Carry on/Regional Jet
Apr 24, 2022, 4:49 pm
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Carry on/Regional Jet
Flying on DL from YYZ to LGA. Never been on DL on this route. Are rollaway carry ons gate checked on Regional Jets? Do I claim the carry on at the gate in LGA?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Apr 24, 2022, 4:53 pm
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Depends on RJ type and load. E170/75 and CR9 both have OH big enough to handle. (# of carryon is main issue) CRJ/CR7 they always check.
Apr 24, 2022, 6:40 pm
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This is oversimplified. E170/75 do not offer pink tag valet service. All CRJ variants do. The CR9 while big enough for some, won't be big enough for all. There are show bags that will fit on the CR7. Not many are likely to fit on the CR2.
Apr 24, 2022, 8:52 pm
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Pink tag has nothing to do with type of plane. Rather it's simply a matter of which option agent goes with. Agents generally only offer IME pink tags if flying CRJ/CR7. CR9 and E170/75 normally are actual bag tags. However I've seen pink tags even for E75. Only difference between two is bag tags always goto claim belt. Pink tags normally get picked up on jetbridge, but some airports also send to claim belt.
Apr 25, 2022, 6:16 am
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I'm confused. ...I assume a pink tag means that the bag is gate checked and claimed on the jet bridge on arrival. Is this correct?
Can I/should I request a pink tag or it solely at the discretion of the gate agent.
just want to be prepared and have valuables packed correctly.
Thanks in advance.
Can I/should I request a pink tag or it solely at the discretion of the gate agent.
just want to be prepared and have valuables packed correctly.
Thanks in advance.
Apr 25, 2022, 7:46 am
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Yes, Pink tagged is claimed as soon as you get off the plane in the jetway. Normally its at the end of the jetway where you actually step on to the plane, but some airports have designated luggage carts that the bags are loaded on and you pick them up, again, before you leave the jet way.
I have a carry on that i use when I am flying a 200. It actually fits overhead. They always pink tag it but i just carry it on and use the overhead. I have another bag that I use for 700/900 that works every time.
I have a carry on that i use when I am flying a 200. It actually fits overhead. They always pink tag it but i just carry it on and use the overhead. I have another bag that I use for 700/900 that works every time.