Tumi Alpha Expandable - too big as a personal item?
Apr 7, 2014, 8:48 am
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Tumi Alpha Expandable - too big as a personal item?
Hey folks,
I have a Rimowa Salsa Deluxe IATA carry-on. I was looking to replace my laptop briefcase with a piece of luggage slightly bigger so I can include additional clothes/shoes on week-long trips.
Do you think I would have any issues if I used the Tumi Alpha (22125) as my personal item sitting on top of the Rimowa? I know this is a gray line but would appreciate your thoughts.
http://www.tumi.com/product/index.js...uctId=12737593
If not, any other bags come to mind that would do the trick? I am looking for a bag that would also be presentable in a business setting.
I have a Rimowa Salsa Deluxe IATA carry-on. I was looking to replace my laptop briefcase with a piece of luggage slightly bigger so I can include additional clothes/shoes on week-long trips.
Do you think I would have any issues if I used the Tumi Alpha (22125) as my personal item sitting on top of the Rimowa? I know this is a gray line but would appreciate your thoughts.
http://www.tumi.com/product/index.js...uctId=12737593
If not, any other bags come to mind that would do the trick? I am looking for a bag that would also be presentable in a business setting.
Apr 7, 2014, 11:14 am
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You've omitted a key factor: Which airlines do you fly?
It probably wouldn't be a big issue on (for example) AA, but some airlines strictly enforce the size (for example, UA) and weight (for example, NZ) of carry-on bags such that the bag you propose might not be accepted as a personal item.
It probably wouldn't be a big issue on (for example) AA, but some airlines strictly enforce the size (for example, UA) and weight (for example, NZ) of carry-on bags such that the bag you propose might not be accepted as a personal item.
Apr 7, 2014, 11:55 am
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Thanks for the response. I fly primarily Air Canada (with some Delta). I definitely understand that the Tumi would actually be considered oversize, but for those with experience of carrying larger personal items the question would be how often is it enforced/what is the leniency?
Apr 8, 2014, 9:44 am
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Judging by the other folks I see boarding planes it does not appear to be enforced much if at all. However, I fly AA/BA - so hopefully someone else here has specific Delta/Air Canada experience.
Apr 8, 2014, 7:49 pm
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The Tumi's measurements, H x W x D: 13.75" x 19.5" x 8," are larger than allowed for a personal item on Air Canada (6" x 13" x 17"). I don't know if Air Canada enforces the size rules.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin.../carry-on.html
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin.../carry-on.html
Apr 9, 2014, 8:03 am
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It would make an excellent carry-on but IMO is too large for a personal item. I compared it to my Eagle Creek Adventure Weekender it was slightly wider but a little shorter.
Whether the airline would let it on as a personal item depends on the airline, type of aircraft and the class your are flying but it wouldn't surprise me in the least if it were challenged.