Carry on cabin luggage
Jan 1, 2023, 1:58 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Carry on cabin luggage
First time Alaskan traveller, flying in First domestic.
I will have a standard size cabin bag, plus a rucksack. Are Alaskan really strict on cabin sizes and weights?
am I likely to be OK, or do I need to check to the mm/inch on compliance?
I will have a standard size cabin bag, plus a rucksack. Are Alaskan really strict on cabin sizes and weights?
am I likely to be OK, or do I need to check to the mm/inch on compliance?
Jan 1, 2023, 2:38 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: PDX, OGG or between the two
Programs: AS 75K
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As long as one of them fits under the seat in front of you it should be fine. As far as strict, I wouldn't say ANY airline is strict given the crazy amounts of stuff I see people carrying through the airside portion of airports.
Jan 1, 2023, 3:03 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS
Posts: 2,293
Be aware that bulk head seats ( Row 1) must store all items up during take off and landing.
Jan 1, 2023, 5:04 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: FAI Fairbanks, AK
Programs: AS MVPG 100K, Avis Presidents Club, Life Member VFW Post 10029
Posts: 125
You should be fine, but that being said, some of the older aircraft have smaller overhead bins and not the spacious bins. As long as your bag isn't stuffed to excess, it should fit.
Jan 1, 2023, 5:33 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Reno/Tahoe
Programs: Alaska 75k/One World Emerald
Posts: 413
Alaska is so lax about this it's laughable. I've seen FA assist passengers cramming bags into overhead bins that were obviously too big. I've also seen people carry full size suitcases through security and so they can gate check them for free as soon as the GA announces that they're looking for volunteers to check bags. So, all of that to say, you should be fine.
Jan 1, 2023, 6:31 pm
#6
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: The Far, Far North
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I sit in Row 1 and I use a roll-aboard (14"W x 8"D x 21"T.) as well as a 20 inch duffel...the duffel would fit under a seat if necessary but in 1 they more or less give you two bags in the overhead. There's a coat of some sort as well. The roll-aboard fits easily into any of the AS overhead bins.