Is a 22 inch carry-on too big reddit?

You can bring a suitcase slightly too big or even over an inch too big and probably be fine. As long as it fits in the overhead compartment, no one will even care. I got a carry-on slightly smaller than the 22x14x9 guidance and there was still a huge amount of clearance in the overhead compartment for all dimensions.



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Carry-on bags shouldn't be larger than 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and 9 inches high including handles and wheels. Dimensions of personal items should not exceed 18 inches long, 14 inches wide and 8 inches high. There are no weight restrictions for carry-on luggage.

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Though you might find an inch or two of a difference with various airlines, the standard domestic carry-on luggage size is 22 x 14 x 9, which includes the handle and the wheels. This size limit ensures your bag — and ideally everyone else's — will be able to be stored safely in the overhead bin for your flight.

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Airlines calculate carry-on luggage size measurements using two methods: Height by width by depth: Most – but not all – airlines measure bags by inches or centimeters using this formula: height by width by depth, such as 22 x 14 x 9 inches.

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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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In general, standard domestic carry-on luggage size is 22 x 14 x 9 inches. If you're flying internationally, that may vary a little to 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches. Remember, those dimensions include the handle, wheels and anything else that may protrude from your suitcase so don't miss them from your measurements.

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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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Now, those dimensions run 22in x 14in x 9in. That is a change of 1 inch in width. Some passengers have been told it is a new FAA regulation. But sizes vary on airlines, so it's always a good idea to check the allowed sizes of the airline you are using.

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Domestic Airline Carry-on Size: 22 x 14 x 9 inches. International Airline Carry-on Size: 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches.

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The most common size for carry on luggage in the United States is 22 x 14 x 9? or 45 linear inches (length + width + height). The 22? height limit includes the wheels and handles for suitcases. Most airlines' size limits are similar to these dimensions.

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What happens if you realize your carry on luggage is too large to fit once you're in the plane? Whenever your bag won't fit, whether due to its size or due to fullness of the bins, the flight attendants take it and tag it and check it for you.

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Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.

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If your carry-on bag or personal item exceeds Delta carry-on size dimensions, you may have to check it at the gate. While Delta does not charge a gate-checking fee, you must pay $30 for your first checked bag and $40 for the second.

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American Airlines will charge a checked bag fee for oversized carry-on, which costs between $30 to $200 depending on your destination and how many bags you have already checked. You can substitute a soft-sided garment bag for a standard carry-on bag if you prefer.

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One full-sized carry-on bag 9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm) plus one personal item 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches (22 cm x 25 cm x 43 cm). If you are travelling on a Basic Economy ticket, your personal item will be the only item you can bring on board.

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The only time this might be worth the risk is if your personal item is only an inch or so bigger than that of the limits stated, and is soft-sided. At least if it's only slightly bigger, you should still be able to pad it down and demonstrate it fits in the sizer if required to.

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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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The standard carry-on size for international carriers is slightly smaller than that of the U.S., measuring overall at 21.7 by 15.7 by 9 inches, including handles and wheels.

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Carry-on bags must weigh less than 35 pounds and must not exceed 10 inches deep, 16 inches wide and 24 inches high. Bags must fit in the overhead bins. Checked bags must be no longer than 62 linear inches (length + width + depth) and must weigh under 40 pounds.

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Air Canada (AC) allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop bag) per passenger fee free. Carry-on should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions: 46 linear inches (21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in) or 118 centimeters (55 x 40 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels.

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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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