Originally Posted by
doug 2205
They even threaten a 60 pound surcharge if they catch you with an oversize carryon and make you check it at the gate!!!! WOW!! Has this ever happened?? WE'd hate to pay to check our bags since that fee is almost as much as the fare!!
At some airports, they will give you the option of throwing away the piece of luggage instead of paying to check it, but this is not always practical.
Keep in mind that 1 piece means 1 piece. Not 1 piece plus a purse. Not 1 piece plus a newspaper. Not 1 piece plus a kid's toy. I've seen kids bawling their eyes out as their precious doll or teddy bear has been confiscated at the boarding gate when ruled to be a second piece of carry-on luggage.