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Carry-on Bags and Personal Items that have been tested to fit in the New Sizers
Published carry-on limit: 9"x14"x22" (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm)
Actual sizer dimensions: 10"x15"x23"
Published personal item limit: 9"x10"x17" (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm)
Actual sizer dimensions: 9"x11"x18"
Bags that Fit Carry-On Sizer
Published personal item limit: 9"x10"x17"
Actual sizer dimensions: 9"x11"x18"
Bags that Fit Personal Item Sizer
Bags that Do Not Fit Sizers
Official size as per Rule 23.B.2, Baggage, Contract of Carriage:
relatyed thread: Baggage sizer use at the gate? (No longer at gates after 23 Jan 2020)
Carry-on Bags and Personal Items that have been tested to fit in the New Sizers
Published carry-on limit: 9"x14"x22" (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm)
Actual sizer dimensions: 10"x15"x23"
Published personal item limit: 9"x10"x17" (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm)
Actual sizer dimensions: 9"x11"x18"
Bags that Fit Carry-On Sizer
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Bag Manufacturer Model Date Test Location Comment Briggs & Riley Baseline 20" 03/2014 IAH boraxo Briggs & Riley Torq 01/2014 CLE lordhamster Briggs & Riley Transcend TU220XW-4 03/2014 COS mre5765. 311 bag had to be removed from outer pouch. Two weeks of clothes. Briggs & Riley U122CX 01/2014 SNA sakaike Briggs & Riley BU119 (BRX 19 upright) 05/2014 SMF PV_Premier, snug in 10" dimension even when packed lightly - bag fits in any mainline OH however :rolleyes: Brookstone Dash Office 01/2014 DSM Fits OH E145/C200 Delsey Helium Sky 21" 01/2015 LHR secretsea18 Eagle Creek Hovercraft 22" 03/2014 CLT Not stuffed full eBags TLS Mini 21"EB2146-21W 04/2014 swco-not overstuffed, just fit Heys Xcase 12/2013 LAX abaheti Int'l Paper Safeway Grocery 02/2014 IAH IAH-OIL-TRASH Kirkland Signature 21.5 12/2013 SFO Lat56 RW01 2 wheel 05/2016 AUS txirish Red Oxx Air Boss 02/2014 SFO N1120A (loaded) Red Oxx Sky Train 01/2014 SFO N1120A (loaded) Ricardo of BevHills Dash 20inch Dual 01/2014 Fredd Wheel Spinner Costco @ $50-expandable Rick Steves Backpack 12/2013 LAX LaserSailor Rimowa Limbo Cabin IATA 02/2014 SEA MSY-MSP Rimowa Salsa Deluxe IATA 02/2014 SEA MSY-MSP Rimowa Lufthansa 747-8 IATA 08/2014 IAD N1120A Samsonite Aspire Lite 03/2014 DEN Samsonite Short-Lite 2-wheeled 12/2013 ORD Lightest bag out there Samsonite Silhouette Sphere 21" 05/2014 BOS Fits perfectly but very snugly Tom Bihn Aeronaut 03/2014 Uncle Dave - fits every dimension with room to spare Travelite Delite v 2.0 02/2014 ORD exbayern (bag full) TravelPro Crew 4 22" 08/2014 SFO Not stuffed full TravelPro Crew 7 20" 12/2013 KWI full - not expanded FriendlySkies TravelPro Crew 8 22" 11/2013 DFW Not stuffed full TravelPro Crew 9 21" spinner 02/2014 ORD ilovesprint not stuffed TravelPro FlightCrew3 22" 02/2014 BOS Not stuffed full. Very snug fit CDKing TravelPro FlightCrew4 20" various Not stuffed TravelPro Maxlite2 20in 12/2013 SFO Expandable too TravelPro Maxlite2 22in 03/2014 Snug fit not stuffed TravelPro Maxlite3 21" 04/2014 EWR EmileG - full, outside compartment empty TravelPro Walkabout Spinners2 21" 04/2014 EWR EmileG - full, outside compartment empty TravelPro Walkabout Lite 4 03/2014 IND United747 - pretty empty bag to start with TUMI Alpha 22922 Many FLL DelrayChris TUMI Alpha 28251 lw Continental 03/2014 EWR lensman TUMI Alpha 2 22021 Continental 04/2014 EWR suzy1K - fit perfectly. Bag full, not expanded TUMI Alpha International 20" 022020DH 04/2014 SFO Snug if front pocket used, easy fit on 22/23" dimension by 1" TUMI T-Tech Int'l Carryon 04/2014 jeremiahsullivan Victorinox Avolve 22" 02/2014 SFO MrOCTeckels - only with front pocket empty Victorinox Mobilizer NXT 5.0 20" 03/2014 ORD gobluetwo - not expanded, every dimension fits with room to spare Victorinox WT 4.0 Duffel 21" 03/2014 ORD gobluetwo - packed for 3 days, squeezed sides easily into sizer
Published personal item limit: 9"x10"x17"
Actual sizer dimensions: 9"x11"x18"
Bags that Fit Personal Item Sizer
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Bag Manufacturer Model Date Test Location Comment Briggs & Riley Verb VB414-4 03/2014 COS mre5765. Easy fit despite being stuffed with sleeved 13 inch lap top, ipad mini, kindle paperwhite, pills, papers, chargers, ... Case Logic 14" ZLCS-214 04/2014 EWR Fly5x eBags TLS Pro Slim Laptop 04/2014 Backpack EB2146-16 Everki Versa Premium Backpack 07/2014 ORD gobluetwo Red Oxx CPA 12/2014 YYZ N1120A Skooba Satchel v3 02/2014 ORD ilovesprint Tom Bihn Co-Pilot 03/2014 SFO frankmu Tom Bihn Super Ego 03/2014 GRR LufthansaFlyer Tom Binh Western Flyer 01/2014 DSM when packed "right" Waterfield Cargo Large 01/2014 SFO MrOCTeckels LL Bean North Ridge Backpack 04/2014 LAX fgirard Works with a 13" MackBook, Asus Transformer packed inside
Bags that Do Not Fit Sizers
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Bag Manufacturer Model Date Test Location Comment Eagle Creek Tarmac 20 wide 03/3014 AUS Curvature on back increases width Eagle Creek Tarmac ES 22 03/2014 1/2 inch too tall Gregory Cache 22 03/2014 BOS Cloudship Timbuk2 Checkpoint Roller 12/2014 BOS Cloudship Tumi Alpha Backpack 03/2014 SEA Full bag, fit length and height, 1/2" too tall when laying on side in personal sizer.
Official size as per Rule 23.B.2, Baggage, Contract of Carriage:
https://www.united.com/web/format/pd...f_Carriage.pdf
Carry-on Baggage must not exceed the Maximum Outside Linear Dimensions of 9 inches (22 cm) x 14 inches (35 cm) x 22 inches (56 cm), which includes its wheels and handles.
Personal items must not exceed 9 inches (22 cm) x 10 inches (25 cm) x 17 inches (43 cm), which includes any wheels and handles.
A personal item that exceeds these maximum linear dimensions but is not greater than 9 inches (22 cm) x 14 inches (35 cm) x 22 inches (56 cm) will be considered as Carry-on Baggage. Carry-on Baggage or personal items suspected of being oversized may require being placed into a sizing unit to determine acceptability. Carry-on Baggage that exceeds the Maximum Linear Dimensions allowed or that exceeds the Carry-on Free Baggage Allowance will be considered as Checked Baggage and is subject to Checked Baggage service charges.
Carry-on Baggage must not exceed the Maximum Outside Linear Dimensions of 9 inches (22 cm) x 14 inches (35 cm) x 22 inches (56 cm), which includes its wheels and handles.
Personal items must not exceed 9 inches (22 cm) x 10 inches (25 cm) x 17 inches (43 cm), which includes any wheels and handles.
A personal item that exceeds these maximum linear dimensions but is not greater than 9 inches (22 cm) x 14 inches (35 cm) x 22 inches (56 cm) will be considered as Carry-on Baggage. Carry-on Baggage or personal items suspected of being oversized may require being placed into a sizing unit to determine acceptability. Carry-on Baggage that exceeds the Maximum Linear Dimensions allowed or that exceeds the Carry-on Free Baggage Allowance will be considered as Checked Baggage and is subject to Checked Baggage service charges.
Carry-on Items That Meets UA's Size Requirements? Enforcement?
#31
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: AC*E50
Posts: 594
Torq wide-body spinner fits
Can confirm that the Briggs & Riley Torq International Carry-On Wide-Body Spinner fits in a United Airlines sizer. The published/actual dimensions are 21.5x15.5x9, which is too wide for United's specs (got it for Air Canada where it is compliant). However, as you can see below it fits neatly in the United sizer - the wheels sit just under the lip of the sizer.
If this one fits then the slightly taller non-wide body version should also be fine.
If this one fits then the slightly taller non-wide body version should also be fine.
#32
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 8,953
To be honest, I have never bothered to use the sizer - I just got a cheap $90 roller based on the stated specs and have gone with it ever since with no issues. Even when it puffs out, no GA has ever made me try and stuff it in the box.
#33
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,872
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...d-to-carry-on/
Major airlines thinking about changing the rules, again?
Major airlines thinking about changing the rules, again?
#34
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: AA DULtArer
Posts: 5,547
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...d-to-carry-on/
Major airlines thinking about changing the rules, again?
Major airlines thinking about changing the rules, again?
#35
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Berkeley, CA
Programs: United 1K, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 44
I heard about sizer enforcement earlier in the year but did not see it happening in the airports I use (primarily SFO and EWR.)
However, I have seen enforcement this summer as more families are traveling. One one flight two weeks ago the gate agent stood at the door of the jetway solely to look at people's bags as they were boarding. He didn't size check mine (Tumi Tegra Lite Continental) as it is clearly one of the smaller rollers. But later in the flight, I didn't see anyone trying to fit huge rollers in the overhead and then having to gate check, as I would usually see.
They size checked at boarding both ways on my round trip this week, again giving a pass to anyone with one of the smaller rollers.
Frankly, I'm happy to see it. I disklike having the boarding process delayed because people roll on items that won't or barely fit, or seeing people get shut out of overhead space toward the end of boarding.
I'm traveling with my family in August, and I bought them new 20" rollers to be sure we're compliant.
However, I have seen enforcement this summer as more families are traveling. One one flight two weeks ago the gate agent stood at the door of the jetway solely to look at people's bags as they were boarding. He didn't size check mine (Tumi Tegra Lite Continental) as it is clearly one of the smaller rollers. But later in the flight, I didn't see anyone trying to fit huge rollers in the overhead and then having to gate check, as I would usually see.
They size checked at boarding both ways on my round trip this week, again giving a pass to anyone with one of the smaller rollers.
Frankly, I'm happy to see it. I disklike having the boarding process delayed because people roll on items that won't or barely fit, or seeing people get shut out of overhead space toward the end of boarding.
I'm traveling with my family in August, and I bought them new 20" rollers to be sure we're compliant.
#36
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Germany
Programs: TK elite+(*gold), Marriott Lifetime Platinum, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond, (Ex-Hyatt Diamond/Globalist)
Posts: 220
What about Tumi wheeled briefcases?
Hi everyone,
what about Tumi's wheeled briefcases? I had always dreamed of getting the "Alpha 2 deluxe wheeled leather brief with laptop case" ( modell 96127 DH, Nylon version is exactly the same size = modell 26127 DH). They just replaced it with a 4 wheeler so it was on sale for 45% less - so finally I just ordered it for 590 Euros instead of 1.000 Euros
Seems to be the perfect bag sizewise if it should look good for business meetings, last long, take all your electronics + clothes for 2 days . But now I am afraid of the UA sizer, since the bag is 15,5 x 17,5 x 10.
While the 17,5 is significantly smaller than the sizer, the 15,5 might stick out a little at the top and the 10" should just barely fit. But what if the 15,5 stick out a little too much at the top or the 10" do not fit because of a 0.3" difference in measures or because the bag is packed?
I don't want to check in a 1.000 USD briefcase made from soft leathrr with all my electronics inside. I can still return the bag for the next 7 days (just bought it, but did not use it so far) but for every other airline it seems perfect…
I just googled it, did not find anything if it fits the UA sizer and then searched this whole thread including the 2014 part for "Tumi" and read every post with "Tumi" in it which almost took 2 hours, but didn't find anything about the Tumi wheeled briefs.
I am based in Europe so I can't just drive to the airport to check united's sizer, but I will have to fly with them multiple times later this year (GRU-EWR in C and maybe some intra US legs in F/C).
Did anyone here fit a Tumi 96127 or 26127 in the UA sizers?
Any thoughts on wheeled briefcases that are exactly 10" thick, 1" too high but therefore 5" less wider than allowed?
Thanks and best regards,
zap!
what about Tumi's wheeled briefcases? I had always dreamed of getting the "Alpha 2 deluxe wheeled leather brief with laptop case" ( modell 96127 DH, Nylon version is exactly the same size = modell 26127 DH). They just replaced it with a 4 wheeler so it was on sale for 45% less - so finally I just ordered it for 590 Euros instead of 1.000 Euros
Seems to be the perfect bag sizewise if it should look good for business meetings, last long, take all your electronics + clothes for 2 days . But now I am afraid of the UA sizer, since the bag is 15,5 x 17,5 x 10.
While the 17,5 is significantly smaller than the sizer, the 15,5 might stick out a little at the top and the 10" should just barely fit. But what if the 15,5 stick out a little too much at the top or the 10" do not fit because of a 0.3" difference in measures or because the bag is packed?
I don't want to check in a 1.000 USD briefcase made from soft leathrr with all my electronics inside. I can still return the bag for the next 7 days (just bought it, but did not use it so far) but for every other airline it seems perfect…
I just googled it, did not find anything if it fits the UA sizer and then searched this whole thread including the 2014 part for "Tumi" and read every post with "Tumi" in it which almost took 2 hours, but didn't find anything about the Tumi wheeled briefs.
I am based in Europe so I can't just drive to the airport to check united's sizer, but I will have to fly with them multiple times later this year (GRU-EWR in C and maybe some intra US legs in F/C).
Did anyone here fit a Tumi 96127 or 26127 in the UA sizers?
Any thoughts on wheeled briefcases that are exactly 10" thick, 1" too high but therefore 5" less wider than allowed?
Thanks and best regards,
zap!
Last edited by zap7; Jul 19, 2015 at 11:05 am Reason: got modell number of nylon bag wrong, it's now corrected
#37
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 4
Size of my personal item on United Airlines
Hi, I'm pretty new here but glad I've found you. I'd like to bring a daypack as my personal item on United Airlines but so far, I can't find one that fits there maximum dimensions of 17"x10"x9". The daypacks always seem to be something more like 18"x11"x6". I wish United would do this by cubic inch volume but I do understand that the item has to fit under the seat. Does anyone have a pack or a messenger bag/computer bag sort of thing suggestion? I'd love to have a specific example of something that works well. How sticky is UA about the size being exact? Seems to me that they picked an impossible size for anyone who needs to take a computer bag or daypack. I don't fly often and this has been a huge headache for me. No one else seems to have a problem so I wonder if it's just me.
#39
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 2,881
United gets fined when they are caught by the FAA allowing bags onboard that do not fit their size dimensions.
#40
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Germany
Programs: TK elite+(*gold), Marriott Lifetime Platinum, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond, (Ex-Hyatt Diamond/Globalist)
Posts: 220
Hi, I'm pretty new here but glad I've found you. I'd like to bring a daypack as my personal item on United Airlines
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Does anyone have a pack or a messenger bag/computer bag sort of thing suggestion? I'd love to have a specific example of something that works well.
How sticky is UA about the size being exact?
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Does anyone have a pack or a messenger bag/computer bag sort of thing suggestion? I'd love to have a specific example of something that works well.
How sticky is UA about the size being exact?
Just scroll to the top of the page of this post (where it says "FlyerTalk Forums Thread Wiki") and click on "click here to display full wiki". This will summarize the dozens of pages that have already been written, and show specific "Bags that Fit Personal Item Sizer" as the examples you asked for.
If you read the previous pages of this thread including the 2014 postings (see top of wiki post), you'll find some discussion about how strict they are with personal items. So far they seem to be very relaxed and not checking them (personal items) if they don't look too big (see previous pages for details). The big concern is the bigger cabin bag if it just barely fits.
#42
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#44
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 7
Have to buy a new carry-on for a family member. The Briggs & Riley she uses won't fit in the sizer due to some raised hard plastic at the top (the whole "put another piece of luggage on it" thing). Too bad because it's an excellent bag and got it for a steal of a price.
I see the Travelpro Maxlite 2 22" was tested by another user. Is it safe to say that the Maxlite 3 should have no issue if we get checked? eBags has a sale to bring it down under $100 after a coupon.
http://www.ebags.com/product/travelp...uctid=10296705
Flying out of IAD. Not sure if they check anything, but last trip during Christmas no one did anything.
I see the Travelpro Maxlite 2 22" was tested by another user. Is it safe to say that the Maxlite 3 should have no issue if we get checked? eBags has a sale to bring it down under $100 after a coupon.
http://www.ebags.com/product/travelp...uctid=10296705
Flying out of IAD. Not sure if they check anything, but last trip during Christmas no one did anything.
#45
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, TY, UR, UA, US, WN, MR, SPG
Posts: 1,453
I'm flying UA LAX>LHR tomorrow. I've always just checked a single bag and carried a small backpack on. This is a longer trip with my wife, though, so I'm debating carrying a duffel bag on. It's an Adidas Gym bag (). Stated dimensions are slightly bigger than reality. It's soft-side / smashable, and would not be even close to stuffed. Am I likely to get shut down trying to carry that on? I feel like I've seen people carry on way bigger items, but that may have been before they started cracking down. 2nd bag is a ludicrous $200, so that's not even an option.
Edit: as a data point, no issues with that bag as a carry on
Edit: as a data point, no issues with that bag as a carry on
Last edited by roki; Sep 4, 2015 at 12:38 pm