AF Business class carry on luggage allowance
Jul 24, 2018, 12:50 pm
#1
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AF Business class carry on luggage allowance
The website indicates that 2 hand luggage pieces and accessory (laptop bag) are allowed but luggage calculator on AF site suggests this is not true for flights originating in the United States.
I was thinking of taking a 21 inch carry on, a small shoulder bag, and a small garment bag (mostly for my jacket).
Anyone has any experience?
I was thinking of taking a 21 inch carry on, a small shoulder bag, and a small garment bag (mostly for my jacket).
Anyone has any experience?
Last edited by HenryY; Jul 24, 2018 at 12:51 pm Reason: title change
Jul 30, 2018, 5:45 am
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TSA does not care how many bags you are bringing.
Technically in Business Class, you can get 2 full size carry ons and 1 accessory such as small backpack or laptop bag. There is a weight limit but I have never seen any gate agent weighing Business Class carry ons.
Technically in Business Class, you can get 2 full size carry ons and 1 accessory such as small backpack or laptop bag. There is a weight limit but I have never seen any gate agent weighing Business Class carry ons.
Aug 8, 2018, 4:01 pm
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So just for clarity as I'm about to enjoy my first J flight on AF in a few years flying ATL-CDG-CPT in Business ........
Even though the Air France website says one hand baggage for Business leaving from the US, I can get away with 2? I'm carrying a soft duffle carry on and back pack but the back pack exceeds personal item dimensions somewhat. From what I've read on FlyerTalk in a few posts thanks to the trusty search engine it seems that AF won't give me trouble and that I won't have an issue with weight as I'm connecting via CDG rather than originating there?
Even though the Air France website says one hand baggage for Business leaving from the US, I can get away with 2? I'm carrying a soft duffle carry on and back pack but the back pack exceeds personal item dimensions somewhat. From what I've read on FlyerTalk in a few posts thanks to the trusty search engine it seems that AF won't give me trouble and that I won't have an issue with weight as I'm connecting via CDG rather than originating there?
Aug 9, 2018, 12:09 am
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So just for clarity as I'm about to enjoy my first J flight on AF in a few years flying ATL-CDG-CPT in Business ........
Even though the Air France website says one hand baggage for Business leaving from the US, I can get away with 2? I'm carrying a soft duffle carry on and back pack but the back pack exceeds personal item dimensions somewhat. From what I've read on FlyerTalk in a few posts thanks to the trusty search engine it seems that AF won't give me trouble and that I won't have an issue with weight as I'm connecting via CDG rather than originating there?
Even though the Air France website says one hand baggage for Business leaving from the US, I can get away with 2? I'm carrying a soft duffle carry on and back pack but the back pack exceeds personal item dimensions somewhat. From what I've read on FlyerTalk in a few posts thanks to the trusty search engine it seems that AF won't give me trouble and that I won't have an issue with weight as I'm connecting via CDG rather than originating there?
Aug 9, 2018, 9:54 am
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But there is some rule in the US about hand luggage. Swiss restricts passengers in Business and First to one piece of hand luggage + handbag/computer bag if travelling to the US and blames US rules.
Aug 9, 2018, 3:32 pm
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Airlines often point to the FAA, but that's kind of a weasel-y way to point back at their own policy, since
Basically, if they quote 'US hand luggage rules', they quote their own. AF/KL get away just fine with 2 items + personal item.
Under FAA regulations, anything that is larger than your airline’s carry-on bag weight/height restrictions must be checked. Each piece of checked luggage must also meet your airline’s checked luggage policies. Anything larger than the airline’s standard regulations may require additional fees. For a more complete look at your airline’s luggage restrictions by class, active duty passenger discounts, pet regulations and international travel, please see your airline's website.