I googled carry on luggage and got a good idea of what kind of baggage they are. . . . the kind w/the wheels and pull handle. BUT,
Most of these bags DO NOT match the exact measurments of what my airline told me. They are larger. What do I do? I am shopping at thrift stores.
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instead of googling it, you need to go on the airline’s website and read the measurements they allow. then search google for those measurements. also, you can carry two pieces with you, so if you have a smaller third piece, put it inside one of the bigger ones. when you board the plane, there is a bin where you can fit your bag to see if it will fit inside the overhead. if it does not , the airline will curbside check it in for you for free. as long as you clear security with a bag (even if it is bigger than the carry on size allowed), the airline will curbside check it in for you for free. this is a trick many are using today to avoid check in luggage.
lax
Strict, and getting stricter courtesy of TSA.
The reason you are finding a plethora of slightly larger cases is that everyone has bought smaller ones to carry on since the airlines began charging to check baggage. My own traveling case is slightly larger than what fits in the “box” by the boarding gate. However, I have never had a problem carrying it on a plane (since they started charging for checked luggage. ) It fits just fine in the overhead bin.
If the flight were very crowded and there was a shortage of space in the bins, I would be okay with them checking my bag at the boarding gate. But I sure wouldn’t want to have to pay for it!
My husband travels frequently for his job. His traveling case is within the parameters that the airlines designate. Frequently, on a full flight, they take his bag at the gate — or after he boards the plane — to check. About half the time, the bag does not arrive at the destination when he does. The traveling case takes a later flight! That is a bit of an inconvenience!
Bon voyage in your travels!
Interesting takes, and generally airlines will gate check a few bags for free if there are only a few that are left. I have seen however, when flights are completely booked full and gate agents see many carry-ons, or maybe many oversized ones, they will require passengers to place their bags in the little trial holder thingy. If it doesn’t fit, you will be required to pay to check your bag. It seems like an increasing trend due to people lugging several oversize bags through security to avoid the checked bag fees.