How can I determine the carry-on size / weight limits and restrictions for a US domestic flight?
I'll be traveling for the first time in 20 years, and I'll be bringing my MacBook Pro and an iPad Air, as well as my usual folderol. I have a decent sized backpack, roughly 19-20" tall, 13-14" wide, and about 11" deep.
I'm wondering if I should just get a new backpack for this trip. Is there a standard pack size that would pass muster for all domestic USA travel?
If I arrive at the gate and they try to get me to check in my systems I'll be walking out and hoping I can get a later flight. I don't take chances with my systems.
As my employer is handling all travel reservations, I may not know my airline until the week before departure.
Suggestions?
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It would help to know which airline you will be taking as the allowed bag size is airline dependant. Anyway, I have found a page where you can spot the allowed bag size and weight for a lot of airline companies : http://wikitravel.org/en/Airline_baggage
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What size is considered a carry-on?
Carry-On Luggage Size Chart for 57 Major Airlines AirlineCabinMaximum SizeAmerican AirlinesAll56 x 36 x 23 cm 22 x 14 x 9 inAll Nippon Airways (ANA)All55 x 40 x 25 cm 22 x 16 x 10 inAsiana AirlinesEconomy x 1 bag55 x 40 x 20 cm 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 inBusiness / First Class x 2 bags68 more rows•May 25, 2022How strict are airlines with carry-on size?
Not unless you have a soft-sided bag which is only slightly oversized. Besides, these carry on bags can often be squeezed into the sizer and if you can demonstrate that it fits you should be fine. Otherwise, don't be surprised if you are forced to pay extra to have your carry on checked in to the hold.What size carry-on is allowed on American Airlines?
American Airlines (AA) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free. Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions: 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 in) or 115 centimeters (56 x 36 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels.Size and Weight Limits for Carry-On Bags | Airfarewatchdog
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One of the other answers noted that bags will sometimes be gate-checked. In my experience, a bag that is obviously small enough to fit under the seat in front of you will never be gate-checked. Airline under-seat measurements vary, as noted, but the folks at DogJaunt.com seem to have done quite a lot of under-seat measurements. (In-cabin pets must be put under the seat, of course, which is why this info is on a pet-travel site.)
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