Nov 23, 2014, 3:59 pm
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Carry-on Bags and Personal Items that have been tested to fit in the New Sizers
Published carry-on limit: 9"x14"x22"
Actual sizer dimensions: 10"x15"x23"
Published personal item limit: 9"x10"x17"
Actual sizer dimensions: 9"x11"x18"
Bags that Fit Carry-On Sizer
Published personal item limit: 9"x10"x17"
Actual sizer dimensions: 9"x11"x18"
Bags that Fit Personal Item Sizer
Bags that Do Not Fit Sizers
Official size as per Rule 23.B.2, Baggage, Contract of Carriage:
Under the 2013 contract of carriage, which is still valid for various tickets outstanding, the cabin baggage rule states a maximum of 45 linear inches combined for the LHW dimensions with no given side exceeding 22 inches. For such tickets, the cabin bag sizers are not lawfully applicable if the LHW combined linear inches don't exceed 45 linear inches and no side of the bag exceeds 22 inches. In other words for tickets issued last year, some bags allowed under the contract of carriage don't fit in the sizer without sticking out on at least one side.
Published carry-on limit: 9"x14"x22"
Actual sizer dimensions: 10"x15"x23"
Published personal item limit: 9"x10"x17"
Actual sizer dimensions: 9"x11"x18"
Bags that Fit Carry-On Sizer
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Bag Manufacturer Model Date Test Location Comment Briggs & Riley Baseline 20" 03/2014 IAH boraxo Briggs & Riley Torq 01/2014 CLE lordhamster Briggs & Riley Transcend TU220XW-4 03/2014 COS mre5765. 311 bag had to be removed from outer pouch. Two weeks of clothes. Briggs & Riley U122CX 01/2014 SNA sakaike Briggs & Riley BU119 (BRX 19 upright) 05/2014 SMF PV_Premier, snug in 10" dimension even when packed lightly - bag fits in any mainline OH however :rolleyes: Brookstone Dash Office 01/2014 DSM Fits OH E145/C200 Eagle Creek Hovercraft 22" 03/2014 CLT Not stuffed full eBags TLS Mini 21"EB2146-21W 04/2014 swco-not overstuffed, just fit Heys Xcase 12/2013 LAX abaheti Int'l Paper Safeway Grocery 02/2014 IAH IAH-OIL-TRASH Kirkland Signature 21.5 12/2013 SFO Red Oxx Air Boss 02/2014 SFO N1120A (loaded) Red Oxx Sky Train 01/2014 SFO N1120A (loaded) Ricardo of BevHills Dash 20inch Dual 01/2014 Fredd Wheel Spinner Costco @ $50-expandable Rick Steves Backpack 12/2013 LAX LaserSailor Rimowa Limbo Cabin IATA 02/2014 SEA MSY-MSP Rimowa Salsa Deluxe IATA 02/2014 SEA MSY-MSP Samsonite Aspire Lite 03/2014 DEN Samsonite Short-Lite 2-wheeled 12/2013 ORD Lightest bag out there Samsonite Silhouette Sphere 21" 05/2014 BOS Fits perfectly but very snugly Tom Bihn Aeronaut 03/2014 Uncle Dave - fits every dimension with room to spare Travelite Delite v 2.0 02/2014 ORD exbayern (bag full) TravelPro Crew 4 22" 08/2014 SFO Not stuffed full TravelPro Crew 7 20" 12/2013 KWI full - not expanded FriendlySkies TravelPro Crew 8 22" 11/2013 DFW Not stuffed full TravelPro Crew 9 21" spinner 02/2014 ORD ilovesprint not stuffed TravelPro FlightCrew3 22" 02/2014 BOS Not stuffed full. Very snug fit CDKing TravelPro FlightCrew4 20" various Not stuffed TravelPro Maxlite2 20in 12/2013 SFO Expandable too TravelPro Maxlite2 22in 03/2014 Snug fit not stuffed TravelPro Maxlite3 21" 04/2014 EWR EmileG - full, outside compartment empty TravelPro Walkabout Spinners2 21" 04/2014 EWR EmileG - full, outside compartment empty TravelPro Walkabout Lite 4 03/2014 IND United747 - pretty empty bag to start with TUMI Alpha 22922 Many FLL DelrayChris TUMI Alpha 28251 lw Continental 03/2014 EWR lensman TUMI Alpha 2 22021 Continental 04/2014 EWR suzy1K - fit perfectly. Bag full, not expanded TUMI Alpha International 20" 022020DH 04/2014 SFO Snug if front pocket used, easy fit on 22/23" dimension by 1" TUMI T-Tech Int'l Carryon 04/2014 jeremiahsullivan Victorinox Avolve 22" 02/2014 SFO MrOCTeckels - only with front pocket empty Victorinox Mobilizer NXT 5.0 20" 03/2014 ORD gobluetwo - not expanded, every dimension fits with room to spare Victorinox WT 4.0 Duffel 21" 03/2014 ORD gobluetwo - packed for 3 days, squeezed sides easily into sizer
Published personal item limit: 9"x10"x17"
Actual sizer dimensions: 9"x11"x18"
Bags that Fit Personal Item Sizer
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Bag Manufacturer Model Date Test Location Comment
Briggs & Riley Verb VB414-4 03/2014 COS mre5765. Easy fit despite being stuffed with sleeved 13 inch lap top, ipad mini, kindle paperwhite, pills, papers, chargers, ...
Case Logic 14" ZLCS-214 04/2014 EWR Fly5x
eBags TLS Pro Slim Laptop 04/2014
Backpack EB2146-16
Everki Versa Premium Backpack 07/2014 ORD gobluetwo
Skooba Satchel v3 02/2014 ORD ilovesprint
Tom Bihn Co-Pilot 03/2014 SFO frankmu
Tom Bihn Super Ego 03/2014 GRR LufthansaFlyer
Tom Binh Western Flyer 01/2014 DSM when packed "right"
Waterfield Cargo Large 01/2014 SFO MrOCTeckels
LL Bean North Ridge Backpack 04/2014 LAX fgirard Works with a 13" MackBook, Asus Transformer packed inside
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Bag Manufacturer Model Date Test Location Comment Eagle Creek Tarmac 20 wide 03/3014 AUS Curvature on back increases width Eagle Creek Tarmac ES 22 03/2014 1/2 inch too tall Gregory Cache 22 03/2014 BOS Cloudship Timbuk2 Checkpoint Roller 12/2014 BOS Cloudship Tumi Alpha Backpack 03/2014 SEA Full bag, fit length and height, 1/2" too tall when laying on side in personal sizer.
https://www.united.com/web/format/pd...f_Carriage.pdf
Carry-on Baggage must not exceed the Maximum Outside Linear Dimensions of 9 inches (22 cm) x 14 inches (35 cm) x 22 inches (56 cm), which includes its wheels and handles.
Personal items must not exceed 9 inches (22 cm) x 10 inches (25 cm) x 17 inches (43 cm), which includes any wheels and handles.
A personal item that exceeds these maximum linear dimensions but is not greater than 9 inches (22 cm) x 14 inches (35 cm) x 22 inches (56 cm) will be considered as Carry-on Baggage. Carry-on Baggage or personal items suspected of being oversized may require being placed into a sizing unit to determine acceptability. Carry-on Baggage that exceeds the Maximum Linear Dimensions allowed or that exceeds the Carry-on Free Baggage Allowance will be considered as Checked Baggage and is subject to Checked Baggage service charges.
Carry-on Baggage must not exceed the Maximum Outside Linear Dimensions of 9 inches (22 cm) x 14 inches (35 cm) x 22 inches (56 cm), which includes its wheels and handles.
Personal items must not exceed 9 inches (22 cm) x 10 inches (25 cm) x 17 inches (43 cm), which includes any wheels and handles.
A personal item that exceeds these maximum linear dimensions but is not greater than 9 inches (22 cm) x 14 inches (35 cm) x 22 inches (56 cm) will be considered as Carry-on Baggage. Carry-on Baggage or personal items suspected of being oversized may require being placed into a sizing unit to determine acceptability. Carry-on Baggage that exceeds the Maximum Linear Dimensions allowed or that exceeds the Carry-on Free Baggage Allowance will be considered as Checked Baggage and is subject to Checked Baggage service charges.
Carry-on Items That Meets United's Sizer Box? Enforcement? [ARCHIVE]
Mar 18, 2013, 1:57 pm
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Carry-on Items That Meets United's Sizer Box? Enforcement? [ARCHIVE]
This ought to be a FAQ but I don't think I've ever seen it before. If I want to buy a new rollaboard bag that will fit wheels-first in the overhead on all UA mainline aircraft, what's the maximum height it can be? And by height, I mean wheels to handle distance. Current bag will fit on the 757, but on most others it has to be turned sideways. I want to stop taking up more than my fair share of space. 
Mar 18, 2013, 3:30 pm
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I have the Briggs & Riley U475 carry-on. It is listed as 22" tall, and I have the same situation as you. It is the maximum 45 linear inches, but will fit into most bins only sideways.
You probably need something that is a maximum of 21". And that is the full height, not the height of the packing compartment itself, which is usually 1-2 inches shorter...
ETA: I just measured it with a tape measure. It is listed as 22" tall, but it is in reality 24" tall when you consider the wheels and handle. No wonder it won't fit...
You probably need something that is a maximum of 21". And that is the full height, not the height of the packing compartment itself, which is usually 1-2 inches shorter...
ETA: I just measured it with a tape measure. It is listed as 22" tall, but it is in reality 24" tall when you consider the wheels and handle. No wonder it won't fit...
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Mar 18, 2013, 4:49 pm
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My victorinox 21" NXT 4.0 will fit straight on in most bins, but anything bigger than this I would imagine having problems with. On an A319 it is a tight fit and a firm slam to close the bin. Note that this is a hard question to answer, because when I fly US codeshares on their A319s I often have to put the same bag in sideways.
Mar 18, 2013, 5:05 pm
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Check out www.luggageworks.com Stealth 22". It's what most pilots use, and it will even fit in a CRJ 7 ( sideways though). Only plane I've have issues is a 7378 in F and an older 7672 in which you may have to rotate sideways. It also fits normal in the original bus bins before the upgrades as well. Built like a tank, a little heavy, but can be " repaired / rebuilt " should you damage any part... It's a bag for life.. You can also get your name and an airline embroidered on it if you want.
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Mar 18, 2013, 5:14 pm
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By mainline, not sure how many regional jets that would include, but if so, here is one thread to check out:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...onal-jets.html
From my own desire to find a roller that will fit on the small regional jets:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...onal-jets.html
From my own desire to find a roller that will fit on the small regional jets:
I too am in this position, often flying on Embraer and Canadair regional jets. With connection times getting shorter, and the wait for plane-side checked bags getting longer, I needed a bag that would fit in the overhead bin of these small aircraft.
I bought a Brookstone Dash Rolling Office, $99. It fits nicely (horizontally) in the overhead bin of E145, and also CRJ200, CRJ700 and CRJ900. Fits in Explus equipped planes. Haven't had opportunity to try it on CRJ100. Does fit under Dash 8 seat as well.
Its actual maximum outer dimensions (including wheels and handle) are:
8 3/8" thick
15" tall - standing on wheels
18" across
I bought a Brookstone Dash Rolling Office, $99. It fits nicely (horizontally) in the overhead bin of E145, and also CRJ200, CRJ700 and CRJ900. Fits in Explus equipped planes. Haven't had opportunity to try it on CRJ100. Does fit under Dash 8 seat as well.
Its actual maximum outer dimensions (including wheels and handle) are:
8 3/8" thick
15" tall - standing on wheels
18" across
Mar 18, 2013, 6:07 pm
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I recently purchased a Travel Pro Crew 9 22". It fits in the first class bins of A US 320, as well as PMCO 738. I haven't tried it yet, but it compares to my previous bag which fit sideways in the bins of a CR7 as well, assuming I don't have it stuffed. I'm on the road today, otherwise I would take actual measurements for you.
I now have 4 different bags, which allows me to adapt to just about every trip depending on aircraft, length of stay, and of course season. That said, only one of my bags fit in the overhead of the E145, as well as some of the E120's. Denver seems to take a long time for gate checked bags to make it to the luggage elevator, so I try to plan with that in mind.
I now have 4 different bags, which allows me to adapt to just about every trip depending on aircraft, length of stay, and of course season. That said, only one of my bags fit in the overhead of the E145, as well as some of the E120's. Denver seems to take a long time for gate checked bags to make it to the luggage elevator, so I try to plan with that in mind.
Mar 18, 2013, 6:13 pm
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I have a small rollaboard, which doesn't prevent the FAs on small jets going "oops, no rollaboards, gotta gate-check that".
I'm like "But it's tiny" and they're like "no rollaboards, gotta gate-check that".
I'm like "But it's tiny" and they're like "no rollaboards, gotta gate-check that".
Mar 18, 2013, 6:28 pm
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Sadly that is an all too common situation. From my personal experience, the Express Jet FA's are the most likely ones to stop me from boarding with even my smallest bag.
Mar 18, 2013, 7:15 pm
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So far no problems with my Samsonite 22". I think the key is to check the wheel assembly. If the wheels are bolted onto the bottom, the entire bag will be an inch too long. If the wheels are at least partly recessed, you'll be fine.
Mar 18, 2013, 7:16 pm
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To the OP's question, most 21-22's will fit in mainline bins. Not the CO 737s have narrower bins towards the front of F, so if you like sitting there and don't want to be far from your bag (or have to turn it sideways), maybe shoot for the 20-21" range.
It's worth noting that many 22's will not fit in the sizing boxes. So if you're ever challenged by an aggressive GA, you may lose if your bag is on the larger side.
Mar 18, 2013, 7:34 pm
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I had to buy 17" to have it fit on CR7/9
Mar 18, 2013, 7:45 pm
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Samsonite used to make some which tapered; they were 22" rollaboards, but fit straight in on anything except RJs and the 767s. My sister borrowed (and subsequently trashed) one of the two we own, unfortunately.
Mar 18, 2013, 7:48 pm
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Mar 18, 2013, 8:09 pm
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Mar 18, 2013, 9:53 pm
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