Delta carry-on baggage definition re laptop.
Jul 10, 2011, 9:20 am
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Delta carry-on baggage definition re laptop.
Hey there,
checking http://www.delta.com/traveling_check...ryon/index.jsp I noticed that a laptop computer doesn't seem to be a "personal item" anymore? Does that mean I am only allowed to take EITHER a backpack OR a laptop from now on?
Thanks!
checking http://www.delta.com/traveling_check...ryon/index.jsp I noticed that a laptop computer doesn't seem to be a "personal item" anymore? Does that mean I am only allowed to take EITHER a backpack OR a laptop from now on?
Thanks!
Jul 10, 2011, 9:24 am
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As the best replies to your Q. will come from readers of the Delta SkyMiles fourm, I'll move this there. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, TravelBuzz.
Jul 10, 2011, 9:30 am
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You can take a backpack and laptop - the laptop would be the personal item, and the backpack would be the regular carry-on. I think...
Jul 10, 2011, 9:49 am
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They explicitly state:
Hmmm... So this hasn't got to their employees yet?
Approved Personal Carry-on Items
- 1 purse, briefcase, camera bag, or diaper bag;
- or 1 laptop computer (computers cannot be checked and must be carried on);
- or 1 item of a similar or smaller size to those listed above.
- 1 purse, briefcase, camera bag, or diaper bag;
- or 1 laptop computer (computers cannot be checked and must be carried on);
- or 1 item of a similar or smaller size to those listed above.
Jul 10, 2011, 12:46 pm
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Curious is the terms were changed recently. I often travel with a back pack (18" X 14" X 9") and a small carry on (18" X 12" X 7"). Occasionally the airline staff refuse to check (or red tag) the small carry on due to the small size so I carry on both bags as a rule.
And I have often wondered if a roller bag with a laptop is considered a personal item or a carry on item...
And I have often wondered if a roller bag with a laptop is considered a personal item or a carry on item...
Jul 11, 2011, 10:56 am
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They explicitly state:
Hmmm... So this hasn't got to their employees yet?
Approved Personal Carry-on Items
1 purse, briefcase, camera bag, or diaper bag;
or 1 laptop computer (computers cannot be checked and must be carried on);
or 1 item of a similar or smaller size to those listed above.
1 purse, briefcase, camera bag, or diaper bag;
or 1 laptop computer (computers cannot be checked and must be carried on);
or 1 item of a similar or smaller size to those listed above.
What is confusing about the phrasing is who in their right mind brings just a laptop? They are almost always going to be found in the "briefcase, camera bag" or a backpack.
Jul 11, 2011, 2:06 pm
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Jul 11, 2011, 9:13 pm
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As it was explained to me: The "personal item" must be able to fit under the seat.
Of course, I see normally, people bring suitcases that are 22" plus and over packed, and on top of that, a "laptop bag" with telescoping handles and wheels that is almost the size of a small carry-on (16x14x14"), and technically won't fit in any of the sizers...
Of course, I see normally, people bring suitcases that are 22" plus and over packed, and on top of that, a "laptop bag" with telescoping handles and wheels that is almost the size of a small carry-on (16x14x14"), and technically won't fit in any of the sizers...
Last edited by chunky649; Jul 11, 2011 at 9:23 pm