Overhead space on CRJ-900?
Jun 11, 2022, 11:37 am
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Overhead space on CRJ-900?
My husband is flying CPH-NCE tomorrow morning on a CRJ-900, and we’re trying to figure out best way to pack. He’s in Go.
He’s a wheeled computer bag that is squat and fat-ish, or a regular wheeled carry-on. He prefers not to check anything.
Photos on Seat Guru make it look like the bins are normal size, but photos can be deceiving. He’s 187 tall, so needs the leg room under the seat for his legs, rather than his bag. Any suggestions which option will more likely fit in the overhead?
He’s a wheeled computer bag that is squat and fat-ish, or a regular wheeled carry-on. He prefers not to check anything.
Photos on Seat Guru make it look like the bins are normal size, but photos can be deceiving. He’s 187 tall, so needs the leg room under the seat for his legs, rather than his bag. Any suggestions which option will more likely fit in the overhead?
Jun 11, 2022, 12:15 pm
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The bins are not “normal” (Airbus) size - but they’re not absurdly small. I travel with a fully loaded Clas Ohlson 38 litre backpack (one compartment for clothes and one for business materials) and it fits. There will be the option to gate check larger bags, leaving them at the foot of the airplane steps and collecting them right there on arrival. (I.e. gate checked bags will be hand loaded and don’t get sent through the airport to baggage reclaim.)
https://www.clasohlson.com/se/Ryggs%.../p/Pr317183013
https://www.clasohlson.com/se/Ryggs%.../p/Pr317183013
Jun 11, 2022, 3:05 pm
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I use this one:
It only fits in the CRJ9 overhead bins if not stuffed to the brim. It fits ok in the original dimensions (31 x 43 x 41 cm) but if you pack to much into it... it won't fit.
But as jamesbrownontheroad said, not a problem. They will gate check trolleys for delivery at the aircraft on the CRJ9 and the ATR flights. I usually prefer to go for the delivery at the aircraft option and not have the issue "will it fit, will it not as I packed the power-supply of my Macbook in the wrong spot?" on the CRJs.
It only fits in the CRJ9 overhead bins if not stuffed to the brim. It fits ok in the original dimensions (31 x 43 x 41 cm) but if you pack to much into it... it won't fit.
But as jamesbrownontheroad said, not a problem. They will gate check trolleys for delivery at the aircraft on the CRJ9 and the ATR flights. I usually prefer to go for the delivery at the aircraft option and not have the issue "will it fit, will it not as I packed the power-supply of my Macbook in the wrong spot?" on the CRJs.
Jun 12, 2022, 12:23 am
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I use this one: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00...e?ie=UTF8&th=1
It only fits in the CRJ9 overhead bins if not stuffed to the brim. It fits ok in the original dimensions (31 x 43 x 41 cm) but if you pack to much into it... it won't fit.
But as jamesbrownontheroad said, not a problem. They will gate check trolleys for delivery at the aircraft on the CRJ9 and the ATR flights. I usually prefer to go for the delivery at the aircraft option and not have the issue "will it fit, will it not as I packed the power-supply of my Macbook in the wrong spot?" on the CRJs.
It only fits in the CRJ9 overhead bins if not stuffed to the brim. It fits ok in the original dimensions (31 x 43 x 41 cm) but if you pack to much into it... it won't fit.
But as jamesbrownontheroad said, not a problem. They will gate check trolleys for delivery at the aircraft on the CRJ9 and the ATR flights. I usually prefer to go for the delivery at the aircraft option and not have the issue "will it fit, will it not as I packed the power-supply of my Macbook in the wrong spot?" on the CRJs.
But I agree - if worried, pack fragile stuff in a computer bag, and let them gate check - as long as you don't have an extremely tight connection it is no problem to do that.
Jun 12, 2022, 4:18 am
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Jun 13, 2022, 12:58 pm
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I used to travel a lot with a wheeled computer suitcase and it would not fit if packed to the brim, but otherwise it would. With SK and CRJs you just drop the bag at the staircase of the flight ("valet luggage") and you pick it up on the apron on arrival. Just do that. Just take the laptop with you into the cabinn. Many people do.
Jun 14, 2022, 5:41 am
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UPDATE from OP -- hubby packed in his rolling, expandable computer bag/suitcase (packed fairly full, although not expanded), and it went into the bin just fine. Hurrah!
Jun 14, 2022, 7:16 am
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Jun 14, 2022, 8:55 am
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For me it was about taking the noise cancelling headset out. Then it always fit 
Then the trolley died, and I moved to travelling with a backpack. Guess what ? It is still about removing the noise cancelling headset - then it fits
Then the trolley died, and I moved to travelling with a backpack. Guess what ? It is still about removing the noise cancelling headset - then it fits