I just read in the Wall Street Journal today that airlines in the U.S. are getting stricter about the size of carry on luggage such that a 22 inch bag that doesn't include the wheels in the measurement (so it is actually 22 1/2 inches) must be checked. We are flying Delta to Italy in October. Have any recent travelers experienced this reduction in what size the luggage can be for carry on? Thanks...Pam
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Medford, OR, USA
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Toledo, Ohio, US
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Still depends on luck, but yes, new size/weight limits are more widely enforced. Earlier this month in Amsterdam Schiphol my rolling carryon (20") was weighed, not measured, and then my personal item was weighed as well.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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It also seems to depend on the airline and the mood of the person checking you in. This is what we recently experienced.
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OP
Ormond Beach, Florida
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Yes, the link posted by Edgar is the article I read.
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Thank goodness for this. I for one will be glad to see the airlines enforcing the carry-one rules. May be that will stop the craziness we see with people boarding aircraft with oversize suitcases, giant purses, and huge backpacks. It slows down departures, makes overhead space a battle zone, and delays disembarking. Carry on luggage is great as long as the passenger is willing to travel light and follow the restrictions.
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Tel Aviv
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Amen, Rick.
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I've been on domestic delta flights that the carryon bag size was strictly enforced. Depends on the airport and staff. YMMV.
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Ottawa
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Last year, my favourite carry-on bag, the Rick Steves roll-aboard (slightly older version of the current smaller Rolling Carry-on) had to be checked in. It's now too big for all of the airlines. :-(
I'm back to using my old Classic Backdoor bag... that one never get measured.
Maybe the Rick Steves Shop powers-that-be should consider a 'trade-in' promo! ;-)