Originally Posted by tedhl:18731281
thanks everyone, very helpful !! and seems there's some clear consensus too...
just one question, to N1120A...when you said, "If you buy the IATA-sized Rimowa, you will almost certainly not get hassled by LH", do you mean the "IATA" designated by Rimowa (i.e. small one, 55x40x20) or the dimensions indeed specified by IATA (i.e. big one, 56x45x25,
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/passeng...check_bag.aspx).
because, if it's the small one...I assume, even without LH's relationship with Rimowa...I'd assume this size is ok with ALL airlines ? (understanding that sometimes the "official" size published is smaller, eg AA, but don't think this would be a problem
I think the key here is what is written on that IATA page; "However, please make sure to check with your airline first as baggage allowance will differ depending on airline, route, class fare, etc."
The Lufthansa baggage regulations seem to be strictly enforced, and this means you will have to go with the 55*40*20 bag. This is the size of their bag-sizers at the airport. You might see these smaller bags labelled as "IATA bordkoffer", even though they're the cases which are smaller than IATA's published numbers. (This difference may have something to do with Rimowa's relationship with LH).
You should ask on the AA board how strict they are with carry-on (it might be different with long distance / trans-atlantic flights) but I would never assume that anything outside the airline's published rules will be OK.