Another carry-on question
Aug 27, 2006 | 6:18 am
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Another carry-on question
I am flying this week for the first time since the new carry-on restrictions went into effect, and of course am aware of the ban on liquids, etc. My question is whether the same size carry-on bag is permitted as under the pre-August rules. Media reports have been mixed on this point, some saying new size limits are coming, others saying those limits already are in effect.
I don't want to show up with my normal carry-on and be told I have to check it.
Thanks in advance.
I don't want to show up with my normal carry-on and be told I have to check it.
Thanks in advance.
Aug 27, 2006 | 6:23 am
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My question is whether the same size carry-on bag is permitted as under the pre-August rules.
As long as it doesn't have the proscribed "liquids" in it, you may use the same size bag domestically. I am uncertain of the rules to the U.K.
As long as it doesn't have the proscribed "liquids" in it, you may use the same size bag domestically. I am uncertain of the rules to the U.K.
Aug 27, 2006 | 7:52 am
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This is not Continental specific and doesn't belong inthe Continental forum
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Aug 27, 2006 | 8:52 am
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Originally Posted by LAXGUY
I am flying this week for the first time since the new carry-on restrictions went into effect, and of course am aware of the ban on liquids, etc. My question is whether the same size carry-on bag is permitted as under the pre-August rules. Media reports have been mixed on this point, some saying new size limits are coming, others saying those limits already are in effect.
I don't want to show up with my normal carry-on and be told I have to check it.
Thanks in advance.
I don't want to show up with my normal carry-on and be told I have to check it.
Thanks in advance.
There are threads on carry-on size in the Security forum and the Travel Technology forum.
It seems that only UK and BRU have imposed tighter limits.
Aug 29, 2006 | 3:58 pm
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Out of the UK (and maybe other EU airports) the carry-on can only be about 13"x16"x6", about the size of a normal lap-top bag or flexible daypack. The easiest thing is to check on the airport's web site.
Aug 29, 2006 | 7:35 pm
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Originally Posted by redburgundy
Check with your airline. Are you transiting through LHR or BRU?
There are threads on carry-on size in the Security forum and the Travel Technology forum.
It seems that only UK and BRU have imposed tighter limits.
There are threads on carry-on size in the Security forum and the Travel Technology forum.
It seems that only UK and BRU have imposed tighter limits.