What to do if there is no overhead bin space?

As the flight attendants will advise you, “if the item will not fit in the overhead compartment, please put in under the seat in front of you. If that will not suffice, please let the attendants know and they will help you with your luggage,” or something to that extent.



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If there's no space for bags, we need to wait for an agent to come down to the aircraft and start tagging bags to gate check them. That takes time.” Therefore, as a general rule, try to place only your larger items in the bins overhead.

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Once all overhead bins are full, all remaining baggage (which doesn't fit beneath the seat space) is tagged and handed-off to baggage personnel for carriage in cargo. Flight attendants generally check to make sure the overhead bin luggage has been properly placed for maximum allowance.

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A personal item must fit under the seat in front of you. If you're not prepared to pay for a cabin bag that goes in the overheads then don't try to take advantage.

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Why aren't overhead bins assigned to seats on planes? Because it would be difficult. The bins are standard fit, but the seats are changed by the airlines, so things don't necessarily match.

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You may transport this item in carry-on or checked bags. For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane.

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A: It depends on the airline you are flying with. Most airlines allow passengers to bring one personal item and one carry-on bag. However, some airlines, such as Southwest and Delta, permit passengers to bring a second carry-on bag that is smaller in size and can be stored in the overhead bin.

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A good rule of thumb is that if your carry-on bag fits under the seat in front of you, it's considered a personal item. This includes small backpacks, purses, briefcases, laptop bags, etc. Larger bags, including suitcases, must fit in the overhead bin compartment.

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No, you do not. The overhead bins are not guaranteed to anyone. The flight attendant will try to accommodate you by placing your bags in any space overhead; or subject to there being no space, they may place them in another class (for example, they may place it in business class bins) or have it ground-checked.

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More overhead space doesn't necessarily mean you're ensured significantly more space for your things. Adding more room for luggage increases boarding efficiency, since carriers lose money for every minute a plane doesn't leave on time.

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Most major domestic and international airlines allow economy passengers one carry-on and one personal item. (Business-, first-, or premium-class passengers are usually allowed more.)

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In conclusion, you can bring a laptop to your checked baggage, but it's not ideal. The best option is to put it in your carry-on bags with a protective case to minimise the risk of damage or theft.

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Personal Item vs. For example, you might be able to fit 2-3 days' worth of clothes and 1-2 pairs of shoes in a bag that's small enough to be a personal item, but you can pack 3-4 days' of clothes and 2-3 pairs of shoes in a carry-on bag.

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You will be able to choose your seat and print your boarding pass or simply save an electronic version on your phone or the airline's app. When you get to the airport, simply take your bags to the bag drop facility for your airline, or if you are travelling with hand luggage only, then head straight to security.

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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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