Is a Fanny Pack a "Carry-On" Item?
Apr 29, 2016, 1:24 pm
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First, the FAA rules relate to safety & security. As others note, one can debate the semantic correctness of the statement that "FAA rules limit each passenger to X carryons," the fact is that this is the practical and correct legal conclusion.
Second, asking passengers to condense their multiple items into the two permissible items does not slow boarding down in the least. Those ready to board simply walk around those who are not. It's a way of training people to do the right thing.
Third, if you have trouble with all of this, you can practice it at home before you go to the airport. Most people find it not that hard.
Second, asking passengers to condense their multiple items into the two permissible items does not slow boarding down in the least. Those ready to board simply walk around those who are not. It's a way of training people to do the right thing.
Third, if you have trouble with all of this, you can practice it at home before you go to the airport. Most people find it not that hard.
Apr 29, 2016, 4:17 pm
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I disagree. The policy has nothing to do with security, it is how many bags you can bring on board. I think anyone relying on this recommendation is likely to find themselves in a world of hurt. If this were actually the policy someone could conceivably go buy 3 rollaboard bags past security and carry all of them on.
Apr 29, 2016, 4:21 pm
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Isn't the whole purpose of limiting carry-on items to two pieces of a certain weight and size to conserve stowage space so everyone is accommodated? If that is the purpose, then why does an item that sits attached to one's body, like a pocket in a coat would, defeat that purpose?
If I wore a travel vest with multi-pockets to hold my chapstick, tissues, phone, mints, money, credit cards, ipod, etc., it would not be a storage problem. Why is this different?
Apr 29, 2016, 4:38 pm
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This is a much better idea than consolidating into other carry-on items!
Isn't the whole purpose of limiting carry-on items to two pieces of a certain weight and size to conserve stowage space so everyone is accommodated? If that is the purpose, then why does an item that sits attached to one's body, like a pocket in a coat would, defeat that purpose?
If I wore a travel vest with multi-pockets to hold my chapstick, tissues, phone, mints, money, credit cards, ipod, etc., it would not be a storage problem. Why is this different?
Isn't the whole purpose of limiting carry-on items to two pieces of a certain weight and size to conserve stowage space so everyone is accommodated? If that is the purpose, then why does an item that sits attached to one's body, like a pocket in a coat would, defeat that purpose?
If I wore a travel vest with multi-pockets to hold my chapstick, tissues, phone, mints, money, credit cards, ipod, etc., it would not be a storage problem. Why is this different?
A waist pack is bag, not clothing, so it's treated like a bag. The airline rule is 2 bags.
Apr 29, 2016, 6:53 pm
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However, a waist pack is normally strapped to you at all times--it's not going to become a projectile nor take up any storage space.
Apr 29, 2016, 7:35 pm
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But it doesn't matter what you or I think about how and when to wear the bag. It is a bag and the airline limit is 2 carry-on bags per person.
Apr 29, 2016, 10:31 pm
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Certainly on EZ, one bag means one bag. If you buy something, for example a sandwich and drink, from the airport shop, you board with it either in your bag or in your pocket. Your handbag must go in your carry on bag. Your laptop must go in your carry on bag. It makes for no arguing and silliness and helps to achieve sensible turn times.
Apr 30, 2016, 6:28 am
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I disagree. The policy has nothing to do with security, it is how many bags you can bring on board. I think anyone relying on this recommendation is likely to find themselves in a world of hurt. If this were actually the policy someone could conceivably go buy 3 rollaboard bags past security and carry all of them on.
"You're also allowed to bring the following items on board, in addition to your one bag and one personal item limit:
...snip...
- Food or merchandise purchased in the airport"
Delta list "Duty-free merchandise", although I suspect that as a US airline that would be referring to the practice of not getting your duty-free purchases until boarding, the AA website is currently broken.
Easyjet are a bit more restrictive:
"You’re allowed a few things in the cabin in addition to your cabin bag allowance:
...snip...
- one standard size bag of duty free goods from the departure lounge in the airport."
Ryanair has no allowance for anything beyond your one bag.
Apr 30, 2016, 7:11 am
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No, Ryanair also allow a small bag and a bag of airport shopping (at least ex-UK for the airport shopping bag) in addition to a regular cabin bag.
https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...ge-can-I-carry
https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...ge-can-I-carry
Apr 30, 2016, 7:23 am
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No, Ryanair also allow a small bag and a bag of airport shopping (at least ex-UK for the airport shopping bag) in addition to a regular cabin bag.
https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...ge-can-I-carry
https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful...ge-can-I-carry
Apr 30, 2016, 8:23 am
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I disagree. I have used a waist pack for hiking, but I would never wear it while a passenger in any sort of vehicle, including aircraft. The seatbelt and the pack strap hit at exactly the same place and it would be extremely uncomfortable to have both on at the same time. Actually, I find it difficult to imagine why anyone would wear the bag while strapped in a seat, unless it was for a diabetic insulin device. ...
Apr 30, 2016, 11:43 am
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I disagree. I have used a waist pack for hiking, but I would never wear it while a passenger in any sort of vehicle, including aircraft. The seatbelt and the pack strap hit at exactly the same place and it would be extremely uncomfortable to have both on at the same time. Actually, I find it difficult to imagine why anyone would wear the bag while strapped in a seat, unless it was for a diabetic insulin device.
But it doesn't matter what you or I think about how and when to wear the bag. It is a bag and the airline limit is 2 carry-on bags per person.
But it doesn't matter what you or I think about how and when to wear the bag. It is a bag and the airline limit is 2 carry-on bags per person.
May 1, 2016, 7:18 pm
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Ryanair don't mention it on their website as they don't want to encourage it, but there are signs in most UK airports letting you know that your bag of shopping will be OK.
Jan 26, 2020, 5:59 pm
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lol I literally was just so annoyed with Delta agent in Helena for telling me that and made my boarding take longer. Sat down all chapped and googled it. Just Delta.
