Max. size of carryon

[mitchinson]

Will be flying USAir early Dec and was wondering if anyone knew the max size allowed for carryon luggage. This is the first commercial flight I've taken in a long time (have gone charter where almost anything goes) and I think I remember hearing that they've gotten pretty strict with the size. Appreciate any help.

 

[Obi-Wan Pinobi]

From the usairways.com web site --

Carry-on baggage is limited to one piece per customer, plus a personal item such as a purse, briefcase, laptop, small backpack, diaper bag or camera case. The personal item cannot exceed total overall dimensions of 36 inches, and the other item of baggage cannot exceed the following maximum dimensions:

Valet Closet--4x23 1/2x45
Overhead Stowage--10x16x24
Underseat Stowage--8x16x21

Both items cannot exceed a total combined weight of 40 pounds. Carry-on baggage allowance may be restricted due to lack of space.

As always, check the individual web site of the airline you are flying, as there may be slight variations in policies.

 

[chesirechik]

I would be careful with the overhead luggage. Last year I got the biggest overhead bag they would allow, thinking it was great because I wouldn't have to check it. Well, once you get on that plane, and everyone is up and trying to store their own stuff, my heavy huge bag was not such a good idea. I conked a lady on the head getting it down because it was so heavy! Just a word of warning on that end! btw, this was US AIR

 

[chesirechik]

I would be careful with the overhead luggage. Last year I got the biggest overhead bag they would allow, thinking it was great because I wouldn't have to check it. Well, once you get on that plane, and everyone is up and trying to store their own stuff, my heavy huge bag was not such a good idea. I conked a lady on the head getting it down because it was so heavy! Just a word of warning on that end! btw, this was US AIR