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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 1:42 pm
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Originally Posted by AuntieMame
Actually, the carry on limit is set by the Federal Government (Department of Homeland Security). It is limited to one carry on and a personal item such as a brief case or purse.

Each carrier is subject to a $10,000 fine for non- compliance.

This has been the case for a number of years.

It is up to each carrier to enforce this regulation.
Wow, DHS? Do you know where this is documented?
I found this House Bill introduced in June, but I don't think that would have passed and been signed by POTUS that quickly
Additionally, I haven't yet found this restriction on the TSA site.j
EDIT: found the restriction, but not the fine. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/claims/pack.shtm

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