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Sep 22, 2010 | 8:10 pm

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Originally Posted by kkjay77

Is there a size requirements for backpacks as well?
IIRC, only purse has size requirements and other "personal items" such as briefcases, backpacks, etc doesn't have one other than I guess the max. carry-on item size limit?

From United's website: http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6867,1032,00.html

I was kind of surprised at this. I think another American carrier (AA, maybe?) has a size restriction on the personal item, but apparently United doesn't.

Edited to add: Yes, AA actually has size restrictions on the personal item:

" Personal item - includes: small backpack purse, briefcase, laptop bag OR a similar item such as book bag or tote that does not exceed 36 inches( length+width+height) and must fit under the seat."

Last edited by chollie; Sep 22, 2010 at 8:12 pm Reason: add more data

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