Can you check a carry-on for free?

Many airlines will allow you to bring a carry-on bag and personal item for free. However, some airlines may only allow a personal item that fits under your seat for free. Anything larger (e.g. a bag that's too big to fit under the seat but can fit into the overhead compartment) may require extra payment.



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Fly Southwest whenever you can. It's the only major carrier in the U.S. that doesn't charge for checked or carry-on bags. Delta, American and Alaska, meanwhile, never charge for a carry-on.

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Free checked bags for Delta Medallion members One free checked bag within the U.S. and Canada. One free checked bag in addition to the standard allowance on international flights.

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Carry-on Baggage Screening in Standard Lanes TSA screens approximately 4.9 million carry-on bags for explosives and other dangerous items daily.

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Carry-on luggage, for example, has the benefit of being much cheaper. You often don't have to pay any extra fees for carry-on bags. This means that you can save money by using only carry-on baggage.

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Furthermore, most aircraft do not have enough overhead bin space to accommodate all passengers' bags, leading many bags to be gate checked. Notably, the logistics of gate-checking so many bags often lead to delays, and as such, requiring payment for a carry-on bag can help improve on-time performance.

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In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.

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How to Travel with a Carry-On Only (Because It *Can* Be Done)
  1. Choose the Right Carry-on. ...
  2. Read Up on the Restrictions. ...
  3. Make the Most of Your Personal Item. ...
  4. Wear Your Bulkiest Items. ...
  5. Use Compression Bags. ...
  6. Be Selective with Footwear. ...
  7. Rely on Layers. ...
  8. Keep Toiletries to a Minimum (or Skip Them Entirely)


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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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If You're Checking a Bag, You're Traveling Wrong—Here's the Right Way to Pack a Carry-on Bag
  1. Get the Right Suitcase. ...
  2. Create a Capsule Wardrobe. ...
  3. Purchase Packing Cubes. ...
  4. Wear Your Bulkiest Pieces en Route. ...
  5. Streamline the Shoes. ...
  6. Minimize on Toiletries.


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The answer is yes. You can use a duffel bag as a carry-on item. However, you should ensure that the duffel bag's size and weight meet the airline's specific restrictions on carry-on luggage. You should also consider the bag's shape, as some airlines have limitations that may affect your duffel bag's usability.

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Gate checking is the process of checking your bag at the gate to be stored in the cargo hold of the aircraft. This is different from regularly checking your bag, as the process is normally completed at a check-in desk/ticket counter pre-security, rather than at the departure gate before you board your flight.

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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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From a few days to a few weeks, you can fit everything you need in a carry on. It all comes down to packing efficiently.

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It's not uncommon to have to gate check a bag, either because overhead bins are simply full, or because your carry-on exceeds the limit. Sometimes this is because passengers try to travel with a kitchen sink, while other times it's because airlines have unrealistically low carry-on limits.

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Why does my ticket say no carry-on bag? Not all fares allow carry on bags so be sure when purchasing your ticket what is allowed. Otherwise you will have to pay to check the bag. All fares do allow a personal item that must fit and be stowed under the seat in front of you.

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A carry-on bag is a luggage that airplane passengers can take and store with them during the flight. Checked-in luggage is baggage stored in the cargo section of the plane, away from the passengers.

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