Something I just thought about - would a widebody 20" fit in the non-extended bins on an E-Jet? You know, the ones where regular width rollers go sideways? I would think they would be too wide.
Originally Posted by
GadgetFreak
I have to say I really would like to see the airlines crack down on these wide suitcases. They are over the legal size and take up other peoples space.
1) No they aren't over the "legal" size
2) The thing about the wides is that they are still able to fit 3 across in mainline overheads - so they aren't taking usable space.
3) I'd much rather the luggage industry create 22" suitcases that all fit wheels first.
Originally Posted by
MAN Pax
Not in Europe. You'll find and assortment of sizing cages/gauges/boxes around airports. You can't run the argument "If it wasnt for the wheels or handles it would have fitted in the gauge"
1) The UK (which your handle suggests) was expressly handles/wheels inclusive and the sizers were standardized by the airport operator as opposed to the airlines.
2) Sizers exist everywhere and are hopelessly inconsistent. The best sizers are probably those US Airways uses, which are open and have a grid.
Originally Posted by
GadgetFreak
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And Asia. Actually a lot of places in the States as well. It might vary by carrier in the States more. AA typically has a solid walled steel box as a sizer. Bag doesn't fit, bag gets checked. And wheels and handles are included. They certainly dont make every bag get tested, but if they do the wheels and handles are going to count.
The Asians seem more concerned with weight and size perception than actual fit. As for the US, the use of sizers is absolute BS. Reason? They aren't consistent from airport to airport, let alone airline to airline. Also, the airlines in the US attempt to use the excuse that they are bound by government rules, which are wheels and handles exclusive. That means the use of solid sizers is completely arbitrary.