DTW Carry On Weight
Oct 26, 2016, 1:37 pm
#1
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DTW Carry On Weight
We are flying MCI-DTW-CDG-AMM. The DTW-CDG-AMM is being operated by AF (MCI-DTW by Delta). Since Delta doesn't have a carry-on weight limit, I was hoping it would hold true for the AF portions, however looking online it looks like that might not be true (and that the limit is only 26 lbs?!). Since we're connecting at DTW, what are the odds of getting away with heavier carry-on bags?
Oct 26, 2016, 10:26 pm
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I think nobody will care at DTW. I'm pretty sure that AF is used to Americans who always try to bring a 25-kg suitcase as hand luggage 
Personally, I've never had any problems bringing stuff from the US.
However, I would be more concerned about the CDG connection. They might start annoying you at the gate and might force to check it in.
Personally, I've never had any problems bringing stuff from the US.However, I would be more concerned about the CDG connection. They might start annoying you at the gate and might force to check it in.
Oct 26, 2016, 11:55 pm
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I think nobody will care at DTW. I'm pretty sure that AF is used to Americans who always try to bring a 25-kg suitcase as hand luggage Personally, I've never had any problems bringing stuff from the US.
However, I would be more concerned about the CDG connection. They might start annoying you at the gate and might force to check it in.
Personally, I've never had any problems bringing stuff from the US.However, I would be more concerned about the CDG connection. They might start annoying you at the gate and might force to check it in.
Oct 27, 2016, 2:18 am
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We are flying MCI-DTW-CDG-AMM. The DTW-CDG-AMM is being operated by AF (MCI-DTW by Delta). Since Delta doesn't have a carry-on weight limit, I was hoping it would hold true for the AF portions, however looking online it looks like that might not be true (and that the limit is only 26 lbs?!). Since we're connecting at DTW, what are the odds of getting away with heavier carry-on bags?
Oct 28, 2016, 1:37 pm
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Independent of what advice you get from others, if 26 lbs for the carry-on is not enough for you, I would strongly suggest you get an appointment with an orthopedician for immediately after your arrival in Amman. A massage alone will not suffice as, in addition to your shoulders, your Achilles tendons will also be severely affected.
I was afraid CDG would be the issue and I really don't want to have to worry about checking one of the bags. I guess we'll be doing a trial run this weekend to see just how much we can cram in!
Oct 30, 2016, 12:47 am
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Even if I try to avoid checking bags, I would suggest you to put all your non-valuable items in a suitcase and check it through your final destination.