Originally Posted by
skywardhunter
I don't think it's possible to check in a 2nd item airside at DXB, that being said I almost always travel with two pieces of hand luggage, a hard-shell suitcase (within size limits) and a laptop bag, sometimes requires a bit of hide and seek to get it onboard, though. Especially on India flights.
I've seen people show up to the gate at DXB with giant bags that they had to gate check. Why not do this if Ethiopian lets you carry it on?
Also, I presume you confirmed that Ethiopian doesn't interline with Emirates? i.e. check your bag(s) all the way through to India?