Originally Posted by
troyb
Got into an argument with several AA agents last month who told me the 1 + 1 rule was an "FAA regulation."
Don't pretty much all airlines make this claim in their pre-flight announcements?
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/prepare_fly/baggage/
Check with your airline before packing to determine its carry-on guidelines regarding the number of items you may carry on and the maximum size of those items.