Originally Posted by
Hachiko
As far as carry-on policy, it has been updated recently but it's not a "no-wheels" rule. Bags larger than a small backpack/purse/laptop bag/briefcase cannot be brought onboard due to weight issues. Yes, I know we've operated flights for years without issue but they done new calculations and decided that our cabins are overweight and anything that would be considered a "gate check" must be gate checked. It's not about whether or not the bag fits, it still has to be checked.
Thanks, that makes plenty of sense (since I agree).
Originally Posted by
Hachiko
OP: Many roller backpacks don't fit in our overheads. Have you taken it on the plane before? I find myself having to gate check those types of luggage often as people never want to stow them under their seat, and the unflexible width of the base exceeds the limits for closing a bin.
Yes, it slips into the overheads on every commuter plane I've been on. It's 19" tall, which is probably what triggered the FA to not let me wheel it on, but slim. It sticks out a little from under the seats. No one has ever expressed concern. My solution is to put it on my back when boarding.
Thanks again for the information.