topic Re: HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING in Travel

HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING

Pink123 — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:41:02 GMT

Hi all. I got rid of my luggage and bought new last year.

However, I only purchased a "european sized" carry on and not USA.

My question is I am traveling to Boston amd Ca[e Cod soon and wondered if I can use my European sized carry on too or do I have to buy the USA one as well.

I also purchased the "travel pro" 29' big suitcase, but for a week only need the 25" for this trip as it's shorter. Oh well, might as well get the whole collection if I need to.

Thanks in advance!

Re: HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING

rockygems123 — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:13:01 GMT

@Pink123

I'm not sure if there is a standardized carry on for every airline. Pretty sure it can vary by the different aircraft used by the carrier so you'd probably want to check the dimensions on your particular airline.

Re: HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING

SportyShorty07 — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:27:43 GMT

@Pink123 I took a flight on Alaska Airlines from my city of San Francisco to visit San Diego and I used a Large Vera Bradley cotton duffel bag and its dimensions are 22"x11.5"x11.5" so 45 linear inches and the limit for Alaska Airlines was 45 linear inches for a free carry on so I packed a week's worth of clothes in my carry on duffel bag and got to bring it on the flight for free. I think that your 25" for this trip should be fine, but I recommend to check your airline's website to double check their required dimensions of luggage. Happy traveling!

Re: HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING

spumoni99 — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:27:47 GMT

The airline will have the dimensions allowed on their website.

Re: HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING

mspemberley — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:47:10 GMT

European carry on requirements are slightly smaller than US carry on requirements. So you should be fine. However, like others have said, I recommend checking the airline websites. I've gotten used to the smaller carry on (it's only an inch or to either way) and I always use my "European" carry on now.

Re: HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING

kaydee50 — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:01:11 GMT

Agree with previous posters about checking with the airline. The requirements vary. However, did I read this correctly and you want to take a 25" suitcase as a carryon? I'm sure that won't work. Maximum is usually 22". But then I didn't realize there's a "European" sizing??

Re: HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING

Pink123 — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:29:45 GMT

No, the 25" is a check for flight of course. I'm talking about that one silly inch European carry on which I think is kind of crazy. its' one inch either way different.

I have seen flight attendant's take of carry on's and have them checked.

Re: HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING

Pink123 — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:32:42 GMT

Thanks @mspemberley

I think I will be ok with that slightly wider European version.

And I will check with the carrier too most importantly. Think it will be Jet Blue from Florida to Boston.

I just do not understand that silly one inch difference. Oh my goodness.

Re: HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING

rockygems123 — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:55:26 GMT

@Pink123 wrote:
Thanks @mspemberley

I think I will be ok with that slightly wider European version.

And I will check with the carrier too most importantly. Think it will be Jet Blue from Florida to Boston.

I just do not understand that silly one inch difference. Oh my goodness.

@Pink123If it is soft sided and it is only 1" difference you may be able to use it.

I've worked for a domestic and international airline, Delta & Qantas and haven't checked a bag since 1977 for many reasons.

Re: HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING

Franklinbell — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:15:06 GMT

I would check the airline for the measurements. The airlines are becoming very strict about carryon luggage. The last few flights I have taken, when I checked in the day before I was given the option to check my bag with out additional charge. My last flight was delayed because a passenger was angry because there was no more room to bring his luggage on the plane. He was getting loud and fussy! He soon calmed down when he started getting dirty looks and one gentleman told him to sit his tush down!( he used much stronger language)! Enjoy your trip!

Re: HELP WITH LUGGAGE SIZING

Pink123 — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:32:51 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@Pink123 wrote:
Thanks @mspemberley

I think I will be ok with that slightly wider European version.

And I will check with the carrier too most importantly. Think it will be Jet Blue from Florida to Boston.

I just do not understand that silly one inch difference. Oh my goodness.

@Pink123If it is soft sided and it is only 1" difference you may be able to use it.

I've worked for a domestic and international airline, Delta & Qantas and haven't checked a bag since 1977 for many reasons.

@rockygems123 Thank you so much. I know, we went on a trip and they rifled my suitcase to Memphis. What in the world they where looking for who knows.

My neatly packed clothing was a mess.

Now when we went to Austria and Germany in April the bags were not touched inside but did not make it because of our flight leaving 45 minute's late. Connection was only a bit over and hour.

Please allow 2 hours for connections at least for your luggage to arrive safe. Yikes, these days maybe 2 and a half hour.

It sort of ruins the beginning of your lovely vacation.