Do most major airlines measure the checked luggage for dimensions?
I'm trying to pick a suitcase for checked luggage, and I'm conflicted.
The most popular sizes I found online are 24 inch and 28 inch ones. 24 inch ones are well under the 62 inch linear limit. However, most of the 28 inch ones I've checked so far go over the 62 inch limit including the wheels.
So do most of the airlines not really care about a few inch excess as long as the weight is under the limit or people are just fine paying the extra fees as the 28 inch suitcases seem quite popular? Is there any pattern?
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Do airlines check linear dimensions?
Airlines Set the Sizing Regulations ("Linear inches" is the sum total of the bag's length, width and height.) Carry-on allowances tend to vary more widely, but a size limit of 22 by 14 by 9 inches is common.How is checked luggage measured?
Measure the total linear inches of your bag. Because bags can be so many different shapes and sizes, some airlines just give a linear inch or centimeter measurement your bag needs to be under. Measure the length, height, and depth of your bag, including handles and wheels. Add those three measurements together.How strict are airlines with dimensions?
Re: Checked-in Baggage Dimensions - How strict are the airlines? Its the inconsistency - some airlines will let you have more than 23kg per bag while others 23kg is the limit and no negotiation full stop even if your limit is 30/32/40kg or more.How to Work Out Your Luggage Dimensions
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