<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Plato90s:
I'd like to see some evidence that carry-on policy is actually dictated by the DoT instead of being airline regulation. The TSA is only concerned with the type of items carried on, not the amount of non-prohibited items you'd like to carry on.</font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by FAA:
FAA Advises Air Travelers on Airport, Airline Security Measures
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the following tips to help air travelers accommodate and assist the heightened security measures implemented since the
Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Travelers should note that they will now be limited to one carry-on bag and one personal item on all flights.</font>
http://www1.faa.gov/apa/pr/pr.cfm?id=1435
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by CNN:
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Federal Aviation Administration announced new limits Monday on the amount of luggage passengers can carry onto aircraft.
Passengers will be limited to one carry-on bag and one personal article, such as a purse, briefcase or laptop computer. The new rule takes effect immediately.
In enacting the baggage limit, the FAA is following the guidance of an advisory task force set up following the September 11 terrorist attacks.</font>
www.cnn.com/2001/TRAVEL/NEWS/10/08/rec.carryon.limit/index.html
I trust that you will find this to be sufficient "evidence."