Originally Posted by uoficowboy

I've carried on coats folded over my arm before many times - and that has never counted as a carry on. And that often ends up on top of my roller in the overhead bin. But adding a hanger to the mix (and removing it from the overheads) suddenly makes this a problem... Just seems strange to me.

Originally Posted by aa.com

Additional items that will be allowed above and beyond the restrictions listed above include:
Outerwear such as coats/wraps/hats
Book or newspaper
Small bag of food to eat on the flight - see guidelines for liquids
Approved safety seat for lap or ticketed child
Pillow or blanket
Umbrella stroller for lap or ticketed child
Diaper bag for lap or ticketed child
Assistive devices for passengers such as wheelchairs, walkers and CPAP machines
Therapeutic oxygen provided by the airline