Originally Posted by
Tchiowa
Let's reiterate for the underly pedantic:
A roller and a backpack constitute 2 bags. Not allowed. Doesn't matter if you're suspending one in mid air using The Force. It's still 2 bags and isn't allowed.
You're wrong. Backpack is my personal item, no different from the massive purses carried by women.
I've never been refused by any airlines when traveling thusly, either domestic (USA) or overseas.