New Carry-On Size Policy - Reports and Effects (6/4/2018)
Jun 6, 2018, 10:37 am
#91
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I don't really understand this. Unless it was an E-175, why would they employ a sizer for the turbo props when even the "new" dimensions would never fit in the rat hole of an overhead bin they have. They all go on the ala carte unless you had some pliable backpack or duffel bag that could squeeze up there. How do you gate check a carry on? It all goes into the same hold as the ala carte. Of course, thinking about this now maybe it is in case you are connecting to another flight.
Last edited by JacksonFlyer; Jun 6, 2018 at 10:46 am Reason: additional thought
Jun 6, 2018, 10:48 am
#92
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Radio silence from @Alaskaair with my photo and tweet
Jun 6, 2018, 12:05 pm
#93
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I've been in the market for a carry-on bag that has a garment insert, and they seem to be impossible to find under 22". I haven't been able to measure myself, but all of the highly recommended bags (Wirecutter, Consumer Reports, etc.) with a garment insert are 23-24" in length. These don't violate the spirit of the law (and in fact are all advertised as carry-on bags), but they will violate the letter of the law. It's unfortunate.
Neil
Jun 6, 2018, 12:10 pm
#94
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The Wirecutter top pick is 21x14x9"
Jun 6, 2018, 2:31 pm
#95
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That appears to be interior dimensions. TravelPro's own web site lists 23.75x14.75x9.5.
Many carry-on bags list them selves as airline sizer approved and give dimension of just bag. Do not always give additional information that included wheels and handles.
Jun 6, 2018, 2:56 pm
#96
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Horizon flights have same carry on sizer
I think this is the problem many are facing now. They did not realize that the bags they purchased had inaccurate dimensions.
Many carry-on bags list them selves as airline sizer approved and give dimension of just bag. Do not always give additional information that included wheels and handles.
Many carry-on bags list them selves as airline sizer approved and give dimension of just bag. Do not always give additional information that included wheels and handles.
Jun 6, 2018, 3:20 pm
#97
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Jun 6, 2018, 4:01 pm
#98
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You can buy a luggage scale that has a tape measure built in on Amazon and others from about $8 upward. I am so curious to get interior measurements of the sizer....not travelling in next few weeks though so if someone has a rigid or semi-rigid tape, please take a moment! Lots of us will be in debted to you.....I'll make you a lapel button that says I did the measurements....buy me a drink!
Jun 6, 2018, 5:40 pm
#100
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Jun 6, 2018, 8:15 pm
#101
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Thought I'd double check...my roller from floor to top is 24" and it is 14" wide. Problem may be that it is 9.1 inches deep. It fits in every first/business overhead on many airlines (except the small regionals) in various parts of the world on its back with wheels in or to the aisle. On some it fits on its side with wheels to the aisle or not. I will probably be one of the "self-entitled "special" people" mentioned above if I'm told it has to be checked. I have two bags..one in the overhead and one under the seat in front. No hand bag, no neck pillow, nothing. Are they actually also checking that no one gets on with more than two, exactly two, items? The roller plus underseat plus shopping bag(s) ...all smaller than the new size but several of them. Then again, maybe I need to downsize the bag, get one of those vests with a million pockets and then put it in the overhead with my smaller carry on! Time for some shopping! In that case, thank you, Alaska!
Jun 6, 2018, 8:18 pm
#102
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You can buy a luggage scale that has a tape measure built in on Amazon and others from about $8 upward. I am so curious to get interior measurements of the sizer....not travelling in next few weeks though so if someone has a rigid or semi-rigid tape, please take a moment! Lots of us will be in debted to you.....I'll make you a lapel button that says I did the measurements....buy me a drink!
Jun 6, 2018, 8:51 pm
#103
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theyre not allowed to give you a hard time about a medical device as a third carryon item. If they do, tell the gate agent you’ll sue them under the ADA law. They also can’t make you check one of your other two items provided they’re both compliant.
Jun 6, 2018, 9:32 pm
#104
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Can someone explain more about this gate check fee?
I was on an AS flight last month (before the new size restrictions came into play), but an LAX GA was telling pax to gate check their bags for free because "once the overhead bins fill up, everyone will be charged $25." When my BP was scanned, I casually asked the GA about this "new policy," which clearly flustered her as she wasn't expecting pushback, and she gave me some nonsensical answer.
Overhead bins went out 90% empty, which I tweeted. I asked about this gate check bag fee because it wasn't on their website, and the Twitter team again gave some bizarre "it's based on the circumstances" response.
When I got home, I emailed AS customer service and they wrote that there is NO gate check fee and apologized and gave me some miles.
Now, a month later, folks are reporting gate check fees. I still don't see anything about that in the carry-on baggage policies.
I was on an AS flight last month (before the new size restrictions came into play), but an LAX GA was telling pax to gate check their bags for free because "once the overhead bins fill up, everyone will be charged $25." When my BP was scanned, I casually asked the GA about this "new policy," which clearly flustered her as she wasn't expecting pushback, and she gave me some nonsensical answer.
Overhead bins went out 90% empty, which I tweeted. I asked about this gate check bag fee because it wasn't on their website, and the Twitter team again gave some bizarre "it's based on the circumstances" response.
When I got home, I emailed AS customer service and they wrote that there is NO gate check fee and apologized and gave me some miles.
Now, a month later, folks are reporting gate check fees. I still don't see anything about that in the carry-on baggage policies.
Jun 6, 2018, 9:49 pm
#105
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Seems to me there should be a gate check fee for obviously not within limits stuff....like more than two bags (except medical of course) and some of these huge bags that have to be crammed into a bin and take up most of it. Not sure how that would/could be decided but how else are you going to stop the truly silly stuff - one woman on my last flight from SEA to ANC had 6, yes, 6 of the large Nordstrom shopping bags along with a usual sized roller, a pillow, a coat and a handbag. Why should someone else not get some overhead space?
Does anyone know the measurements for under seat space? If I end up having to re-jig everything, that could become important!
PS Just found this on the Travel and Leisure websiteAlaska Airlines
The airline does not release exact measurements for the space below seats, but to make sure your items fit, aim for less than 11” tall by 17” wide by 18-20” long. The maximum size for carry-on luggage is 24 inches (including wheels and handles) by 17 inches by 10 inches. The seat width is approximately 17 inches.So it's almost as big as the overhead bin size!
Does anyone know the measurements for under seat space? If I end up having to re-jig everything, that could become important!
PS Just found this on the Travel and Leisure websiteAlaska Airlines
The airline does not release exact measurements for the space below seats, but to make sure your items fit, aim for less than 11” tall by 17” wide by 18-20” long. The maximum size for carry-on luggage is 24 inches (including wheels and handles) by 17 inches by 10 inches. The seat width is approximately 17 inches.So it's almost as big as the overhead bin size!