Can I use a duffel bag instead of a suitcase?

Yes, you can. People check in all sorts of bags, from backpacks to cardboard boxes. Just make sure that it's locked (if feasible), and take the strap off and put it in the bag if you can. It's also best not to overstuff it, as the zips on duffel bags can give way under strain.



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Checked Luggage The most common maximum size bag allowed is 62 linear (total) inches. A common size bag for checking through is: 27 x 21 x 14. Airline carriers will allow overweight, oversize or additional baggage for additional fees.

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Easier said than done, though: finding just the right suitcase in terms of size in a super-light yet sturdy material, without any space used up for pockets or the internal mechanisms for wheels at a reasonable price is not an easy task. But the solution was simple: use a cardboard box.

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The short answer is yes. A duffle bag can count as a personal item. However, a duffle bag isn't the most common type of personal item. Briefcases, handbags, and small backpacks are more popular formats for personal items.

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While some airlines specify size limitations for personal items, others simply require the item to be small enough to fit underneath the seat in front of you. For personal items, here's the standard size on major airlines in the United States: American Airlines – 18” x 14” x 8”

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The size restrictions for underseat luggage vary greatly between different airlines. It can range anywhere from 13 x 10 x 8 inches to 18 x 14 x 10 inches. But in general, if your underseat luggage is under 16 x 12 x 6 inches, it should be allowed on most airlines.

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Spoiler alert: it works perfectly fine as a checked bag.

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The order of a well-packed duffel bag should be as follows:
  1. Large, bulky items on the bottom. Line the bottom with shoes, hard cases, camera bags, boxes and your laptop (in a protective laptop hard case). ...
  2. Rolled clothes in the middle. ...
  3. Awkward, heavy items on the top. ...
  4. Non-valuable essentials in outer pockets.


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They are simple to pack and carry, with double-handled grips along with a shoulder strap, making them convenient and pleasant to hold. Many people prefer to use duffel bags as carry-on luggage because they can easily stuff all their essentials in such a flexible bag.

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Backpacks, totes, and crossbody bags are typically considered personal items too. The key to remember is it must be able to fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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Most airlines let you bring a carry-on bag and a personal item. In most cases, your handbag, briefcase, or small backpack must fit beneath the seat in front of you and within the airline's size restrictions. In contrast, a carry-on bag is typically larger and is stored in the overhead compartment.

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Most airlines allow passengers to bring on both a carry-on and a personal item like a backpack, laptop bag, purse, briefcase, shopping bag, etc. The general rule of thumb is that your personal item is smaller in dimension than your carry-on bag and it can fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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Only priority boarding passengers will be permitted to take one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), plus a larger cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20cm) with a maximum weight allowance of 10kg into the cabin free of charge. Non-priority customers can only bring one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), that must fit into the sizer.

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Typically in economy, you can bring one carry-on and one personal item. If you bring two bags, one must fit underneath your seat and the other can go into the overhead bin. If you're flying in an upgraded class like business or first, you may be allowed an additional carry-on bag.

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The average duffel bag can comfortably hold 50 pounds. Military duffel bags, on the other hand, can weigh as much as 450 pounds since they're being used to tote around heavy weaponry and equipment.

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You must adhere strictly to the baggage allowance on your booking. If your small bag or 10kg cabin bag does not fit in the baggage sizers, which are placed at every boarding gate, we will tag your bag and place it in the aircraft hold subject to payment of a gate bag fee.

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