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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" (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm)
Actual sizer dimensions: 10"x15"x23"
Published personal item limit: 9"x10"x17" (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm)
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:
relatyed thread: Baggage sizer use at the gate? (No longer at gates after 23 Jan 2020)
Carry-on Bags and Personal Items that have been tested to fit in the New Sizers
Published carry-on limit: 9"x14"x22" (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm)
Actual sizer dimensions: 10"x15"x23"
Published personal item limit: 9"x10"x17" (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm)
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 Delsey Helium Sky 21" 01/2015 LHR secretsea18 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 Lat56 RW01 2 wheel 05/2016 AUS txirish 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 Rimowa Lufthansa 747-8 IATA 08/2014 IAD N1120A 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 Red Oxx CPA 12/2014 YYZ N1120A 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
Bags that Do Not Fit Sizers
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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.
Official size as per Rule 23.B.2, Baggage, Contract of Carriage:
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 UA's Size Requirements? Enforcement?
Nov 10, 2016, 6:46 am
#76
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There is only one issue: Does the item fit in the sizer, e.g. is it of the published dimensions or less. If so, it is OK.
Onboard, it will not be permitted to "stick out" from under the seat.
Onboard, it will not be permitted to "stick out" from under the seat.
Nov 10, 2016, 7:34 am
#78
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Thanks - it'll fit in a hand luggage checker at the official dimensions fine, but the soft material will need to squash in as it goes into the checker. That should be OK?
That's useful to know about the risk of having to gate check it. In that case, I'll carry a smaller bag inside and have in-flight stuff handy.
That's useful to know about the risk of having to gate check it. In that case, I'll carry a smaller bag inside and have in-flight stuff handy.
Nov 10, 2016, 10:50 am
#79
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I've got a laptop backpack I'm thinking of taking on an international then domestic United flight (itinary is EDI-EWR-MSY) as my only hand baggage. The bag is soft (so will squish down so it easily fits in a hand luggage checker at the gate, and will go under my seat on the plane if needs-be). However, the bottom sticks out slightly when not squished - so the dimension that should be under 22cm is more like 30cm.
Is this likely to be a problem? I can take a smaller bag if needs-be, but this one has good ergonomics and is well padded. The laptop bag is an older model of this bag (with slightly different dimensions) if that helps visualise it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/wenger-Swi...-/152307293428
Hope this is in the right place. Please move thread if not - thanks!
Is this likely to be a problem? I can take a smaller bag if needs-be, but this one has good ergonomics and is well padded. The laptop bag is an older model of this bag (with slightly different dimensions) if that helps visualise it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/wenger-Swi...-/152307293428
Hope this is in the right place. Please move thread if not - thanks!
Nov 16, 2016, 11:13 am
#82
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Nov 18, 2016, 6:00 pm
#83
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TUMI - Carry on sizing
This may be a little of topic but I am planning on purchasing a TUMI Carry on luggage piece.
TUMI has two categories for this piece - Continental (22x16x9) and International (22x14x9)
I would prefer to go with the slightly bigger size, however I am mainly traveling internationally between MEL/SYD - LAX and was wondering if I would encounter any trouble for the 2 inches? I usually have a duffle bag that would exceed the size by a lot more and never had any United rep even check my bag or the size.
However, I just wanted to get some frequent flyer opinions on this before purchasing the carry on bag.
Thanks!
TUMI has two categories for this piece - Continental (22x16x9) and International (22x14x9)
I would prefer to go with the slightly bigger size, however I am mainly traveling internationally between MEL/SYD - LAX and was wondering if I would encounter any trouble for the 2 inches? I usually have a duffle bag that would exceed the size by a lot more and never had any United rep even check my bag or the size.
However, I just wanted to get some frequent flyer opinions on this before purchasing the carry on bag.
Thanks!
Nov 18, 2016, 6:02 pm
#84
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I was denied yesterday by Lufthansa for the larger carry on. Fortunately a different agent sympathized and let me board with it.
There was AMPLE room for it on the 747-8.
There was AMPLE room for it on the 747-8.
Nov 18, 2016, 6:04 pm
#85
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Well, I used to fly lufthansa a lot german airlines and service is strict by rules under all circumstances in most cases.
I only fly United now days and looking for some experience with it. I did not think the 2 inches would be a big issue - but the piece would be useless if I get told not to bring it on the plane each time.
I only fly United now days and looking for some experience with it. I did not think the 2 inches would be a big issue - but the piece would be useless if I get told not to bring it on the plane each time.
Nov 18, 2016, 6:48 pm
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Could you encounter trouble, sure:
https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/tra...eCarry-On.aspx
Will you? Doubtful. It'll fit, provided you get it onboard.
It depends if fitting in the sizer vs. fitting onboard is more important to you.
You may want to review this:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...tal-carry.html
https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/tra...eCarry-On.aspx
Will you? Doubtful. It'll fit, provided you get it onboard.
It depends if fitting in the sizer vs. fitting onboard is more important to you.
You may want to review this:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...tal-carry.html
Nov 18, 2016, 6:53 pm
#87
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Thanks that very helpful, it is actually the alpha 2 i am looking at. Given the 2inch difference in width would still makes the piece fit into the sizer it would just stick out, well 2 inch. I guess the smaller is the safer bet, and the larger one just a little more risky.
Nov 18, 2016, 11:13 pm
#88
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Thanks that very helpful, it is actually the alpha 2 i am looking at. Given the 2inch difference in width would still makes the piece fit into the sizer it would just stick out, well 2 inch. I guess the smaller is the safer bet, and the larger one just a little more risky.
Dec 31, 2016, 7:40 pm
#89
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Any other great, light-weight, space efficient bags to look at?
Jan 1, 2017, 12:27 am
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Thanks that very helpful, it is actually the alpha 2 i am looking at. Given the 2inch difference in width would still makes the piece fit into the sizer it would just stick out, well 2 inch. I guess the smaller is the safer bet, and the larger one just a little more risky.