you.

To fit in the overhead bin, your item must not exceed:

for our Airbus A320: 26 inches length x 18 inches width x 12 inches height
for our EMBRAER 190: 24 inches length x 16 inches width x 10 inches height

You forgot Skybus, the airlines we're flying on. They "encourage" carry-ons. Must be 19x16x9 or smaller and 22 lbs or less. Also allow a small backpack or personal item with that.

 

[bavaria]

well that explains it. Skybus is a low cost carrier, and they make their revenues from extra charges. I would DEFINITELY not take anything which is larger than they list, in that case. Overweight fees are a big revenue stream to such an airline

(but on a side note, that is why it is really important for posters to list all the details so that we can try and help - I suspect that none of the frequent flyers here would ever have thought of Skybus as your airline)

 

[bavaria]

Passengers attempting to bring overweight or oversized items into the cabin will be refused travel until the item has been checked in and the required fee(s) paid. We may refuse travel to any passenger with overweight or oversized baggage, if checking and stowing the item is likely to delay the plane’s take off. So please be sure of your bags’ size and weight, and please be at the airport in plenty of time to check your bags.

That makes it very clear to me that any overweight or extra item WILL be charged. Very common among low cost carriers in Europe and Asia

 

[kaytieeldr]

Also note that ANY airline counts the wheels and any handle that permanently sticks out above the actual suitcase dimensions; the manufacturers do not - they're only giving you the actual bag dimensions.

 

[safetymom]

Bavaria, I wouldn't have thought of Skybus. It's all in the details.

 

[DebbieB]

Never heard of Skybus either.

22 pounds is not alot, be careful it's not overweight.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Skybus is a very new (Spring 2007) low-cost, no-frills airline in the mode of Europe’s RyanAir. You pay extra for everything. They’re based in Columbus and fly to about fifteen smaller airports around the country; they have at least ten seats per flight at $10 each, but it takes a LOT of finagling, and some extra hotel costs, to connect from somewhere to somewhere else – since most cities only have one or two flights a day, and you have to work out your own connection around the Columbus hub. Of course, if you’re going TO Columbus and can book early enough to get one of the bargain seats, it’s an excellent deal! Oh, and they only let you bring your own food if you bring enough for the whole plane

 

[MickeyCrazed]

Oh, and they only let you bring your own food if you bring enough for the whole plane

LOL!

I was going to chime in and say I very rarely see anyone refused due to the size of their carry on lugguage... I'm constantly amazed on what some people drag on the planes with them.

But then again, I have never heard of Skybus, so I would not be a good judge in this situation.

 

[maxiesmom]

I fly out of a smaller regional airport. And I have had to gate check my perfectly legal carryon luggage before. Because while it would fit on the 2nd plane out of the larger airport, it would not fit on the smaller regional plane. So where you fly out of makes a difference too.

Op--you already know your luggage is too big. Do you really think that people here are going to encourage you to break the rules and take it anyway? What will you do if they tell you you are not allowed to bring it on board? You may end up checking it, which is what you are trying to avoid. Why not just switch to a carryon that you know you can use?

 

[Lewisc]

The problem with "taking your chances" is not just having to pay to check the bag but having to find some place to put your valuables, such as cameras, which doesn't belong in checked luggage.

You should plan on Skybus enforcing all luggage rules, they are counting on baggage charges and excess baggage charges as being an important revenue stream.

 

[Lewisc]

I'm sure you already know this but for the benefit of others reading your post Skybus does not book connecting flights. Passengers can book a flight to Columbus and then another flight to their "real" destination but it's not a connecting flight. Skybus emphasizes that means you have to claim and then re-check your bags. Not the end of the world but it also means if your incoming flight is delayed, or cancelled Skybus doesn't owe you anything if you miss your second flight. You're not owed a refund and you may not even be allowed to standby for a later flight.

Although Skybus says no outside food that rule isn't contained in their CoC, not enforceable.

Skybus is a very new (Spring 2007) low-cost, no-frills airline in the mode of Europe’s RyanAir. You pay extra for everything. They’re based in Columbus and fly to about fifteen smaller airports around the country; they have at least ten seats per flight at $10 each, but it takes a LOT of finagling, and some extra hotel costs, to connect from somewhere to somewhere else – since most cities only have one or two flights a day, and you have to work out your own connection around the Columbus hub. Of course, if you’re going TO Columbus and can book early enough to get one of the bargain seats, it’s an excellent deal! Oh, and they only let you bring your own food if you bring enough for the whole plane

 

[jodifla]

I'm sure you already know this but for the benefit of others reading your post Skybus does not book connecting flights. Passengers can book a flight to Columbus and then another flight to their "real" destination but it's not a connecting flight. Skybus emphasizes that means you have to claim and then re-check your bags. Not the end of the world but it also means if your incoming flight is delayed, or cancelled Skybus doesn't owe you anything if you miss your second flight. You're not owed a refund and you may not even be allowed to standby for a later flight.

Although Skybus says no outside food that rule isn't contained in their CoC, not enforceable.

So no snacks for screaming and crying toddlers and preschoolers. Gee, that sounds like a pleasant flight.