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How strict is SAS with carry-on?

What is the SAS Carry-on size and weight limit? Your carry-on bag needs to be no larger than 55 x 40 x 23 cm (22 x 16 x 9 inches) in order to fit in the overhead compartment above your seat.



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You may bring one carry-on onboard (max. 8 kg, height 55 cm, width 40 cm and depth 23 cm) and one handbag or laptop bag (height 40 cm, width 30 cm and depth 15 cm). Note: If you travel on a SAS Go Light ticket, the fare only include an underseat bag (40 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm.

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Europe. European airlines tend to be stricter than US airlines, especially about luggage weight and personal items (which are sometimes not allowed). Avoid getting your bag weighed if possible (see the tips above). Air France: 55 x 35 x 25 cm (22 x 14 x 10 inches), 12 kg (26 lb).

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Unless your carry-on is extremely large, the airline employees at the gate most likely won't ask to measure it. If they'd ask each passenger to measure their carry-on, the boarding would take too long. This could cause delayed flights, which airlines don't want.

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Airline rules allow for one carry on bag and one personal item, unless you're flying on a basic economy fare.

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According to airline policy, any personal items stowed beneath seats should not exceed 18 inches by 14 inches by 8 inches.

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In the event that you're flying SAS Go or SAS Plus and your luggage weighs more than 50 pounds but less than 70, you will be charged an overweight baggage fee, The fee also varies depending on where you're heading but for flights to and from Asia and the United States the fee is $50 per bag.

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Carry-on bags are limited to 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and 9 inches high including wheels and handles. All three measurements shouldn't add up to more than 45 inches.

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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) highlights a list of six carriers that joined the TSA PreCheck program last week.

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If your bag fits under the seat in front of you, it can travel there. If NOT, it must be gate checked or stored in the overhead bins which are provided.

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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. A carry-on is a type of hand luggage that you bring into the plane cabin with you and is larger than a personal item.

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In general, travelers are permitted to bring into the plane one personal item and one carry-on bag with them on most flights. The personal item is often a small bag, such as a handbag or laptop bag, that is able to be stowed away beneath the seat that is directly in front of you.

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While this can be confusing, most popular airlines allow you to bring a carry-on and personal item, such as a backpack or purse. 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.

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And in most cases, even if airlines do list a specific pound or kilogram limit on their websites, they likely won't weigh your carry-on bags. As long as your pack doesn't appear to be overstuffed, you're probably OK. Weight is much more important for small commuter planes, mostly due to safety regulations.

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Most Airlines Don't Care if Your Carry-On Is 1 Inch Too Big. Carry-ons are measured at the airport before boarding the plane. It's done with metal measuring boxes just in the right size for the allowed carry-on dimensions. If your bag is too large and it isn't flexible, you won't be able to fit it inside.

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Can I take a 22.5 inch carry-on bag? On domestic flights within the United States, a carry-on bag that's smaller than 22 x 14 x 9 inches (45 linear inches), including handles and wheels will meet the size restrictions of all major airlines, such as United Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

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Most regular airlines won't check the size, unless it's obviously way larger or heavier than your allowance, but you may need to consider where is that extra inch, if it's too wide/thick, it may not fit in the baggage overhead compartment and a flight attendant may check it in for you…

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