New crackdown on carry-ons (11/14)?
 

I was on a flight ORD-DFW this morning and the flight attendant made an announcement that starting tomorrow (11/14), carry-on restrictions would be enforced with new vigor. One item, either a purse ("for the ladies," she said) or one small briefcase ("for the gentlemen"-- I assume that "real" ladies aren't meant to carry briefcases?).

Anyone else heard this? My hunch is that it's an FA speaking her mind more than company policy.

That makes no sense - it almost seems like they've changed the rule from one carry-on plus one personal item to only the personal item? I hope that's not the case!

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...sorry...

[This message has been edited by UAEmployee (edited 11-13-2001).]

That's not true... From what I know, no change is imminent to the "one carry on plus one personal item" rule. I think that FA just had too much coffee on his/her way to the airport.

maybe she meant one carry on plus the one briefcase/purse - i.e., not the equiv. of 2 full carryons like they have been doing on some flights

Sounds like this flight attendant was having a momentary fantasy with vigor....

Basenji's last post appears to settle it for me.

Would a small backpack and a smallish camera case be allowed ... or would I be better off putting the camera gear in the near empty bag and not having any problems?

I've just got to say-- this is why I love FlyerTalk. Thanks all for your replies-- basenji, I'm with you!