Originally Posted by
GalleyWench
Most of the airlines carry on policy states one bag (max 45" diameter) and one personal item (such as a purse, briefcase, computer bag or small backpack). That's actually been the policy for a long time, now the airlines are just reinforcing it. Too many people trying to bring 2 large bags and then stuffing everything in the overhead bins.
Exactly, that's it.
I actually think it is correct to enforce it like that. For women, I would advise to use one roller bag as main luggage and one computer tote as personal item. The computer tote is big enough to hold the laptop, office stuff AND a lady's purse with personal items. I gave such a tote (Samsonite, black shiny nylon and leather, looks very stylish and is very functional) to my GF. She uses it almost every day and for travel.
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