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tcreath Jan 30th, 2008 12:17 PM

Thanks for the carry on info! This shouldn't be a problem for us, as we travel fairly lightly. I guess I was thinking about some of the restrictions on the low cost carriers. So that does it then...we will do carry-ons only.

Tracy

LAwoman Jan 30th, 2008 12:38 PM

The problem for us is that they say "including wheels and handles". We mostly use 21" rollers - try measuring one - the handle and wheels make them 23" or more.

My husband says they really won't enforce it that strictly, but there are posts on this site that claim otherwise...

tcreath Jan 30th, 2008 01:03 PM

LAwoman, I think we also have 21" rollers not including wheels or handles. Interesting dilemma. I would hate to make it all the way to my gate only to find out that they wouldn't accept my carry-on because it's too large. I would normally assume that they wouldn't be too strict about this, but I have heard stories about BA being rather strict about things like this. Not sure what I should do....

Tracy

janisj Jan 30th, 2008 01:26 PM

The sizer box is before you get to the check-in desk.

I have several small suitcases - a 19 inch and two 21 inch bags, and others. None of them have ever been banned from a BA flight. I just measured my 21 inch travelPro and it totals 22 inches including the wheels.


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