Thanks for posting that. Sounds like my 20" TravelPro won't fit the 9" dimension because of the wheels. :-(

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Yesterday I saw something that made me smile, WIDE.

At the Term E security area (the one above C), CO GAs had the measuring tape out and checking bags... Aggressively... I aint kidding... The TSOs were impressed!!

A few Kettles were pulled over to the side and were in the process of being redirected to check in (dunno if they ever went, I was in a hurry to catch my BWI flight).

Good job CO!

I can share my experience on AA; of course, CO may do something different, but AA has a very sensible policy and a process for handling elite passengers.

When the carrier started charging for bags, they also started screening at check in. Some people checking the size requirements were a bit overzealous. While the carrier has rules about carryon baggage, there is more latitude for FC and elite passengers. In fact, my experience is that there's been no change for elites.

If the specs say 45", I would hold CO to that, even if it meant carrying a tiny tape measure with me. The 45" should overrule the sizer (within reason, a 15X15 cube would not fit in the bins).

The silence is deafening... I did not see a notice that said "The Insider Will Be Out", so I can only assume that he does not wish to comment. I think I will hold off on any more 2009 ticket purchases until I have this answer. I hope I get it soon so I can comp my status over to Delta if I get the wrong answer. They are more convenient for much of my travel, but I have been sticking with Continental since I had so much invested already (status, miles, etc.)

The sizers have suddenly appeared everywhere. They were all over IAH tonight, and there was even one at the gate when I landed at BTR.

My bag dimensions are: 22 x 9.5 x 14 inches . I wonder, you think I could squeeze that bag through the sizer?

Although I'm not a regular on this forum, I'd hoped to hear something from CO Insider. The Hartmann luggage Delta gives for 2mm won't fit the CO template. Even though I'm flying F, I don't want to risk the time involved with checking a bag (time constraints re a meeting). Guess I will have to buy a bag that fits. GRRRR. My choice would be the Travelpro 22", but, it seems that could be a risk too. 2xGRRRRRR. Now I wish I'd booked UA to Hawaii (and I will for my January trip). I've never had a problem with UA using the originally mentioned bag.

I did not bring my regular carry on because I flew on an RJ this trip (first trip since the new carry on policy started). I will not be happy to go and buy a new carry on (although I can use the one I brought with me, it does not have all the compartments and padding the one I typically take does) and look forward to seeing if CO will give elites a little slack.

Did you also count the wheels sticking out, little feet on bottom, handles, etc.?

While this whole thing does aggravate me, I'm not going so far as to say I'm going to stop flying CO because of it. At the end of the day, the idea behind the policy makes sense and I'll take a wait and see if my standard carry-on that fits front to back in the overhead fits in the size wise containers. If it doesn't, am I going to change my flying habits because of it? Most likely not - but I certainly won't be happy.

You know what would be great - instead of sending Plats stickers this year :rolleyes: they should send us free* (or coupons for reduced cost) "approved" carry-on luggage. I bet there's a luggage manufacturer or two out there that would love to have an in with their customer base.






*Yes. It's a long shot. But, the power of suggestion is a powerful thing. ;)

Overhead racks stuffed!
 

Was on yesterday's full 757 Flt. 811 (EWR-IAH). Some passengers obviously had carry-ons much larger than the sizer! I think I heard the fiberglass compartment cracking :D as the oversized bags were forced into the limited space. Even one bag had to be turned sideways as it wouldn't fit otherwise. The FA's did an excellent job ^ in trying to get as many carry-ons as possible into the overheads, re-arranging and carrying some pieces from the back of the plane to forward compartments and then telling passengers the bin number.
I am definitely in favor of the restriction on grossly oversized carry-ons which will not fit lengthwise into the overheads!

I don't think anyone in this thread is arguing this point. The problem is that many, many, many bags that fit just fine are now being removed from the allowed list based on the new policy. That's what sucks.

Exactly.

My computer bag that can be squeezed into a Saab 340 overhead, and fits just fine in both the CRJ and ERJ bins, won't fit into the sizer correctly. Yet it's still below the 45" rule too.

"carry-on" band
 

I noticed that a CO "Carry On" dated adhesive backed band was placed thru my 21" bag handle before I entered the TSA screening at terminal E IAH. Wonder if the bag was just "eye sized" before the band was applied?