ElephantGin

Decided to go for the Salsa 22" carry on.


However the site doesn't show 'IATA' - googled for like an hour to see if there's a difference between Salsa and Salsa IATA but can't find the info. If it doesn't have the acronym does it mean it's an older model or has larger dimensions? Or maybe the interior is different?

Or are they the same bag and Barneys just neglected to add the IATA?

http://www.barneys.com/rimowa-salsa-...Rimowa&start=3

Thanks!

LordHamster

I don't know about the IATA, but these dimensions are too big for most sizers.

Baghoarder

I have the equivalent case in Limbo. It is not IATA - too big for carry on with most airlines. The depth measurement is the biggest issue in the sizers. Otherwise, it is a terrific little case - my favourite for short journeys when I am relaxed about whether I check in or not.

ElephantGin

Ah now I see, thanks for pointing that out. So the IATA is smaller

21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in

vs the non-IATA:

22.00 x 17.75 x 10.00"

Can't find anyplace to order the IATA. Only Zappos.com and my credit card won't pay them for some reason.

Guess i'll look for this when I fly to Singapore in a few weeks.

Thanks.

Sakae

I wonder if IATA rated bags have actually any practical meaning at the airport. Since various airlines have their own normative references on baggage allowances, checking their website and purchasing smallest possible carry on is way to go, methinks. Considering however current impositions on weight, I find myself spending more time these days on planning, and failing, trips without any carry on. Target is one checked item, and a briefcase. Maybe that´s what airlines wanted all along without actually being so direct about it.
Personal items seems immune to current trends, at least for a while, so I got a new one RFID item from Tumi, since several others in my closet are too big, thus useless, and now I hope to survive whatever comes along.

TravelerMSY

IATA is smaller than what will fit in most US airlines bins. If you travel mostly in Europe and especially on LCCs I'd get the IATA size. If you only fly US I'd get the 22". If you want it to work almost everywhere get the IATA anyway.

TravelerMSY

They're also a lot cheaper outside the US. See the threads here on it.

Sakae

I thought that 9x14x22 sized bag has been universally acceptable to most airlines, despite minor deviation on its height. On my flight from Houston to Mexico not even a tote bag was allowed into a cabin (barely a personal item).