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Old Aug 23, 2011, 3:30 pm
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jkhuggins
 
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Originally Posted by 14940674
Don't all US legacy carriers have the same carry-on restrictions: One bag (22''x14''x9''), and one personal item (briefcase, purse, etc.)?
Don't know who counts as a "legacy carrier". US Airways allows 26"x14"x11".

And even if the legacy carriers have a common restriction of 22"x14"x9", why should this hypothetical system discriminate against the newer airlines (and, presumably, newer aircraft) that can handle larger carry-ons?
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