How strict on cabin baggage?
Oct 4, 2011 | 11:20 am
#46
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: Emirates Skywards/Gulf Air FFP/Flying Blue Kenya Airways/KLM
Posts: 43
At LHR, I've seen (on more than one occasion) a person being told his/her carryon is overweight or too big. The man/woman then says ok I won't take it, I'll just give it to my friend who will take it back home and then trotts off through security with the bag to board his/her flight. I have never done it myself but I always admire those people... gutsy.
Lolll. We gate comment nowadays!!
Oct 15, 2011 | 9:38 am
#47
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Programs: EK Blue
Posts: 75
Hi All, I am wondering if it will be ok to take a carry on that is 60cmx20cmx20cm and will be under 7kg, the dimensions on EK website say 55x38x20 so I'm hoping it won't matter too much, we are using it mainly for gifts for family and don't want anything to happen to them if we packed them in our checked baggage. Thanks
Oct 15, 2011 | 10:28 am
#48
Moderator: Emirates Skywards and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
Programs: EK Gold|EY Gold|Bonvoy Ambassador| IHG Plat|HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,853
Hi All, I am wondering if it will be ok to take a carry on that is 60cmx20cmx20cm and will be under 7kg, the dimensions on EK website say 55x38x20 so I'm hoping it won't matter too much, we are using it mainly for gifts for family and don't want anything to happen to them if we packed them in our checked baggage. Thanks
Oct 15, 2011 | 10:51 am
#49
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, AC *S, Marriott Gold Elite, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 9,791
This is a perfect time to retell one of my favorite moments flying EK. This was several years ago (I think maybe 6-7) and I was flying EK. I had a lot of bulky fragile items so I got a copy of EK's carry on size rules and bought a carry on that (just) fit the dimensions.
At check-in everything was fine but at the gate the agent was like 'sir, your bag is too big.'
I was praying she would say that because I was so well prepared to argue. I started "au contraire... here are your size requirements and here..." but she cut me off and said ok fine. I was so upset, I had a measuring tape, the label of bag showing its dimensions and a copy of the rules all ready to show her.
At check-in everything was fine but at the gate the agent was like 'sir, your bag is too big.'
I was praying she would say that because I was so well prepared to argue. I started "au contraire... here are your size requirements and here..." but she cut me off and said ok fine. I was so upset, I had a measuring tape, the label of bag showing its dimensions and a copy of the rules all ready to show her.
Oct 15, 2011 | 9:20 pm
#51
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA GS-2MM, QF LTG, EK Gold, Marriott Amb, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 4,006
I've only once had a problem with carry on size - and that was ex LHR when the contract agent at check-in was insistent that my wheeled suit pack was too big (which it technically is) but everytime I travel in J, I take it and have never been questioned. I was in Y this time (although used miles to upgrade) and I couldnt be bothered waving my arms - so I checked it. Despite all that, it fits in every 747/777/A380 overhead with ease...