What drives me nuts on a plane is when someone has a legitimate carryon but have an EXTRA carry on bag sitting on top of the bag, which is supposedly going to be stored at the passengers feet but is then stored overhead, taking up more of the limited room in the carry on compartments. And no one calls them out on it.
I’ve never voluntarily gate checked a bag but I’ve been forced to gate check a few times on full flights. Since my wife and I strictly follow the carry on rules I am annoyed when I have to gate check because I always see other passengers who have more than 2 items and suitcases that are too big taking up more than their fair share of the overhead bins.
@@vgshwk They're not flying free. They are being redeployed to support operations at other airports and flights. Personnel don't "magically" appear where they are needed.
@thedavidguy101 - Happened to me. Inconsiderate people throw both of their bags in the overhead, and you're forced to check your bag. Arrived in Alaska one time with personal shoulder bag only. Four of us had no checked bags (gate checked or otherwise) until the next afternoon. 😡 Solved problem by flying First or Business class the next four trips from New England to Alaska. Always room in the overhead.
@@SharonPerson-hm9ds if you are in the exit row with a bulk head and no seats in front of you they make you store your carryon and your computer bag up above in storage.
I was unexpectedly required to check a bag at the plane door. I forgot that my keys, which hadn't been used while traveling, were in the bag. I was shocked to find the bag never made it onto the plane. Had to call a friend to pick me up, I spent the night at her house, then she drove me back to the airport. I got the bag, then drove myself home. Nightmare!
Get a light compact bum bag to put around your waste where you can put stuff like keys, electric shaver, your phone, your money, a bit of makeup and jewelry, and your chargers just those little things you need to take out at security. That way you can quickly take it out and lob it into the trays, and they rush you through so fast now that less is more so keep in mind how fast they'll push you through and on top of it any other extra security checks along the way. Ebay have some really good ones i got one myself because of the last time i went to turkey coming back was a nightmare, and then we had to go through another check where they literally looked through our whole bag. So i've opted to taking even less stuff and the bum bag because i just had it in a ziplock bag i was constantly throwing around but now we even have to take out jewelry a recent rule change here in the UK. The ziplock thing hasn't exactly been working out anymore, but still a good idea to just put the little things all into the one ziplock bag then into your bum bag, instead of pulling out individual items at security then putting it all back in again because you need to be quick. I don't just put cosmetics in them but my padlocks, shopping cart coins, and a few other bits and you could use a little cosmetics container to put a few pieces of jewelry into it. Everything now all electronics, different charges including travel ones, jewelry, cosmetics, so a bum bag was the easiest option to solve that issue and cope with the speed they push us through security. Really just have a think about what you truly need to take even in your hand luggage to reduce it as much as you possibly can, especially how many electronics you take and how much jewelry you bring. Outfits one outfit for every 2 days that way if you bring back any gifts you've got room to put it in your suitcase.
I love gate checking my bag. ...The last time I flew (American) they made an announcement, and I was the only one that took the opportunity. ..The gate agent was very appreciative and upgraded my seat. 😊 I never have anything overly valuable in my roller bag anyway. Still don't want it getting lost though.
One time I checked in on the self service kiosk. I was then hounded by "helpful" American employees telling me I had too many items and I shooed them away as I went pre check. Then when I got to the gate, I gate checked my suitcase and put my purse into my laptop bag. So I went from what looked like 4 items to 2. I didn't feel the need to take the time to explain to the American employees my plans. Oh and on the jet bridge, boarding the plane, I put my purse back on since it'll fit with my backpack under the seat in front of me when I take out my travel pillow and blanket.
My husband and I keep our medications and snacks in his CPAP carrier. Our water bottles have handles that clip to that bag. That cannot be separated from us. Whenever possible, we ship our clothing to our destination a week or two ahead of time, and ship it home with any trinkets we bought. It costs roughly the same as checking a bag, but so much less stress.@lskazalski
I flew Air France a couple months ago and while we were waiting for the boarding call, one of the gate agents walked around with a hand-held scale and a tape measure to check bags. She made the people with oversized items bring them to the counter to have them checked. Almost all of the people argued with her, but she stood firm. Good for her.
One flight people were trying to find overhead space. A few had to gate check their bags. Once we landed, a gentleman a few rows ahead took his carry-on, backpack, and coat out of the overhead bin. People also need to have courtesy for others. He took up space that he didn't need to.
@@thedavidguy01 we are in total agreement on this one. Personal item to underneath the seat, Carryon to overhead bin. Why is it so hard to understand that for a lot of people?
3 weeks ago I was on a Southwest flight. They made numerous announcements about only 2 items and what would be included. Then they let people board with multiple items! They included neck pillows that were attached to bags and blankets. I wish they were consistent!
I work at an airport, the reason for the inconcistencies are mostly time constraints and not enough gate agents. Delays are more expensive than the fees customers would pay for their extra luggage.
Until this year all of my gate checked bags were available right when I stepped off the plane. My first time this year was at LAX, I was confused when my bag wasn't there. I asked a baggage handler, and he said putting it there would be illegal which was more confusing since that's where my gate-checked bags have always been. I gate-checked for all of my other flights this year, and like the first, all of my bags went to the carousel.
Happened to me once. This can be a problem for international travel. Make sure your passport is not in the gate-checked bag, as you'll need that before the carousel. You may also not be able to risk gate-checking a bag if you need a visa to enter your layover country, but a visa is not otherwise required for transit.
In the past I've used a 'fishing' or 'photographer's' vest to carry a bunch of small items - its obviously clothing that you are wearing if you don't drape it over your arm. Without even trying hard I could get a all my paperwork, small camera, mobile phone, folding cup, various sun and eye glasses, a book or two, soft broadbrim hat & general EDC items in. If its one with a large backpanel pocket you could even fit a set of underwear and a soft shirt in there. Only once did an attendant offer to take my vest and put it with the suit coats from Business (I just grabbed my book and let her stow it, then picked it up on exiting.) It also helps get past the 'women's clothing has no pockets' problem too.
I’ve started bringing a backpack for the overhead bin and a larger purse for my personal item and that works well because my backpack fits my laptop, iPad, clothes, and my toiletries, and it isn’t bulky. My biggest pet peeve is people that put their bag in the overhead toward the front of the plane when their seat is in the back! One time i was the first person to be seated in my row and the overheads was already full. I had to put my bag in the overhead 6 rows behind my seat, so when it came time to deplane, I stood up, pointed to my bag and had people pass it to me because I couldn’t get to it.
On my last flght, I put all of my stuff in one carry on backpack (which rolls) and stuck my purse (which was empty) in my check in. Going down to 1 bag as opposed to 2 was actually kinda liberating.
I never use the overhead as my things easily fit under my seat. I just feel to bad if someone else couldn’t have the space. It’s just being respectful and kind to your fellow passengers.
@@beanie7547On some of our real small planes everybody had to gate check their bags. Hardly room in the overhead for a big box of cereal, much less a carry-on bag.
@@beanie7547 I agree. It's a problem the airlines have helped to create. That, and their dismal record of losing bags or taking forever to get checked bags onto the carousel.
The first time I flew I was going to Haiti. We flew from Atlanta to Miami where people were asked to check their carry on before heading to Port au Prince. I didn't know any better so I obliged. When I got to Haiti everyone got their bag back except me. I started to panic bc everything I needed for my trip was in that bag. Our missionary guide talked to the lady at the counter and she was no help and basically said 'too bad' about me not getting my bag. Well, God provided! Our leader kept talking to the lady and getting to know her and they realized she lived near where we would be staying and they had things in common, etc. At this point she decided to go "look" for my bag even though she had already said multiple times that it wasn't there. She went straight through a door, got my bag, came back and said that it had arrived on an earlier flight. Praise God that I got it back 🙌🏼 I learned right then to NEVER check my carry-on!
To do easily access your bag for you was a wise decision of the airport employer when she learned she lived near where you were staying. Would have been awkward for her to be seen by you with your belongings. Yes, very good the conversation persisted to retrieve your bag.
As people who live overseas and must carry any li-ion items on the plane, the weight restrictions are becoming more difficult to comply with. I appreciate wanting to limit carry on weight and sizes, but some airlines make it impossible to carry certain essentials anymore. Going to a third world nation, we must be prudent about what we leave in checked luggage. From the sounds of it, this issue is becoming more common in North America, unfortunately.
@@ejr2002 It's been happening everywhere for a long time now but it's happening to such bad levels now that it's just not worth taking anything valuable even designer stuff it's just simply not worth the fuss over it all when too many people have sticky fingers. They'll do it even from our own airports it doesn't have to reach the airport of the country we're going to it will happen as soon as it's in the luggage hold. Personally i take photos of everything every item including the outside of my suitcase and my backpack and everything that's in there too both for inside airports and for in the hotels we're staying at. Then i carry two mini padlocks with me so when i get to the hotel i use them for when i leave the room i'll lock it. I'll then put a ziplock tye through the zip holes before i leave home and when i'm checking out the hotel to keep it locked. However how many scratches my hard suitcase gained last time i went on holiday i've decided to buy a cover because they'll destroy it if they don't steal it. At our airports in the UK they've loosened some restrictions like we can take 1 liter of liquids again i guess they got fed up of all the wasted water lol so i guess we get to keep it again. But in other ways we're now being told to take all electronics out including travel charges and all the wires, i take it because they figured they could be rigged including our cameras.
If they have a gate check announcement, I usually do gate check my carryon. My exception is if there is a stop and plane change. Then, I am protective. I prefer carryon to checking a bag. It keeps me from overpacking and over souveniring.
Last time I volunteered to gate check my bag, I got to move a few classes up in boarding. This was so worth it since I didn't have to stand in the barely moving queue onboard, waiting for other passengers trying to cram their oversize bags into the overhead bins! I just walzed on and walked right to my seat in the back of the plane. Totally worth it!
That's interesting. While I would never do this if I was catching a connection, it may be something to consider in the future if I intend to stay at my destination city a couple of days and aren't pressed for time in clearing customs etc (although I usually like to stop in at a restroom on my way to customs to freshen up bcos then I don't usually get stuck in a long, boring line when I'm already dead on my feet); but I think I'd feel safer having an ETag in that case (I don't see much point for this with checked luggage as I can't see how it benefits you knowing that your luggage isn't heading in the same direction as you when you're already on the plane).
I have a lightweight backpack that is 18x14x8 that can squish down if not overpacked and a Take Off luggage with the same dimensions (when the wheels are off) to avoid those pesky size limitations. So many luggage brands SAY their carryons are 22x14x9, but they actually measure as larger dimensions
I had a tiff with a seller about that. They say it is 20" but it's really 22" with the wheels. They just ignored me when I wrote to them that they needed to be more accurate with their descriptions.
Well, don't y'all measure before buying? Don't trust sales clerks. Wheels are included. Carrying a soft sewing type tape measure is also convenient for other shopping.
@@jspinner47I just say "Thanks, but I will just double check with my handy tape measure." I wouldn't bother to write them. It's international that they lie btw. However, I give credit where it's due. I questioned the price of two seemingly identical bags. The sales lady said the expensive one is lighter. You can pack more. This proved to be correct.
Good info. Whenever I've gate checked a bag it goes to baggage claim. Also, something to keep in mind is that on many airlines if you're in an aisle seat, the area under the seat tends to be smaller than the middle or aisle seat.
Yes because checking your carry-on at the gate is distinct from Gate Checking, which is for instruments, mobility aids, baby strollers etc. that you might not need on the plane but that need better handling or that you will need in the airport. Stuff that is actually gate checked goes to the jet bridge, but the pilfered carry-on gets stickered to your destination and therefore becomes subject to getting lost or whatever, unless you go through customs with it and can convince your next leg to let you have it.
Finally someone addressed this. All I want is for these airlines to sit down and decide on ONE size for carry-ons. Just ONE! Also, you guys are going in for a big surprise, when you travel overseas... 7-10kgs is what's allowed in the cabin (carry-on + personal item weight). I think Emirates doesn't even allow personal items anymore if you buy an economic class ticket. This is getting out of hand
Yes, the CONTROLLING freak GREEDY COMPANIES of these Days!!! NOW you must have and Extra $5K or $10K to Buy Stuff whereever You Go because the GREEDY AIRLINES don't want You to Bring your personal belongings that you NEED to use where you are going!!
IF PEOPLE continue to allow the ABUSE AGAINST THEM from these Greedy and Abusive $ Billionaires $$$$ then Passengers Should NOT Complain when ABUSIVE AIRLINES tell them that they CANNOT TRAVEL with their medicines, wheelchairs, and medical feeding pumps.
Now that United no longer lets me do the "fanny pack is a piece of clothing" thing, for my travel outfit, I wear a Magellan Travel Vest and multi-pocket black cargo pants. After I go through TSA, I put everything I need for the flight into all my pockets. So that's the last vestige of what counts as clothing vs carry on.
No kidding. Since I now have to stuff my teeny cross body bag into my personal item bag, (Even Southwest), I too stop after TSA and stuff the pockets of my cargo travel pants and a jacket I may not even need!!! I pack an empty purse. I also bought one of those stuff able travel pillows. If they don’t let me bring it on board, I’ll just wear the jacket I stuff it with. 😊
Hmm, I wonder if they would catch my waist pack as I generally have it under an oversized t-shirt? I also have a thing called a leg safe that goes around my calf and is under my pants.
@@tammaratiffany7425 Let's JUST STOP FLYING for FUN, let ONLY the WEALTHY FLIGHT, the commoners like us is what is Keeping them in BUSINESS. They forgot the PANDEMIC and how much they LOST.
That's a joke! they'd never do that to us here in the UK because where do you put your money? and they know our money has to be checked in other countries because they need to know we have enough money to visit.
I flew from Tampa to Honolulu last year I had a 5 hour layover in Seattle. My sister lives there and was going to show me around during the long layover. I specifically asked if they needed volunteers to gate check bags. They did as the flight was almost full and minimal overhead space. So I didn't have to lug it out and back through security and into my sisters car during the layover.
United made me gate check my rollaboard because my briefcase didnt count as a personal item because it wouldnt fit under the seat un front if me. Except it did and does and will, but if you even try to talk with them, they escalate and bully because they can. And they do.
Also, remember regarding “gate checking“ from various travel experts: “Unlike bags you check ahead of a flight, an airline will check any otherwise allowed carry-on bag at the gate for free, regardless of your fare type. However, this allowance does not extend to passengers who try to bring a full-sized carry-on item on board when their fare type does not permit them to do so.”
I am so glad that some of the airlines are enforcing the baggage rules. It takes me so long to pack witnin the guidelines and then people show up with oversized luggage and get away with it. I have volunteered to gate check my luggage a few times and recently on international trips the gate checked luggage needed to be picked up at the luggage carousel. Sometimes when I volunteer to gate check my carry-on i get bumped up into a better loading zone as well.
NO - instead of Supporting Your Abuser and making them A bigger monster than they are; You Should STOP loving your abuser and Should START SUPPORTING those who are being ABUSED by the ELITE SOCIETY. They became the monsters they are thanks to PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU!!
On my last 2 flights I did have by bag checked at the gate. And i was glad for it, I felt confident I'd meet up with it at baggage claim(and did) and i didn't have to fight for an overhead spot or wrestle with the bag on and off the plane.
Just flew this weekend. No crackdown on American. Every passenger with a roller bag for their carry on and a big, fat backpack the same size as their "personal item." Where do BOTH go? Right in the overhead so the bins are full after about 2/3 of the passengers have boarded. Start cracking down on the personal items.
I disagree with the statement that gate checked bags will be waiting for you on the jetway. I have had to get checked many bags and I have had it go both ways. I have had to pick up a checked bag at the carousel.
Yep. My daughter was forced to gate-check on the way back from Mexico, despite the bag being smaller than the limit. We nearly missed our next flight because they sent it on the carousel and they misplaced it for an hour, and we still had to go through immigration.
I’ve never, ever had a gate checked bag waiting for me on the jetway, this is on United, Aeromexico, Icelandic, Delta, Southwest, American, and British Airways
The bento bag is a $400 bag in my country. There are so many cheaper options (and I’ve never seen anyone carry or use their own blanket on a plane). Wear more clothes
I fly a lot for work. While I don't think that gate-checking a bag is a bad idea, there are MANY times that the airline has said that gate-checked bags will be picked up at the baggage claim and not at the arrival gate. In fact, I would say that this happens more often. It used to be the other way, but has mostly changed.
Back in the 70's and 80's i flew a few times never had any stolen luggage because there was people at doors before you left that scanned your tags and checked your id i think they need to go back to that then people wouldn't be scared to check there bags!!! No one could get out the door with the wrong bag but they have gotten so greedy they dont want to hire the extra people i dont know when they got away from that so sad!!
Unfortunately that might not work during times where there is a lot of people flying, like for Christmas or Thanksgiving, especially in very busy airports.
Yes! We have this in my country, Dominican Republic. It doesn't really delay at all, and some of our airports are the busiest in Latin America, but for larger airports like those in USA, it's probably more trouble than it's worth.
I think theft is less of a concern to the average traveler (in terms of checking bags) than the airline losing your bag. This has become such a common occurrence it just isn't worth checking your bag. Until they make a significant and sustained improvement in the extreme disorganization that has caused this increasing problem, travelers will increasingly avoid checking luggage. Eg. Many travel vloggers have been saying for some time that unless your actually moving country, you shouldn't be checking your luggage (the risks of the former are outweighed by the benefits in the latter case). But I'm starting to think that if I ever decided to move country I'd try to book a transitioning cruise (and I'm definitely not a cruise person - never done a cruise in my life; that's how little I trust airlines with my bag)
They need to start putting big fluorescent labels or tags of one of two colors and apply them to the outside of the bag on the side that it would be facing out, if it were properly stowed in the overhead. Whatever that side might be. Bright yellow for overhead bags. Bright pink for personal items. Spot check the bins before take off and before you close the door. Pink = OUT. No label = OUT. Throw it on the Skybridge and make someone come claim it and stow it properly.
I had to gate-check my banjo once. I was pretty much panicking the whole flight, but to the airline's credit, it was fine and wasn't damaged during the flight.
I love to gate check my bag. 1) I can use the wheels to get my under-seat bag to the gate, 2) I know my bag is getting on the same plane as I am, 3) My bag is last-on, first-off, 4) I can change flights at the gate because I have all my bags with me. 5) The gate agent loves to check the bags.
It (rather) won't work in Europe though. When I gate checked my carry on in past it was still put with other luggage and I had to wait for it on baggage carousel - it was ok for me as I didn't have another flight and have enough time to get out of airport and catch bus to the city, but I wouldn't do that in evening flights where I need to walk out of airport fast to catch last bus etc
There are videos of Gate check agents tossing the bags down the stairs from the gangway. Cool viewing. I hope one of those bouncy bundles was not yours.😁
Within the last 2 and half years, I have flown United and ANA airlines. Both times I was asked to gate check my carry on due to a lack of space and both times I was the first one asked. I suspect it was because I'm over 60 and under 5'2'. I would have had to asked for help to put it in an overhead bin. It was free and I felt it was very considerate and respectful. I really appreciated it.
I consolidate my purse with my personal bag when boarding. It may be an unpopular opinion, but I am glad if the airlines are cracking down on people dragging multiple handheld items on board. Some people are really ridiculous.
I was taught that a purse is your personal item; you get a carry on suit case and a purse/backpack/suitcase/tote/etc. 2 items, 1 over head spot, 1 under-seat spot, that’s it. And you wear your jacket until in the air in case there’s an emergency. I don’t see how that’s too complicated for people.
Not an unpopular opinion at all. The majority of us travelers welcome adherence to the rules. One time I had a carryon and personal item and swung by for food on a layover. As I was in line to board I quickly stuffed the food into my personal item so I was back to two items. Voila. Simple!
I gate checked my carryon when the gate agents were making announcements asking for people to check their carryons. It ended up in the checked luggage bin at the destination. This is US domestic in 2018 on a 737. I now never gate check when a general request is made and have never been forced to gate check. I now try very hard to not be in the last boarding group to ensure there is a place somewhere in the overhead bins.
We just had to gate check in Newark, NJ, BUT, we had to pick our luggage up at baggage claim. Lots of us in the last boarding group were told our luggage didn’t fit. Once the doors closed we were then told some luggage didn’t fit ON THE PLANE. We were headed overseas. That was a nail biter.
Thanks to READING ALL This ABUSE from the ELITE SOCIETY AIRLINES, I will STOP TRAVELING. I hate ABUSE, and people these days Seem to be OK to PAY EXTRA, like every passenger is paying these days to travel, EXTRAS $$$$$$, only to be Controlled & Abused by these Greedy, Disgusting Airlines.
About time! We are frequent fliers and have grown tired of trying to find overhead storage for our 'legal' sized carryon. The battle to find overhead storage also slows boarding.
Thanks for the updates! There are slightly different carry-on measurement limitations for the different airlines. Even a “small camera” can be stored in a fairly large padded bag (so, not so small anymore). Due to Airline flight cancellations (& the Airlines Increasingly losing, damaging and rerouting luggage incorrectly), passengers now want to “keep their belongings with them”… This has led to huge increases of carry-on…. In addition, carry-on fees of $25-$50 per bag is terrible
😊we have had that for years here in Australia, Jetstar are very strict, they even have a person with a weighing trolley to check everyone getting on the flight. All the carryon luggage can only come to 7 kilos in all unless you opt to pay more for 14 kilos.
Wear a jacket. I do sometimes gate check a bag, or even to baggage claim to reduce what I’m carrying. I’ll do this most often on the way home because if my bag is lost or stolen the thief gets a mash of dirty clothes.
We gate checked on our last flight and the luggage was not available at the gate as we were getting off but had to go to the carousel to retrieve it. And it was very damaged. We emptied the contents in our car and turned it in for a voucher to replace the carry-on suitcase. That is why we usually do carry-on and a personal item. Thanks for the updates!
I have decided that nylon shopping bags are the way to go. One is the carry-on. Another is the personal item. Coupled with my policy of very lean travel and “buy-it-there”, so far I’m winning this game. I am old and retired. I have one more Ace to play: Don’t Go! Thank you …
"BUY IT THERE" So, AGAIN, everything is for those WHO HAVE EXTRA MONEY to throw around. How about those with Children?? How about those with Special Needs?? How about those with Special items they Need that they CANNOT BUY IT THERE?? And how about the MILLIONS of travelers that don't have EXTRA MONEY like YOU to throw around?? WHY ARE WE PAYING ATROCIOUS AIRPLANE TICKETS for ?? LOL, OH I get it!! to continue to make the Wealthy MORE RICH!!!!!
@@taem111 My wife and I have travelled to Europe with our CPAP devices 3 times and did not have any problems. What I do is to go to the counter before boarding to show them our CPAP bags just to let them know what they are. We also have a medical tag attached. Some gate agents are not familiar with what a CPAP is so it gives us a chance to educate them.
I really want a travel booking website that allows you to compare apples to apples with regards to flights. I would love to be able to properly compare 2 flights to the same destination where one includes the luggage with another that charges $60 but is $40 cheaper, or meals vs on board purchases, etc... One of those flight aggregators would likely get my business by having that feature.
Personally, I welcome this strict enforcement of carryon bags. So sick of those people bringing bulky carryon then trying to shove them in the overhead bin, squishing other passenger's bags as if they were annoyance to them. We've lost civility and respect for others.
my last flight, people were stuffing the overhead full of personal items WHILE the recorded reminders that carryons go in the overhead and personal items go under the seat, was playing.
Yup. A roll aboard with the gussets open to an extra 6" in depth, and a backpack the size of said suitcase - Then they toss both in the overhead taking up the space of three passengers, and don't care a bit.
@@DonLicuala I get it but that's not practical. There are things you want to carry-on in the event luggage gets lost like medications and extra clothes you can get by with until your lost luggage is located. One year I was going to a semi-formal event in VA and my luggage got lost. Not only did I not have what I needed to wear, I had to wear the same thing I wore on the plane. It was a nice sweater and decent pants but still it was out of place. I guess I could have run to a formal place and the last minute and maybe rented a tux but that would have been a tad much for attire. By the time my luggage was delivered to the hotel, it was way too late. The event was over. Fortunately, I had a few things in the carry-on.
@@DonLicuala or just check luggage for free. While we're at it, they should provide a snack or meal in accordance with the duration of the flight, in the price of the ticket.
I remember the first time I flew in the USA and I was shocked at what people were bringing on the plane as hand luggage. I'd flown all over Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia by that time and was used to size and weight restrictions for hand luggage.
TSA and AFM (American Federation of Musicians) struck an agreement about 20 years ago that allowed a musical instrument as a carry on - provided it fit into the overhead. Will these new rules render traveling musicians to still be in compliance? The biggest nightmare, especially for professional musicians, is being forced to check an instrument that is usually custom built or irreplaceable. Baggage handlers are already brutal with their handling of suitcases. An instrument doesn’t stand a chance!
Often times, the flight attendant will assist you in locating a closet that has space where the instrument can be stored vertically with the coats up in the business cabin. Unless you’re one of the lucky few to board early, rarely is there room in the overhead for a flight case!😢
@@MrTunalic This is why I am flying business class this time, so my walker support can be stored there....cos disability items dont stand a chance either. I'm glad to hear they are still free.
@@JessieB_good luck. Flew First class for reasons.. got harassed the entire trip by bully lead air waitress, biased hire. Threw her weight around and threatened with her situational authority. I felt so unsafe..
In Canada, when a bag is gate checked at the gate, the bags usually arrive at the luggage carousel at the flight destination airport (Like with Air Canada) rather than at the door of the aircraft. This may not work out for passengers who may have a connecting flight from that particular destination airport.
I travelled frequently for work in Canada and over a 20 odd years I only once seen gate crews challenge a passenger about number and size of carry- on. Then you would get on the plane and the cabin crew would be standing in rows along the length of plane ready to help people place items in over head. You could watch them watch passengers try to shove the entire content# of their garage into the over head and not addressing it. Gate and cabin crews created this mess and now the passengers have to clean it up.
It's time that carry on bag sizes are enforced. There should be a separate step before security that requires each carry on bag to be measured. Those that are too big are too should be required to go through regular baggage check. I used to fly many smaller regional airlines (USA and Canada) with very limited carry on bag capacity. It was common for those flights to require rolling carrying bags to be gate checked. I hate doing that. I prefer to use a travel backpack and a small laptop bag as my personal item.
About time they began enforcing limits on carry on. The many people who bring on lots of stuff not only greatly extends boarding and de-planing time, but in an emergency evacuation, some could be injured or lost due to baggage blocking egress or silly people who insist on grabbing what they have been told to abandon.
An infinity scarf with the hidden zipper is a good way to carry things you would put in small purse. My last trip Europe was late winter. I wore a heavy and light sweater traveling, which saved packing space. Ryan airlines will gate check your bigger airlines carry on bag at no extra charge, and it's easy to retrieve. On my next trip, I'll take a smaller carry on, wear a jacket with pockets, used as packing space, wear layers, make clever use of the personal bag, and just do more laundry.
@sarafstop32 - I have that same zippered Infinity scarf, and brought it to Europe last year, but more to keep extra money in so that it isn't in my wallet.😊
Saw a fashion layout of silky infinity scarves for spring/summer, since AC plus fans can be chilly. May not be sturdy enough for a zippered pouch attachment.
I don’t blame the airlines enforcing carryon size. I’ve seen people dragging bags on that I wonder why they weren’t flagged? I’ve brought this up to airport personnel. So beware there are people that get annoying and notice and will point out to airline personnel that you are trying to carry on a bag that’s almost the same size as a regular suitcase.
My husband and I usually end up gate checking our bags. My personal items bag holds all meds, an extra set of clothes and my purse. His is usually empty for our souvenirs.
I had to gate check my camera bag as it wouldn’t fit in the overhead bins on a regional jet. I was ok with that solution, but would never check in a camera bag like regular luggage at the counter. I appreciate that my bag was available at the gate following the flight.
Gate checking works only if you don't have multiple legs where both your check-in luggage and carry-on luggage have a chance of not arriving at your destination with you.
I used to fly back in the 80s and 90s and noticed a significant change occurring in the late 80s in reference to carry on luggage.. Some people appear to have no concept of weight and size restrictions..
Travel Tip: use a travel scarf that has large hidden pocket. The one I use fits a cell phone, money, credit card holder discretely. It also effectively hides the tell tale cross body bag strap. (Note: beware the cheap knock offs that often have a small pocket that holds less.)
@@lmo4879 my favorite is made by Waypoint and has a large zippered pocket. The scarf is lightweight and holds a lot without changing shape. I can fit my iPhone 12 Pro Max in it, along with my passport, and credit cards. For ease of access I use a waistband money belt, under my jeans, to hold my money.
And some have obvious zips or the material is too thin so you can see there's something there. I love the one I have, it's an animal print which seems to disguise a lot of bulges. But I do need to hang it right or you can see the drag of my items if I pack my phone, passport and some cards in there
In the old days, 1 checked luggage was usually included in the fare. If it wasn't so expensive to check a luggage, people would try to bend the carry-on rules so much.
I flew both and Lufthansa and United earlier this month. I lost count of how many people walked onto the plane with obviously oversized bags. Maybe it’s different from airlines to airline, but I know what I saw and that was absolutely no enforcement from either.
It's important to remember that if the carry-on handler exceeds the dimensions, you will have to check it in and they will charge you for that. Plan ahead.
I can confirm what you said about Southwest’s crackdown is correct. I recently took a trip and flew on Southwest and they did mention that blankets and pillows do count as personal items. However, I will say that they only announced this because the flight was completely full. I don’t think they made that announcement if the flight wasn’t full.
Yes, I have “gate checked” dozens of times. the only trick is if you have arrival times and connecting flight departure time that end up close together because of delays on the first flight.
Since you are not allowed or recommended to check in valuables or anything containing a battery the 7kg limit is unreasonable & unrealistic - pack a camera & lenses & laptop plus the necessary bit that go with it & your over the silly limits already - time the airlines woke up & provided the services needed by their customers instead of harassing them with bs rules & unreasonable restrictions.
I don't mind gate-checking a bag - IF I am on the last leg of my trip. That reduces the risk of the bag getting lost. Always make sure you know if the gate-checked bag will be brought up to the jetway after you land or will be sent to baggage claim!
My luggage is well worn, so maybe it's less likely to be stolen. I only book direct flights, on "name brand" airlines, to take advantage of my "Air-Miles" cards. I've decided that you only go around once, in life, so no more "cheap seats" for me. I did that for too many years.
Well sometimes there is no direct flight to a destination even from DFW where I fly out of. One has to connect and sometimes on different airlines. I only fly because I like to experience cultures and have vacations. Flying is not pleasant even if I’m not in”cheap seats” though upgraded class makes it so much better.
I agree 100%. We don’t fly carry on only anymore. I think it is too much of a hassle. We check our bags, then easily slip into our seats with our personal items under the seat and watch everyone desperately searching for space for their rolling luggage. So much less stress.
I don't fly very frequently, but before flying I always check the airline's website for current bag requirements, and I measure the bags I plan to use. And I refuse to fly airlines with a reputation for compensating airport employees for refusing bags. I'm looking at you, Frontier.
Today on AA I watched the gate agent force a passenger to check their bag because they had a roll aboard, a backpack and was holding a jacket. He tried to put his jacket on but the luggage police denied him anyways, since he might remove the jacket on the plane. Then, the flight attendant told me my underseat bag would have to be gate checked because it "had wheels" and was therefore not allowed, even though it was my only bag. I insisted it would fit and she relented but came over to make sure it fit with a big frowny face. So much for their "we fly for you" crapola.
Canadian here. Every time we fly Air transat out of Toronto International we are offered checked carry on at the gate. It's free and we've never had it stolen or lost. We've done this several times.
I don’t understand wanting to gate check. What’s in my roll aboard is usually an extra pair of shoes and clothes in case my checked luggage goes missing - having the carry on bag join the checked bag in “wonder where my bag is land” kind of defeats the purpose. The gate checked bags are quite often going to be at the luggage carousel these days.
I agree that having your carry on checked as regular luggage defeats the purpose. When given the choice to gate check confirm that your bags will be available as you exit your flight and not on the carousels. Happy travels!
I think it would be done if you didn't counter check a bag... that is what I am trying to figure out. I am scared to death my "personal item" will be taken or I will be told it's too big... I just keep obsessively measuring it lol. My husband want's to check our shared carry on bag... I am telling him heck no. I want to try to get it on the plane, and if not gate check is much better. We will already be gate checking carseats. But I agree. I do not ever want to be in where is my bag land lol!
Gate checking a bag is free. Depending upon the airline, your status and number of bags, you may otherwise be required to pay a fee to check your bag at the ticket counter. I wait until the last possible moment to relinquish any luggage.
@@stormbunnie6966 If I have valuable items in my roller bag, I put them inside a canvas tote - inside the roller bag. If the gate agent announces mandatory gate checks (usually when they’ve run out of overhead storage), I can simply and quickly remove the tote and relinquish the roller bag. My valuable items will be with me, as the tote replaces my roller bag as my second carry on item. It has never failed me.
Yes, I have gate-checked my bag/suitcase before when I didn't have a connecting flight. Actually, I have done this a few times. It is easy, convenient, and worry-free.
I traveled Frontier recently and I was able to bring on the plane a bag that contained only medications and wound care supplies. It weighed 18 lbs and was 22*14*12 at no charge and was still able to bring my personal item bag which fit the small bag box. I believe that was 14*9*21
Thanks to your tip about nail polish application before the flight i’ve managed to safely pass the first random swab in my life. I wore two pairs of latex gloves as I applied my toenail polish the night before the flight and it saved me and my baby sister from missing our flight
I have, for more than 25 years, always had 3 bags... my roll-on, my laptop backpack, and my cpap medical device. The last, being excluded from the rule. Of course, airlines know this and I have only been challenged on a, very very few, occasions. Doubt this fact would change w/o causing some ruckus.
Never gate check. Last American Airlines flight I took I was forced to gate check. The tag disappeared from my bag and they refused to give it to me. It went to the baggage office and I was told I could exit the terminal and get it. Or it would go to lost and found. Thankfully I had time between flights to do that otherwise everything would have been lost. Not flying AA again and never gate checking. Every employee was rude and unhelpful.
Flying used to be fun...back when seats were a comfortable size, leg room existed and there were enough overhead bins even on full flights bcs they weren't cramming us in like sardines. Now flying is not fun and I wish we lived in EU or UK so we could take the Eurorail. Train travel in US is ok (though not fast) if you are going to one of the half dozen places the trains go.
I was at Incheon airport in S. Korea and when I got to my gate, they asked me if I would like to check my carry on. First trip there I said no, but my second trip I said yes. I actually love it because I absolutely HATE finding a spot and retrieving it on the plane!
Carry-ons were never a problem until they started charging for checked bags. I've been forced to gate check a couple times because in spite of doing the online checkin at the earliest possible time I still almost always end up in the last boarding group. I also had an international return flight where I had to check the bag at the layover because I'd bought some liquids at the duty free shop.
@@HariSeldon913 I think that when lost bags became a big issue - a couple of years ago? - people switched to trying to carry everything on to the aircraft.
Thirty plus years ago I started packing carryon as the airlines misplaced our bags multiple times. Sometimes as much as two weeks. It had nothing to do with cost. This may sound “tacky” but I would pay to check a bag if I thought it would arrive with me at my destination.
@@ozgirl45 The airlines lose (or delay) TWO MILLION bags a year, just in the U.S. Yes, I want my regulation size carry-on in the overhead so I have some basic necessities when I get to my destination.
I've often brought bags that are a little larger than the maximum size to the gate and then done the gate check, one benefit I've seen quite often with gate checking is that I have been allowed to board in an earlier group. However I have noticed that quite often when I gate check I have to go to the baggage claim to get my bags they often don't put them back onto the jet way after the flight is done
I wore a very small sling bag once and the gate agent made me put it into my tote bag, because i also had a carry on 😒the sling bag was no bigger than my palm and i only had my phone and passport in it for easy access… now i no longer use a sling 🤷🏻♀️
My traveling rule (I always check a regular sized suitcase, and carry on a backpack) is that if the suitcase is lost or stolen, I can manage for at least two to three days at my destination based upon my backpack plus the clothes I'm wearing (ok, they will be re-worn). All valuables- devices, medication, some essential mini-toiletries, documents and essential miscellaneous go in the backpack. The clothes I wear traveling are sensible and versatile. And I rarely pack clothes I simply "couldn't" live without being permanently lost/stolen.
EAEYJET now charges for small wheeled bags that need to go into the overhead locker. These must be PAID FOR. You’re only allowed a bag of specific size which will fit under the seat in front of you by your feet. WITHOUT CHARGE
The rise of strict enforcement has been because it more prevalent a lot of people not only bringing more than two items but then also filling the overhead bins with more than one item. This despite having adequate leg room to stow it and in plenty of cases where checkin baggage is free
I avoid checking my bag bcos I don't trust any airline not to lose it. And when I travel I don't build into my itinerary the time it would take me to replace my stuff
Scottie Vest is the workaround. I do one carryon and personal and on the way home after we have loaded up on souvenirs the Scottie Vest takes all the souvenirs. Our son is flying Frontier and they charge for carryon $150 round trip from SLC to Oklahoma. He is taking my Scottie Vest which can hold all his cloths etc for a weekend trip.
I just returned from a trip to NYC. My go to carry on luggage have been a nice hard-sided bag that conforms to the 14x9x22 (phew!) and then I bought the largest zipped leather tote bag from Portland Leather a couple of years ago. It replaces the rolling hard sized Vera Bradley laptop bag I'd been using forever. Both fit under the seat with room to spare, but I can fit a LOT more into the leather tote bag. I added a nice long strap to that bag for travel and I am so pleased with the versatility I get out of it. We flew Delta's cheapest economy and for the flight up, we had to check our carry on bags. It wasn't too bad, but I regretted not moving my Airtags from our larger luggage. The flight back, we were able to bring on our carry on bags. However, for both flights, we were on 737-800s and you can't even stand your luggage up on its side in those luggage compartments! What the heck? When laid flat, only ONE bag fit into the overhead compartment. That is NUTS.
MCO to MNL via DFW: Carried three items on the first flight, yet got gate checked for the rolling carry on bag. No charge, AA. all arrived well. I am happy with low cost carriers like sprint and frontier, as it separates out the riffraff. Or just upgrade the seat, things get easier when they see you are on a C/D/J code ticket.
Why should neck pillow be considered as a separate personal item? I don't understand people complaining on that. If they're afraid to lack overhead space, no one puts pillow there. It is exactly for flying comfort . What's the reason to take it if you're not going to use it? Neck pillow will stay on the person on his seat at a duration of flight. Did anyone cosider that? Or we became the culture of punishment satisfaction? Should people choose pillow vs purse? I don't see logic in complaints aboit this one. Oversized baggage? Sure, completely right. But coat or neck pillow? Come on, complaints must be a joke.
On my last trip, I wore a cervical collar instead of taking a pillow. It wasn't counted as a carry-on and worked just as well, if not better, than a pillow.
Hardest thing to deal with is complying with the different dimensions of each airline. You need multiple carry on bag options because even if they’re all relatively the same you might need to shave off half an inch in width but be allowed an extra inch in height. It’s like they have a secret deal with luggage companies so we keep having to buy more luggage to comply.
I just go to thrift stores with a measuring tape and buy one slightly undersized both lengthwise, width wise, and depth wise after finding out what the smallest measurement is for each airline, ie. I take the smallest width allowed for any airline, I am likely to use, and do the same with the width and depth measurements... I also figure on buying a few things where I am going, if they will be cheaper there than at home. I am now, also considering taking my least favorite clothes on trip and leaving them behind on trip home, gives me more room for anything I want to buy on the trip...
My family and I have been flying on ANA for the last 10 years and last week for the first time they actually weighed our carry on luggage while flying in Business from Honolulu to Tokyo. We were really taken by surprise but all of our bags were below the limit. They didn’t check on our flight from Tokyo to Mumbai but I hope this isn’t a sign of what’s to come on more airlines in the future.
My last holiday involved 2 international flights and several domestic flights. I was using the same airline for the most part and the practices seemed to be different at every single airport, even when it was the same airline 🤷♀️😤🙄
We traveled to Italy this year on Delta & we each took a carryon suitcase & backpack & carried it on the plane with no problem on Delta. We also flew within Italy on ITA airlines & because it was a smaller plane we elected to check our carryon suitcase & just carryon our backpack. To our surprise ITA checked our luggage for free. We checked our luggage with ticket agent & NOT at the gate, we had a total of 4 flights within Italy in ITA airlines & each time we checked our carryon it was free. We also had a airpod tracker in our luggage.
3:27 NOT QUITE CORRECT: When multiple airlines are involved on an itinerary booked together in one ticket, the "MOST SIGNIGICANT CARRIER" Rule applies (defined in IATA resolution 302). this way, for instance on an international flight with a domestic leg in the origin or destination country, the INTERNATIONAL BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE APPLIES TO ALL LEGS. In general the Marketing Carrier's baggage policy prevails on code-share flights.
@nalukeko - I bought a new, smaller carry-on last year because my domestic bag was a little too large for international travel. I did miss that bit of extra space, though.
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Thank you for all the helpful tips! I've never done carry on only and will be starting in the middle of August for the foreseeable future. Never heard of gate check either! So many things to know and you are by far the most helpful that I've seen on UA-cam. :) Keep doing what you do please!
Traveling is becoming to become really annoying lately. I agree that some people exagerate but the mendatory sizes should apply to all airlines, not one size on each airline. Prices are getting higher and higher for a service not always good.
Have gate checked almost as often as they ask. Usually we fly from Tampa to Warsaw Poland and usually the flight from Tampa to ATL is full so they ask for gate checked items. I prepare my carry on with only stuff that doesn't matter if it is an then I have the rest of the flight with only my purse. It's great. It means I don't have to lug my carry on around two airports as that's how many transfer airports we usually have as they check it all the way to the final destination. Big relief.
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I have never had a problem with FROZEN WATER BOTTLES. do you know if that has changed?
What drives me nuts on a plane is when someone has a legitimate carryon but have an EXTRA carry on bag sitting on top of the bag, which is supposedly going to be stored at the passengers feet but is then stored overhead, taking up more of the limited room in the carry on compartments. And no one calls them out on it.
I’ve never voluntarily gate checked a bag but I’ve been forced to gate check a few times on full flights. Since my wife and I strictly follow the carry on rules I am annoyed when I have to gate check because I always see other passengers who have more than 2 items and suitcases that are too big taking up more than their fair share of the overhead bins.
Or sometimes the overhead bins are not full even though we are to,d they are
I have seen people denied carryon space because of flight crew or airline workers flying free paying passengers should come first.
@@vgshwk They're not flying free. They are being redeployed to support operations at other airports and flights. Personnel don't "magically" appear where they are needed.
@thedavidguy101 - Happened to me. Inconsiderate people throw both of their bags in the overhead, and you're forced to check your bag. Arrived in Alaska one time with personal shoulder bag only. Four of us had no checked bags (gate checked or otherwise) until the next afternoon. 😡
Solved problem by flying First or Business class the next four trips from New England to Alaska. Always room in the overhead.
@@SharonPerson-hm9ds if you are in the exit row with a bulk head and no seats in front of you they make you store your carryon and your computer bag up above in storage.
I was unexpectedly required to check a bag at the plane door. I forgot that my keys, which hadn't been used while traveling, were in the bag. I was shocked to find the bag never made it onto the plane. Had to call a friend to pick me up, I spent the night at her house, then she drove me back to the airport. I got the bag, then drove myself home. Nightmare!
I always keep keys, jewelry & medicine on my person when traveling. Obviously, I can’t bring my entire keychain but only the vehicle key.
Get a light compact bum bag to put around your waste where you can put stuff like keys, electric shaver, your phone, your money, a bit of makeup and jewelry, and your chargers just those little things you need to take out at security. That way you can quickly take it out and lob it into the trays, and they rush you through so fast now that less is more so keep in mind how fast they'll push you through and on top of it any other extra security checks along the way.
Ebay have some really good ones i got one myself because of the last time i went to turkey coming back was a nightmare, and then we had to go through another check where they literally looked through our whole bag. So i've opted to taking even less stuff and the bum bag because i just had it in a ziplock bag i was constantly throwing around but now we even have to take out jewelry a recent rule change here in the UK.
The ziplock thing hasn't exactly been working out anymore, but still a good idea to just put the little things all into the one ziplock bag then into your bum bag, instead of pulling out individual items at security then putting it all back in again because you need to be quick. I don't just put cosmetics in them but my padlocks, shopping cart coins, and a few other bits and you could use a little cosmetics container to put a few pieces of jewelry into it.
Everything now all electronics, different charges including travel ones, jewelry, cosmetics, so a bum bag was the easiest option to solve that issue and cope with the speed they push us through security. Really just have a think about what you truly need to take even in your hand luggage to reduce it as much as you possibly can, especially how many electronics you take and how much jewelry you bring. Outfits one outfit for every 2 days that way if you bring back any gifts you've got room to put it in your suitcase.
I love gate checking my bag. ...The last time I flew (American) they made an announcement, and I was the only one that took the opportunity. ..The gate agent was very appreciative and upgraded my seat. 😊 I never have anything overly valuable in my roller bag anyway. Still don't want it getting lost though.
That is awesome!
One time I checked in on the self service kiosk. I was then hounded by "helpful" American employees telling me I had too many items and I shooed them away as I went pre check. Then when I got to the gate, I gate checked my suitcase and put my purse into my laptop bag. So I went from what looked like 4 items to 2. I didn't feel the need to take the time to explain to the American employees my plans.
Oh and on the jet bridge, boarding the plane, I put my purse back on since it'll fit with my backpack under the seat in front of me when I take out my travel pillow and blanket.
People carrying meds or valuable jewelry can’t check them in! It’s not like theft is rare these days!
Meds and valuable are always in my personal item bag
My husband and I keep our medications and snacks in his CPAP carrier. Our water bottles have handles that clip to that bag. That cannot be separated from us. Whenever possible, we ship our clothing to our destination a week or two ahead of time, and ship it home with any trinkets we bought. It costs roughly the same as checking a bag, but so much less stress.@lskazalski
I flew Air France a couple months ago and while we were waiting for the boarding call, one of the gate agents walked around with a hand-held scale and a tape measure to check bags. She made the people with oversized items bring them to the counter to have them checked. Almost all of the people argued with her, but she stood firm. Good for her.
They should be checked for this before you go through security
Bet you were glad you were using imperial measurements.
The problem is : Air France has a 21.7 " (55 cm.) height limit strictly enforced. Got caught out my last trip.
Out of curiosity, were they only checking carry-on suitcases or all bags (e.g including backpacks)?
@@vgshwknot everyone checks in at the ticket counter and TSA agents aren’t responsible for knowing what carryon size restrictions every airline has.
One flight people were trying to find overhead space. A few had to gate check their bags. Once we landed, a gentleman a few rows ahead took his carry-on, backpack, and coat out of the overhead bin. People also need to have courtesy for others. He took up space that he didn't need to.
@@joanneloy9296 I see multiple people doing this on every flight.
Then he was definitely not a “gentleman.”
@@thedavidguy01 doesn't make it right though, does it?
@@jaytee6586 absolutely not! It’s my biggest complaint about passenger behavior
@@thedavidguy01 we are in total agreement on this one. Personal item to underneath the seat, Carryon to overhead bin. Why is it so hard to understand that for a lot of people?
3 weeks ago I was on a Southwest flight. They made numerous announcements about only 2 items and what would be included. Then they let people board with multiple items! They included neck pillows that were attached to bags and blankets. I wish they were consistent!
I work at an airport, the reason for the inconcistencies are mostly time constraints and not enough gate agents. Delays are more expensive than the fees customers would pay for their extra luggage.
Southwest doesn't count neck pillows against any baggage limits.
@@molonlabe9602 They said in the announcement they did.
Neck pillow shouldn’t count if attached. That’s ridiculous
@@molonlabe9602. I watched them count neck pillows while I was boarding at Sioux Falls airport.
Gate check doesn't always mean you pick it up on the jet bridge... In my experience in the past few years, those bags have gone to the carousel
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Until this year all of my gate checked bags were available right when I stepped off the plane. My first time this year was at LAX, I was confused when my bag wasn't there. I asked a baggage handler, and he said putting it there would be illegal which was more confusing since that's where my gate-checked bags have always been. I gate-checked for all of my other flights this year, and like the first, all of my bags went to the carousel.
Same.
Happened to me once. This can be a problem for international travel. Make sure your passport is not in the gate-checked bag, as you'll need that before the carousel. You may also not be able to risk gate-checking a bag if you need a visa to enter your layover country, but a visa is not otherwise required for transit.
Same for me.
In the past I've used a 'fishing' or 'photographer's' vest to carry a bunch of small items - its obviously clothing that you are wearing if you don't drape it over your arm. Without even trying hard I could get a all my paperwork, small camera, mobile phone, folding cup, various sun and eye glasses, a book or two, soft broadbrim hat & general EDC items in. If its one with a large backpanel pocket you could even fit a set of underwear and a soft shirt in there. Only once did an attendant offer to take my vest and put it with the suit coats from Business (I just grabbed my book and let her stow it, then picked it up on exiting.) It also helps get past the 'women's clothing has no pockets' problem too.
I’ve started bringing a backpack for the overhead bin and a larger purse for my personal item and that works well because my backpack fits my laptop, iPad, clothes, and my toiletries, and it isn’t bulky. My biggest pet peeve is people that put their bag in the overhead toward the front of the plane when their seat is in the back! One time i was the first person to be seated in my row and the overheads was already full. I had to put my bag in the overhead 6 rows behind my seat, so when it came time to deplane, I stood up, pointed to my bag and had people pass it to me because I couldn’t get to it.
On my last flght, I put all of my stuff in one carry on backpack (which rolls) and stuck my purse (which was empty) in my check in. Going down to 1 bag as opposed to 2 was actually kinda liberating.
I have to agree. We had to check the carry ons on the way to NY and it was nice traveling from the furthest gate with just my personal bag!
I never use the overhead as my things easily fit under my seat. I just feel to bad if someone else couldn’t have the space. It’s just being respectful and kind to your fellow passengers.
Sometimes there isn’t full access space under your seat.
@@vgshwk that is true on small quick flights. In that case I just let them stow it if they ask for volunteers. I forget about those small flights.
@@beanie7547On some of our real small planes everybody had to gate check their bags. Hardly room in the overhead for a big box of cereal, much less a carry-on bag.
@@SharonPerson-hm9ds it would be nice to go back to the days when you didn’t have to pay for luggage, a seat and now a pillow.
@@beanie7547 I agree. It's a problem the airlines have helped to create. That, and their dismal record of losing bags or taking forever to get checked bags onto the carousel.
The first time I flew I was going to Haiti. We flew from Atlanta to Miami where people were asked to check their carry on before heading to Port au Prince. I didn't know any better so I obliged. When I got to Haiti everyone got their bag back except me. I started to panic bc everything I needed for my trip was in that bag. Our missionary guide talked to the lady at the counter and she was no help and basically said 'too bad' about me not getting my bag. Well, God provided! Our leader kept talking to the lady and getting to know her and they realized she lived near where we would be staying and they had things in common, etc. At this point she decided to go "look" for my bag even though she had already said multiple times that it wasn't there. She went straight through a door, got my bag, came back and said that it had arrived on an earlier flight. Praise God that I got it back 🙌🏼 I learned right then to NEVER check my carry-on!
Amen !
To do easily access your bag for you was a wise decision of the airport employer when she learned she lived near where you were staying. Would have been awkward for her to be seen by you with your belongings.
Yes, very good the conversation persisted to retrieve your bag.
As people who live overseas and must carry any li-ion items on the plane, the weight restrictions are becoming more difficult to comply with. I appreciate wanting to limit carry on weight and sizes, but some airlines make it impossible to carry certain essentials anymore. Going to a third world nation, we must be prudent about what we leave in checked luggage. From the sounds of it, this issue is becoming more common in North America, unfortunately.
@@ejr2002 It's been happening everywhere for a long time now but it's happening to such bad levels now that it's just not worth taking anything valuable even designer stuff it's just simply not worth the fuss over it all when too many people have sticky fingers. They'll do it even from our own airports it doesn't have to reach the airport of the country we're going to it will happen as soon as it's in the luggage hold.
Personally i take photos of everything every item including the outside of my suitcase and my backpack and everything that's in there too both for inside airports and for in the hotels we're staying at. Then i carry two mini padlocks with me so when i get to the hotel i use them for when i leave the room i'll lock it. I'll then put a ziplock tye through the zip holes before i leave home and when i'm checking out the hotel to keep it locked. However how many scratches my hard suitcase gained last time i went on holiday i've decided to buy a cover because they'll destroy it if they don't steal it.
At our airports in the UK they've loosened some restrictions like we can take 1 liter of liquids again i guess they got fed up of all the wasted water lol so i guess we get to keep it again. But in other ways we're now being told to take all electronics out including travel charges and all the wires, i take it because they figured they could be rigged including our cameras.
If they have a gate check announcement, I usually do gate check my carryon. My exception is if there is a stop and plane change. Then, I am protective. I prefer carryon to checking a bag. It keeps me from overpacking and over souveniring.
My exception is if the flight is in the evening and I know that I would have little time at the destination to catch bus/train to the city
Last time I volunteered to gate check my bag, I got to move a few classes up in boarding. This was so worth it since I didn't have to stand in the barely moving queue onboard, waiting for other passengers trying to cram their oversize bags into the overhead bins! I just walzed on and walked right to my seat in the back of the plane. Totally worth it!
That's interesting. While I would never do this if I was catching a connection, it may be something to consider in the future if I intend to stay at my destination city a couple of days and aren't pressed for time in clearing customs etc (although I usually like to stop in at a restroom on my way to customs to freshen up bcos then I don't usually get stuck in a long, boring line when I'm already dead on my feet); but I think I'd feel safer having an ETag in that case (I don't see much point for this with checked luggage as I can't see how it benefits you knowing that your luggage isn't heading in the same direction as you when you're already on the plane).
I have a lightweight backpack that is 18x14x8 that can squish down if not overpacked and a Take Off luggage with the same dimensions (when the wheels are off) to avoid those pesky size limitations. So many luggage brands SAY their carryons are 22x14x9, but they actually measure as larger dimensions
I had a tiff with a seller about that. They say it is 20" but it's really 22" with the wheels.
They just ignored me when I wrote to them that they needed to be more accurate with their descriptions.
Well, don't y'all measure before buying? Don't trust sales clerks. Wheels are included. Carrying a soft sewing type tape measure is also convenient for other shopping.
@@jspinner47I just say "Thanks, but I will just double check with my handy tape measure." I wouldn't bother to write them. It's international that they lie btw. However, I give credit where it's due. I questioned the price of two seemingly identical bags. The sales lady said the expensive one is lighter. You can pack more. This proved to be correct.
Good info. Whenever I've gate checked a bag it goes to baggage claim. Also, something to keep in mind is that on many airlines if you're in an aisle seat, the area under the seat tends to be smaller than the middle or aisle seat.
same. Its always gone to baggage claim but its generally first off.
Yes because checking your carry-on at the gate is distinct from Gate Checking, which is for instruments, mobility aids, baby strollers etc. that you might not need on the plane but that need better handling or that you will need in the airport. Stuff that is actually gate checked goes to the jet bridge, but the pilfered carry-on gets stickered to your destination and therefore becomes subject to getting lost or whatever, unless you go through customs with it and can convince your next leg to let you have it.
Finally someone addressed this. All I want is for these airlines to sit down and decide on ONE size for carry-ons. Just ONE!
Also, you guys are going in for a big surprise, when you travel overseas... 7-10kgs is what's allowed in the cabin (carry-on + personal item weight). I think Emirates doesn't even allow personal items anymore if you buy an economic class ticket. This is getting out of hand
British Airways allows 23kg in both your carry on and personal item.
@@paulchallenor8675 That’s ridiculous
Another thing that would help is if the aircraft manufacturers made their O/H bins to fit the max & agreed sizes FULLY IN and ON EDGE.
Yes, the CONTROLLING freak GREEDY COMPANIES of these Days!!! NOW you must have and Extra $5K or $10K to Buy Stuff whereever You Go because the GREEDY AIRLINES don't want You to Bring your personal belongings that you NEED to use where you are going!!
IF PEOPLE continue to allow the ABUSE AGAINST THEM from these Greedy and Abusive $ Billionaires $$$$ then Passengers Should NOT Complain when ABUSIVE AIRLINES tell them that they CANNOT TRAVEL with their medicines, wheelchairs, and medical feeding pumps.
Now that United no longer lets me do the "fanny pack is a piece of clothing" thing, for my travel outfit, I wear a Magellan Travel Vest and multi-pocket black cargo pants. After I go through TSA, I put everything I need for the flight into all my pockets. So that's the last vestige of what counts as clothing vs carry on.
No kidding. Since I now have to stuff my teeny cross body bag into my personal item bag,
(Even Southwest), I too stop after TSA and stuff the pockets of my cargo travel pants and a jacket I may not even need!!! I pack an empty purse. I also bought one of those stuff able travel pillows. If they don’t let me bring it on board, I’ll just wear the jacket I stuff it with. 😊
Hmm, I wonder if they would catch my waist pack as I generally have it under an oversized t-shirt? I also have a thing called a leg safe that goes around my calf and is under my pants.
@@tammaratiffany7425 Let's JUST STOP FLYING for FUN, let ONLY the WEALTHY FLIGHT, the commoners like us is what is Keeping them in BUSINESS. They forgot the PANDEMIC and how much they LOST.
That's a joke! they'd never do that to us here in the UK because where do you put your money? and they know our money has to be checked in other countries because they need to know we have enough money to visit.
I flew from Tampa to Honolulu last year I had a 5 hour layover in Seattle. My sister lives there and was going to show me around during the long layover. I specifically asked if they needed volunteers to gate check bags. They did as the flight was almost full and minimal overhead space. So I didn't have to lug it out and back through security and into my sisters car during the layover.
United made me gate check my rollaboard because my briefcase didnt count as a personal item because it wouldnt fit under the seat un front if me. Except it did and does and will, but if you even try to talk with them, they escalate and bully because they can. And they do.
I'm sure they get tired of passengers disputing carry-on sizes etc. :(
@@chrisrobinson3980 I would hope that they can see how many times and how many miles Ive flown on United and give me a little bit of credibility.
These days I screenshot their own baggage policy so I can show it to them, then insist they measure my bag
Also, remember regarding “gate checking“ from various travel experts: “Unlike bags you check ahead of a flight, an airline will check any otherwise allowed carry-on bag at the gate for free, regardless of your fare type.
However, this allowance does not extend to passengers who try to bring a full-sized carry-on item on board when their fare type does not permit them to do so.”
I am so glad that some of the airlines are enforcing the baggage rules. It takes me so long to pack witnin the guidelines and then people show up with oversized luggage and get away with it. I have volunteered to gate check my luggage a few times and recently on international trips the gate checked luggage needed to be picked up at the luggage carousel. Sometimes when I volunteer to gate check my carry-on i get bumped up into a better loading zone as well.
NO - instead of Supporting Your Abuser and making them A bigger monster than they are; You Should STOP loving your abuser and Should START SUPPORTING those who are being ABUSED by the ELITE SOCIETY. They became the monsters they are thanks to PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU!!
Increase security on the baggage pickup carrosels - you'll get more checked in baggage.
A long time ago there was security at baggage claim.
@@jacquelinegros403 And you had to show your bag ticket to get out of the baggage claim.
@@kelqueen9998 kelqueen9998, yes you had to show your baggage claim ticket to the security guard that was present. It worked well.👍😀
Great idea. Way back when, they actually had a person check the baggage claim ticket !!
@@kathleencooney1518 yes!
On my last 2 flights I did have by bag checked at the gate. And i was glad for it, I felt confident I'd meet up with it at baggage claim(and did) and i didn't have to fight for an overhead spot or wrestle with the bag on and off the plane.
Just flew this weekend. No crackdown on American. Every passenger with a roller bag for their carry on and a big, fat backpack the same size as their "personal item." Where do BOTH go? Right in the overhead so the bins are full after about 2/3 of the passengers have boarded. Start cracking down on the personal items.
I disagree with the statement that gate checked bags will be waiting for you on the jetway. I have had to get checked many bags and I have had it go both ways. I have had to pick up a checked bag at the carousel.
Yep. My daughter was forced to gate-check on the way back from Mexico, despite the bag being smaller than the limit. We nearly missed our next flight because they sent it on the carousel and they misplaced it for an hour, and we still had to go through immigration.
It depends on the carrier. I've had mine gate checked on Delta and United, and they were waiting for me at the gate.
I’ve never, ever had a gate checked bag waiting for me on the jetway, this is on United, Aeromexico, Icelandic, Delta, Southwest, American, and British Airways
The bento bag is a $400 bag in my country. There are so many cheaper options (and I’ve never seen anyone carry or use their own blanket on a plane). Wear more clothes
I fly a lot for work. While I don't think that gate-checking a bag is a bad idea, there are MANY times that the airline has said that gate-checked bags will be picked up at the baggage claim and not at the arrival gate. In fact, I would say that this happens more often. It used to be the other way, but has mostly changed.
Back in the 70's and 80's i flew a few times never had any stolen luggage because there was people at doors before you left that scanned your tags and checked your id i think they need to go back to that then people wouldn't be scared to check there bags!!! No one could get out the door with the wrong bag but they have gotten so greedy they dont want to hire the extra people i dont know when they got away from that so sad!!
Unfortunately that might not work during times where there is a lot of people flying, like for Christmas or Thanksgiving, especially in very busy airports.
@@spottedtime Why? It used to.
Because airline will not reimburse you for damaged or stolen luggage. You have to fight with them for many months. And result could be negative
Yes! We have this in my country, Dominican Republic. It doesn't really delay at all, and some of our airports are the busiest in Latin America, but for larger airports like those in USA, it's probably more trouble than it's worth.
I think theft is less of a concern to the average traveler (in terms of checking bags) than the airline losing your bag. This has become such a common occurrence it just isn't worth checking your bag.
Until they make a significant and sustained improvement in the extreme disorganization that has caused this increasing problem, travelers will increasingly avoid checking luggage.
Eg. Many travel vloggers have been saying for some time that unless your actually moving country, you shouldn't be checking your luggage (the risks of the former are outweighed by the benefits in the latter case). But I'm starting to think that if I ever decided to move country I'd try to book a transitioning cruise (and I'm definitely not a cruise person - never done a cruise in my life; that's how little I trust airlines with my bag)
They need to start putting big fluorescent labels or tags of one of two colors and apply them to the outside of the bag on the side that it would be facing out, if it were properly stowed in the overhead. Whatever that side might be. Bright yellow for overhead bags. Bright pink for personal items. Spot check the bins before take off and before you close the door. Pink = OUT. No label = OUT. Throw it on the Skybridge and make someone come claim it and stow it properly.
I had to gate-check my banjo once. I was pretty much panicking the whole flight, but to the airline's credit, it was fine and wasn't damaged during the flight.
Ask to store it in the closet. Yes, planes have a closet. ua-cam.com/video/9e6QVm9_yec/v-deo.htmlsi=O5KC4DQ4wleGTeE_
I love to gate check my bag.
1) I can use the wheels to get my under-seat bag to the gate,
2) I know my bag is getting on the same plane as I am,
3) My bag is last-on, first-off,
4) I can change flights at the gate because I have all my bags with me.
5) The gate agent loves to check the bags.
That first-on/first-off theory hasn’t worked for me.
It (rather) won't work in Europe though. When I gate checked my carry on in past it was still put with other luggage and I had to wait for it on baggage carousel - it was ok for me as I didn't have another flight and have enough time to get out of airport and catch bus to the city, but I wouldn't do that in evening flights where I need to walk out of airport fast to catch last bus etc
There are videos of Gate check agents tossing the bags down the stairs from the gangway. Cool viewing. I hope one of those bouncy bundles was not yours.😁
@@MaraMara89true
@@missmayflower it's LIFO ;)
Within the last 2 and half years, I have flown United and ANA airlines. Both times I was asked to gate check my carry on due to a lack of space and both times I was the first one asked. I suspect it was because I'm over 60 and under 5'2'. I would have had to asked for help to put it in an overhead bin. It was free and I felt it was very considerate and respectful. I really appreciated it.
Nice when something makes your travels just a little easier! Happy travels, Martha!
I consolidate my purse with my personal bag when boarding. It may be an unpopular opinion, but I am glad if the airlines are cracking down on people dragging multiple handheld items on board. Some people are really ridiculous.
I have been doing that for decades. This two item limit is nothing new.
Agree with you!!
I’ve been doing this as well for over 20 years & I’m thrilled that airlines are starting to crack down.
I was taught that a purse is your personal item; you get a carry on suit case and a purse/backpack/suitcase/tote/etc. 2 items, 1 over head spot, 1 under-seat spot, that’s it. And you wear your jacket until in the air in case there’s an emergency. I don’t see how that’s too complicated for people.
Not an unpopular opinion at all. The majority of us travelers welcome adherence to the rules. One time I had a carryon and personal item and swung by for food on a layover. As I was in line to board I quickly stuffed the food into my personal item so I was back to two items. Voila. Simple!
I gate checked my carryon when the gate agents were making announcements asking for people to check their carryons. It ended up in the checked luggage bin at the destination.
This is US domestic in 2018 on a 737.
I now never gate check when a general request is made and have never been forced to gate check.
I now try very hard to not be in the last boarding group to ensure there is a place somewhere in the overhead bins.
We just had to gate check in Newark, NJ, BUT, we had to pick our luggage up at baggage claim. Lots of us in the last boarding group were told our luggage didn’t fit. Once the doors closed we were then told some luggage didn’t fit ON THE PLANE. We were headed overseas. That was a nail biter.
Thanks to READING ALL This ABUSE from the ELITE SOCIETY AIRLINES, I will STOP TRAVELING. I hate ABUSE, and people these days Seem to be OK to PAY EXTRA, like every passenger is paying these days to travel, EXTRAS $$$$$$, only to be Controlled & Abused by these Greedy, Disgusting Airlines.
About time! We are frequent fliers and have grown tired of trying to find overhead storage for our 'legal' sized carryon. The battle to find overhead storage also slows boarding.
Seems like last boarding would be a good way to go
@@jennifercarr7351 No you have to mad rush to get on first just to find overhead space, it's rediculous
Thanks for the updates! There are slightly different carry-on measurement limitations for the different airlines. Even a “small camera” can be stored in a fairly large padded bag (so, not so small anymore). Due to Airline flight cancellations (& the Airlines Increasingly losing, damaging and rerouting luggage incorrectly), passengers now want to “keep their belongings with them”… This has led to huge increases of carry-on…. In addition, carry-on fees of $25-$50 per bag is terrible
😊we have had that for years here in Australia, Jetstar are very strict, they even have a person with a weighing trolley to check everyone getting on the flight. All the carryon luggage can only come to 7 kilos in all unless you opt to pay more for 14 kilos.
Wear a jacket.
I do sometimes gate check a bag, or even to baggage claim to reduce what I’m carrying. I’ll do this most often on the way home because if my bag is lost or stolen the thief gets a mash of dirty clothes.
😅 Great idea! I also buy used, good sturdy, but UGLY, scratched bags. I think thieves might look at it and die laughing! LOL!
@@tbacon2784 Well, you made me laugh! 😂 Thanks.😊
@@SharonPerson-hm9ds you are welcome; any time... ;>)
Wear a Scottie Vest. Sucker in XL holds easily 4 days of clothing and a pair of shoes.
@rncondie what is a scottie vest?
We gate checked on our last flight and the luggage was not available at the gate as we were getting off but had to go to the carousel to retrieve it. And it was very damaged. We emptied the contents in our car and turned it in for a voucher to replace the carry-on suitcase. That is why we usually do carry-on and a personal item. Thanks for the updates!
so you are looking for sympathy for being an entitled brat?
I have decided that nylon shopping bags are the way to go.
One is the carry-on. Another is the personal item.
Coupled with my policy of very lean travel and “buy-it-there”, so far I’m winning this game.
I am old and retired. I have one more Ace to play: Don’t Go!
Thank you …
always go!
I also do the buy it there plan
@generator6946 - I'm old and retired, too. Now I have time, so I always go!
"BUY IT THERE" So, AGAIN, everything is for those WHO HAVE EXTRA MONEY to throw around. How about those with Children?? How about those with Special Needs?? How about those with Special items they Need that they CANNOT BUY IT THERE?? And how about the MILLIONS of travelers that don't have EXTRA MONEY like YOU to throw around??
WHY ARE WE PAYING ATROCIOUS AIRPLANE TICKETS for ?? LOL, OH I get it!! to continue to make the Wealthy MORE RICH!!!!!
Just a reminder that medical devices don't count in your two item limit. I board with my CPAP, backpack, and roller bag all the time.
Is this true on all airlines including international?
@@taem111 My wife and I have travelled to Europe with our CPAP devices 3 times and did not have any problems. What I do is to go to the counter before boarding to show them our CPAP bags just to let them know what they are. We also have a medical tag attached. Some gate agents are not familiar with what a CPAP is so it gives us a chance to educate them.
I really want a travel booking website that allows you to compare apples to apples with regards to flights. I would love to be able to properly compare 2 flights to the same destination where one includes the luggage with another that charges $60 but is $40 cheaper, or meals vs on board purchases, etc... One of those flight aggregators would likely get my business by having that feature.
Personally, I welcome this strict enforcement of carryon bags. So sick of those people bringing bulky carryon then trying to shove them in the overhead bin, squishing other passenger's bags as if they were annoyance to them. We've lost civility and respect for others.
my last flight, people were stuffing the overhead full of personal items WHILE the recorded reminders that carryons go in the overhead and personal items go under the seat, was playing.
Yup. A roll aboard with the gussets open to an extra 6" in depth, and a backpack the size of said suitcase - Then they toss both in the overhead taking up the space of three passengers, and don't care a bit.
@@DonLicuala I get it but that's not practical. There are things you want to carry-on in the event luggage gets lost like medications and extra clothes you can get by with until your lost luggage is located. One year I was going to a semi-formal event in VA and my luggage got lost. Not only did I not have what I needed to wear, I had to wear the same thing I wore on the plane. It was a nice sweater and decent pants but still it was out of place. I guess I could have run to a formal place and the last minute and maybe rented a tux but that would have been a tad much for attire. By the time my luggage was delivered to the hotel, it was way too late. The event was over. Fortunately, I had a few things in the carry-on.
@@DonLicuala or just check luggage for free. While we're at it, they should provide a snack or meal in accordance with the duration of the flight, in the price of the ticket.
I remember the first time I flew in the USA and I was shocked at what people were bringing on the plane as hand luggage. I'd flown all over Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia by that time and was used to size and weight restrictions for hand luggage.
TSA and AFM (American Federation of Musicians) struck an agreement about 20 years ago that allowed a musical instrument as a carry on - provided it fit into the overhead. Will these new rules render traveling musicians to still be in compliance? The biggest nightmare, especially for professional musicians, is being forced to check an instrument that is usually custom built or irreplaceable. Baggage handlers are already brutal with their handling of suitcases. An instrument doesn’t stand a chance!
And if it gets stolen, they cannot perform their gig at the destination, it's lost income as well as lost instrument
Often times, the flight attendant will assist you in locating a closet that has space where the instrument can be stored vertically with the coats up in the business cabin. Unless you’re one of the lucky few to board early, rarely is there room in the overhead for a flight case!😢
@@MrTunalic This is why I am flying business class this time, so my walker support can be stored there....cos disability items dont stand a chance either. I'm glad to hear they are still free.
With Lufthansa (major german airline) you'll buy a seat for the big instruments and ramp-agents will secure it safely.
@@JessieB_good luck. Flew First class for reasons.. got harassed the entire trip by bully lead air waitress, biased hire. Threw her weight around and threatened with her situational authority. I felt so unsafe..
I gate-check on almost every flight. I love not having to fight for overhead space and just grabbing it on the jetway at my destination!
In Canada, when a bag is gate checked at the gate, the bags usually arrive at the luggage carousel at the flight destination airport (Like with Air Canada) rather than at the door of the aircraft. This may not work out for passengers who may have a connecting flight from that particular destination airport.
I travelled frequently for work in Canada and over a 20 odd years I only once seen gate crews challenge a passenger about number and size of carry- on. Then you would get on the plane and the cabin crew would be standing in rows along the length of plane ready to help people place items in over head. You could watch them watch passengers try to shove the entire content# of their garage into the over head and not addressing it. Gate and cabin crews created this mess and now the passengers have to clean it up.
It's time that carry on bag sizes are enforced. There should be a separate step before security that requires each carry on bag to be measured. Those that are too big are too should be required to go through regular baggage check. I used to fly many smaller regional airlines (USA and Canada) with very limited carry on bag capacity. It was common for those flights to require rolling carrying bags to be gate checked. I hate doing that. I prefer to use a travel backpack and a small laptop bag as my personal item.
This is far easier to monitor at smaller airports. But the majority of people don't use those regional airports
About time they began enforcing limits on carry on. The many people who bring on lots of stuff not only greatly extends boarding and de-planing time, but in an emergency evacuation, some could be injured or lost due to baggage blocking egress or silly people who insist on grabbing what they have been told to abandon.
An infinity scarf with the hidden zipper is a good way to carry things you would put in small purse. My last trip Europe was late winter. I wore a heavy and light sweater traveling, which saved packing space. Ryan airlines will gate check your bigger airlines carry on bag at no extra charge, and it's easy to retrieve. On my next trip, I'll take a smaller carry on, wear a jacket with pockets, used as packing space, wear layers, make clever use of the personal bag, and just do more laundry.
@sarafstop32 - I have that same zippered Infinity scarf, and brought it to Europe last year, but more to keep extra money in so that it isn't in my wallet.😊
Saw a fashion layout of silky infinity scarves for spring/summer, since AC plus fans can be chilly. May not be sturdy enough for a zippered pouch attachment.
IT has gotten RIDICULOUS!!!!!
I don’t blame the airlines enforcing carryon size. I’ve seen people dragging bags on that I wonder why they weren’t flagged? I’ve brought this up to airport personnel. So beware there are people that get annoying and notice and will point out to airline personnel that you are trying to carry on a bag that’s almost the same size as a regular suitcase.
My husband and I usually end up gate checking our bags. My personal items bag holds all meds, an extra set of clothes and my purse. His is usually empty for our souvenirs.
I had to gate check my camera bag as it wouldn’t fit in the overhead bins on a regional jet. I was ok with that solution, but would never check in a camera bag like regular luggage at the counter. I appreciate that my bag was available at the gate following the flight.
Gate checking works only if you don't have multiple legs where both your check-in luggage and carry-on luggage have a chance of not arriving at your destination with you.
I used to fly back in the 80s and 90s and noticed a significant change occurring in the late 80s in reference to carry on luggage.. Some people appear to have no concept of weight and size restrictions..
Travel Tip: use a travel scarf that has large hidden pocket. The one I use fits a cell phone, money, credit card holder discretely. It also effectively hides the tell tale cross body bag strap. (Note: beware the cheap knock offs that often have a small pocket that holds less.)
Oooh
This is nothing less than cheating to get around the regulations.
Can you recommend some brands / options?
@@lmo4879 my favorite is made by Waypoint and has a large zippered pocket. The scarf is lightweight and holds a lot without changing shape. I can fit my iPhone 12 Pro Max in it, along with my passport, and credit cards. For ease of access I use a waistband money belt, under my jeans, to hold my money.
And some have obvious zips or the material is too thin so you can see there's something there.
I love the one I have, it's an animal print which seems to disguise a lot of bulges. But I do need to hang it right or you can see the drag of my items if I pack my phone, passport and some cards in there
In the old days, 1 checked luggage was usually included in the fare. If it wasn't so expensive to check a luggage, people would try to bend the carry-on rules so much.
@@sbarmiueenl,
AGREED!
Even DELTA (Doesn’t Ever Leave The Airport) is charging for checked baggage.
I flew both and Lufthansa and United earlier this month. I lost count of how many people walked onto the plane with obviously oversized bags. Maybe it’s different from airlines to airline, but I know what I saw and that was absolutely no enforcement from either.
I thought Luf were supposed to be quite strict. I've heard they are in Europe
It's important to remember that if the carry-on handler exceeds the dimensions, you will have to check it in and they will charge you for that. Plan ahead.
I can confirm what you said about Southwest’s crackdown is correct. I recently took a trip and flew on Southwest and they did mention that blankets and pillows do count as personal items. However, I will say that they only announced this because the flight was completely full. I don’t think they made that announcement if the flight wasn’t full.
Yes, I have “gate checked” dozens of times. the only trick is if you have arrival times and connecting flight departure time that end up close together because of delays on the first flight.
Since you are not allowed or recommended to check in valuables or anything containing a battery the 7kg limit is unreasonable & unrealistic - pack a camera & lenses & laptop plus the necessary bit that go with it & your over the silly limits already - time the airlines woke up & provided the services needed by their customers instead of harassing them with bs rules & unreasonable restrictions.
I don't mind gate-checking a bag - IF I am on the last leg of my trip. That reduces the risk of the bag getting lost. Always make sure you know if the gate-checked bag will be brought up to the jetway after you land or will be sent to baggage claim!
My luggage is well worn, so maybe it's less likely to be stolen. I only book direct flights, on "name brand" airlines, to take advantage of my "Air-Miles" cards. I've decided that you only go around once, in life, so no more "cheap seats" for me. I did that for too many years.
Well sometimes there is no direct flight to a destination even from DFW where I fly out of. One has to connect and sometimes on different airlines. I only fly because I like to experience cultures and have vacations. Flying is not pleasant even if I’m not in”cheap seats” though upgraded class makes it so much better.
I agree 100%. We don’t fly carry on only anymore. I think it is too much of a hassle. We check our bags, then easily slip into our seats with our personal items under the seat and watch everyone desperately searching for space for their rolling luggage. So much less stress.
I don't fly very frequently, but before flying I always check the airline's website for current bag requirements, and I measure the bags I plan to use. And I refuse to fly airlines with a reputation for compensating airport employees for refusing bags. I'm looking at you, Frontier.
Today on AA I watched the gate agent force a passenger to check their bag because they had a roll aboard, a backpack and was holding a jacket. He tried to put his jacket on but the luggage police denied him anyways, since he might remove the jacket on the plane. Then, the flight attendant told me my underseat bag would have to be gate checked because it "had wheels" and was therefore not allowed, even though it was my only bag. I insisted it would fit and she relented but came over to make sure it fit with a big frowny face. So much for their "we fly for you" crapola.
Canadian here. Every time we fly Air transat out of Toronto International we are offered checked carry on at the gate. It's free and we've never had it stolen or lost. We've done this several times.
Good to know! I am actually using Air Transat for my next flight.
I don’t understand wanting to gate check. What’s in my roll aboard is usually an extra pair of shoes and clothes in case my checked luggage goes missing - having the carry on bag join the checked bag in “wonder where my bag is land” kind of defeats the purpose. The gate checked bags are quite often going to be at the luggage carousel these days.
I agree that having your carry on checked as regular luggage defeats the purpose. When given the choice to gate check confirm that your bags will be available as you exit your flight and not on the carousels. Happy travels!
I think it would be done if you didn't counter check a bag... that is what I am trying to figure out. I am scared to death my "personal item" will be taken or I will be told it's too big... I just keep obsessively measuring it lol. My husband want's to check our shared carry on bag... I am telling him heck no. I want to try to get it on the plane, and if not gate check is much better. We will already be gate checking carseats. But I agree. I do not ever want to be in where is my bag land lol!
Gate checking a bag is free. Depending upon the airline, your status and number of bags, you may otherwise be required to pay a fee to check your bag at the ticket counter. I wait until the last possible moment to relinquish any luggage.
@@stormbunnie6966 If I have valuable items in my roller bag, I put them inside a canvas tote - inside the roller bag. If the gate agent announces mandatory gate checks (usually when they’ve run out of overhead storage), I can simply and quickly remove the tote and relinquish the roller bag. My valuable items will be with me, as the tote replaces my roller bag as my second carry on item. It has never failed me.
@OTatime can you do that if younhave a personal item as well? I plan on putting all my important items & kids needs in my backpack/personal item
Yes, I have gate-checked my bag/suitcase before when I didn't have a connecting flight. Actually, I have done this a few times. It is easy, convenient, and worry-free.
I applaud rules being enforced. Lately, it’s been ridiculous the amount of crap passengers are bringing on the flight.
Thanks for watching!
Great news. Some of these so called carry on roller bags take up a whole bin overhead.
I’m so happy to hear this because people bring extremely too many things and it’s not fair to other passengers.
I traveled Frontier recently and I was able to bring on the plane a bag that contained only medications and wound care supplies. It weighed 18 lbs and was 22*14*12 at no charge and was still able to bring my personal item bag which fit the small bag box. I believe that was 14*9*21
All medical supplies travel free and can't count against the allowance baggage allowance
Thanks to your tip about nail polish application before the flight i’ve managed to safely pass the first random swab in my life. I wore two pairs of latex gloves as I applied my toenail polish the night before the flight and it saved me and my baby sister from missing our flight
Greedy airlines and grasping airports have destroyed the joy of flying for me now, with their endless tricks and traps!
I have, for more than 25 years, always had 3 bags... my roll-on, my laptop backpack, and my cpap medical device. The last, being excluded from the rule. Of course, airlines know this and I have only been challenged on a, very very few, occasions. Doubt this fact would change w/o causing some ruckus.
I always check my main luggage. I get so frustrated that so many people won’t and bring quite large bags on a carryon. This is a good thing.
Never gate check. Last American Airlines flight I took I was forced to gate check. The tag disappeared from my bag and they refused to give it to me. It went to the baggage office and I was told I could exit the terminal and get it. Or it would go to lost and found. Thankfully I had time between flights to do that otherwise everything would have been lost. Not flying AA again and never gate checking. Every employee was rude and unhelpful.
Flying used to be fun...back when seats were a comfortable size, leg room existed and there were enough overhead bins even on full flights bcs they weren't cramming us in like sardines.
Now flying is not fun and I wish we lived in EU or UK so we could take the Eurorail. Train travel in US is ok (though not fast) if you are going to one of the half dozen places the trains go.
I wish I had the super-power of teleportation but 🤷♀️
Exactly and now it's so busy and nightmare sometimes
I was at Incheon airport in S. Korea and when I got to my gate, they asked me if I would like to check my carry on. First trip there I said no, but my second trip I said yes. I actually love it because I absolutely HATE finding a spot and retrieving it on the plane!
Carry-ons were never a problem until they started charging for checked bags. I've been forced to gate check a couple times because in spite of doing the online checkin at the earliest possible time I still almost always end up in the last boarding group. I also had an international return flight where I had to check the bag at the layover because I'd bought some liquids at the duty free shop.
@@HariSeldon913 I think that when lost bags became a big issue - a couple of years ago? - people switched to trying to carry everything on to the aircraft.
Yes the problem started when they started selling tickets without baggage.
Carry-on bags plus the kitchen sink have been a problem for years.
Thirty plus years ago I started packing carryon as the airlines misplaced our bags multiple times. Sometimes as much as two weeks. It had nothing to do with cost. This may sound “tacky” but I would pay to check a bag if I thought it would arrive with me at my destination.
@@ozgirl45 The airlines lose (or delay) TWO MILLION bags a year, just in the U.S.
Yes, I want my regulation size carry-on in the overhead so I have some basic necessities when I get to my destination.
I've often brought bags that are a little larger than the maximum size to the gate and then done the gate check, one benefit I've seen quite often with gate checking is that I have been allowed to board in an earlier group. However I have noticed that quite often when I gate check I have to go to the baggage claim to get my bags they often don't put them back onto the jet way after the flight is done
I wore a very small sling bag once and the gate agent made me put it into my tote bag, because i also had a carry on 😒the sling bag was no bigger than my palm and i only had my phone and passport in it for easy access… now i no longer use a sling 🤷🏻♀️
I pack my empty purse in my carry-on, and take it out when I get to my destination.
My traveling rule (I always check a regular sized suitcase, and carry on a backpack) is that if the suitcase is lost or stolen, I can manage for at least two to three days at my destination based upon my backpack plus the clothes I'm wearing (ok, they will be re-worn). All valuables- devices, medication, some essential mini-toiletries, documents and essential miscellaneous go in the backpack. The clothes I wear traveling are sensible and versatile. And I rarely pack clothes I simply "couldn't" live without being permanently lost/stolen.
EAEYJET now charges for small wheeled bags that need to go into the overhead locker. These must be PAID FOR. You’re only allowed a bag of specific size which will fit under the seat in front of you by your feet. WITHOUT CHARGE
The rise of strict enforcement has been because it more prevalent a lot of people not only bringing more than two items but then also filling the overhead bins with more than one item. This despite having adequate leg room to stow it and in plenty of cases where checkin baggage is free
I avoid checking my bag bcos I don't trust any airline not to lose it. And when I travel I don't build into my itinerary the time it would take me to replace my stuff
Scottie Vest is the workaround.
I do one carryon and personal and on the way home after we have loaded up on souvenirs the Scottie Vest takes all the souvenirs.
Our son is flying Frontier and they charge for carryon $150 round trip from SLC to Oklahoma. He is taking my Scottie Vest which can hold all his cloths etc for a weekend trip.
$300 for a personal item bag? I really wish you promoted affordable items.
I just returned from a trip to NYC. My go to carry on luggage have been a nice hard-sided bag that conforms to the 14x9x22 (phew!) and then I bought the largest zipped leather tote bag from Portland Leather a couple of years ago. It replaces the rolling hard sized Vera Bradley laptop bag I'd been using forever. Both fit under the seat with room to spare, but I can fit a LOT more into the leather tote bag. I added a nice long strap to that bag for travel and I am so pleased with the versatility I get out of it.
We flew Delta's cheapest economy and for the flight up, we had to check our carry on bags. It wasn't too bad, but I regretted not moving my Airtags from our larger luggage. The flight back, we were able to bring on our carry on bags.
However, for both flights, we were on 737-800s and you can't even stand your luggage up on its side in those luggage compartments! What the heck? When laid flat, only ONE bag fit into the overhead compartment. That is NUTS.
The Nomad bag is nice, but ridiculously expensive.
MCO to MNL via DFW: Carried three items on the first flight, yet got gate checked for the rolling carry on bag. No charge, AA. all arrived well.
I am happy with low cost carriers like sprint and frontier, as it separates out the riffraff.
Or just upgrade the seat, things get easier when they see you are on a C/D/J code ticket.
Why should neck pillow be considered as a separate personal item? I don't understand people complaining on that. If they're afraid to lack overhead space, no one puts pillow there. It is exactly for flying comfort . What's the reason to take it if you're not going to use it? Neck pillow will stay on the person on his seat at a duration of flight. Did anyone cosider that? Or we became the culture of punishment satisfaction? Should people choose pillow vs purse? I don't see logic in complaints aboit this one. Oversized baggage? Sure, completely right. But coat or neck pillow? Come on, complaints must be a joke.
On my last trip, I wore a cervical collar instead of taking a pillow. It wasn't counted as a carry-on and worked just as well, if not better, than a pillow.
Hardest thing to deal with is complying with the different dimensions of each airline. You need multiple carry on bag options because even if they’re all relatively the same you might need to shave off half an inch in width but be allowed an extra inch in height. It’s like they have a secret deal with luggage companies so we keep having to buy more luggage to comply.
I just go to thrift stores with a measuring tape and buy one slightly undersized both lengthwise, width wise, and depth wise after finding out what the smallest measurement is for each airline, ie. I take the smallest width allowed for any airline, I am likely to use, and do the same with the width and depth measurements... I also figure on buying a few things where I am going, if they will be cheaper there than at home. I am now, also considering taking my least favorite clothes on trip and leaving them behind on trip home, gives me more room for anything I want to buy on the trip...
My family and I have been flying on ANA for the last 10 years and last week for the first time they actually weighed our carry on luggage while flying in Business from Honolulu to Tokyo. We were really taken by surprise but all of our bags were below the limit. They didn’t check on our flight from Tokyo to Mumbai but I hope this isn’t a sign of what’s to come on more airlines in the future.
I think it actually will be, Dave. Enjoy your travels!
My last holiday involved 2 international flights and several domestic flights. I was using the same airline for the most part and the practices seemed to be different at every single airport, even when it was the same airline 🤷♀️😤🙄
It is a SIGN, and THE PEOPLE are at fault for Supporting and Applauding this ABUSE from the ELITE SOCIETY. It's NOTHING BUT GREED.
We traveled to Italy this year on Delta & we each took a carryon suitcase & backpack & carried it on the plane with no problem on Delta. We also flew within Italy on ITA airlines & because it was a smaller plane we elected to check our carryon suitcase & just carryon our backpack. To our surprise ITA checked our luggage for free. We checked our luggage with ticket agent & NOT at the gate, we had a total of 4 flights within Italy in ITA airlines & each time we checked our carryon it was free. We also had a airpod tracker in our luggage.
3:27 NOT QUITE CORRECT: When multiple airlines are involved on an itinerary booked together in one ticket, the "MOST SIGNIGICANT CARRIER" Rule applies (defined in IATA resolution 302). this way, for instance on an international flight with a domestic leg in the origin or destination country, the INTERNATIONAL BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE APPLIES TO ALL LEGS. In general the Marketing Carrier's baggage policy prevails on code-share flights.
@nalukeko - I bought a new, smaller carry-on last year because my domestic bag was a little too large for international travel. I did miss that bit of extra space, though.
Merino wool. Is generally light weight, easily hand washed, if you roll in a towel and squeeze before hanging to dry will dry overnight in most places. Then you pack underwear for half your trip (yes there is merino underwear and it is way more comfortable than cotton or synthetic). And you can wear merino clothing 3-7 times before washing, just hang it up to air out overnight. Jeans can be worn 5 days between washing. There, you carry on bag just got more spacious!
Good to know. I love having that info on me and being able to show it to them if they try to bully me at the gate
Thank you for all the helpful tips! I've never done carry on only and will be starting in the middle of August for the foreseeable future. Never heard of gate check either! So many things to know and you are by far the most helpful that I've seen on UA-cam. :) Keep doing what you do please!
Traveling is becoming to become really annoying lately. I agree that some people exagerate but the mendatory sizes should apply to all airlines, not one size on each airline. Prices are getting higher and higher for a service not always good.
Have gate checked almost as often as they ask. Usually we fly from Tampa to Warsaw Poland and usually the flight from Tampa to ATL is full so they ask for gate checked items. I prepare my carry on with only stuff that doesn't matter if it is an then I have the rest of the flight with only my purse. It's great. It means I don't have to lug my carry on around two airports as that's how many transfer airports we usually have as they check it all the way to the final destination. Big relief.