Does Briggs Riley global carry on fit on AA 737?
Sep 15, 23, 7:19 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 109
Does Briggs Riley global carry on fit on AA 737?
Does Briggs Riley global carry on fit on AA 737? (BLU121CXSPW-4).
Some posts have said that it does not fit because the airline requires bags to be stored book style. Other posts say it’s fine. What’s your experience?
Some posts have said that it does not fit because the airline requires bags to be stored book style. Other posts say it’s fine. What’s your experience?
Sep 15, 23, 8:42 am
#3
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP and Marriott Titanium
Posts: 671
It's what I use and I've never had an issue. Although, if you overstuff it a bunch (since it's expandable), it'll be a tight fit.
Sep 15, 23, 8:52 am
#4
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA LT Gold
Posts: 3,551
If it is compliant (and by the measurements, it seems it is) and fits AA sizer, it will be fine, they can't force you to check it.
Sep 15, 23, 10:25 am
#7
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
Programs: AA PLT, Mariott Gold Elite, UA Silver, Lowly kettle across DL, Hyatt, ATK, IHG.
Posts: 768
Never had an issue with our "international" carryons, but they can expand, so that may make a difference. Haven't seen any FA change the orientation on it to fit other carry-ons. Depending on how much you've expanded it and how late you board, I suppose it could be an issue, but I still think it's unlikely.
Sep 15, 23, 10:34 am
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 109
Thanks everyone. It's one inch shorter and one inch wider than AA maximums. Other threads on here have said it doesn't fit on the new AA 737s where they force you to stack in "bookshelf" style, so I was worried. I fly a lot of international so need the international version because Air Canada checks a lot. Good to hear AA should be fine.
Last edited by redmaple9; Sep 15, 23 at 10:55 am
Sep 15, 23, 10:56 am
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 109
Because AA is forcing people to use the narrow side on some flights. Just flew last weekend (without the bag) and all six legs forced narrow side.
Sep 15, 23, 11:04 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA LT Gold
Posts: 3,551
Is the concern that your bag may fit too tight and will get damaged?
Or are you concerned that if doesn't fit "bookcase" style they will make you check it. They won't, it is size compliant (unless there is no more room at all, but that's a different story)
Last edited by carlosdca; Sep 15, 23 at 12:18 pm
Sep 15, 23, 11:14 am
#11
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Here and there
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,547
They're not "forcing" it. They've made the bins larger so that standard bags fit that way, and four or five people can get a suitcase into the same space. It's better for all but if yours doesn't fit that way, then it lies down as before.
