zwho

I leave Monday for Spain on Air France. We are flying out of ORD and changing planes at CDG. I want to check my usual normal size backpack with all my shampoo, toothpaste, lotions, etc....I want to carry on my small 19 inch, (42 inches total) rolling bag and a small backpack that will serve as a purse, but can hold my essential meds, a walking cane (that I need) and my neck pillow thats not an inflatable. Should I just scratch that plan or do you think they'll let me through with the 2 (legal) according to their specs, carry ons? Thanks in advance.

Kathryncee

Not sure what they will do, but I flew Air France last week and they did not seem overly "tough" with things.. You would probably be fine. Worse comes to worse when you get to the gate they may require you check your one bag..

Kathryncee

Also, flew out of CDG as well. It was a pretty simple process... coming back to the US is more complicated

zwho

Thanks for your fast replies. I'm sick of thinking about it and happy to hear it wasn't a problem for either of you.

zwho

oops, just noticed you're the same person!

Kathryncee

No problem..did want to mention though that it may be more difficult flying back to US.

When we left CDG to Houston last week, outside of regular security, they had two additional checkpoint stops from gate to plane.. 1 time they simply asked where our bags have been, etc.. a second stop they went through and took out everything in our carry ons and did a pat down... I was surprised but fine with this. Would prefer safety!

We flew Continental coming home though and I don't know if Air France will be the same coming home.

Don't worry about, and have fun!

zwho

I had a knee replacement last winter and I get a "pat down" now all the time, thanks to my titanium knee. I'm also all for safety, but I just don't want to miss my connection. Whatever happens, I'm sure it'll all work out. Thanks