How to Calculate a Carry-On Bag Size

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How to Calculate a Carry-On Bag Size More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Theresa Adams | permalink
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Measuring your carry-on luggage in advance of travel ensures that your suitcase meets the airline's size requirements and does not become a checked bag at the last moment. Check with your airline ...

For further reading: http://traveltips.usatoday.com/calculate-carryon-bag-size-61150.html ^[1]

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How to Measure Luggage for Airlines More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Hexatriene | permalink
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Each domestic and international airline imposes its own specific guidelines for luggage size and weight restrictions. Passengers must adhere to these guidelines to avoid additional fees and/or ...

For further reading: http://traveltips.usatoday.com/measure-luggage-airlines-13461.html ^[2]

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Rules for Carry-On Luggage Size More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by tristanstewart | permalink
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Many find that a single carry-on suitcase can be a convenient way to travel. Others prefer to take advantage of carry-on luggage because they like to keep their valuables close to them. With so many ...

For further reading: http://traveltips.usatoday.com/rules-carry-on-luggage-size-21688.html ^[3]

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Carry-On & Check-in Luggage Guidelines - TravelSmith: TravelCenter More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Brandy Billings | permalink
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Most airlines allow one check-in bag plus one “personal item”, where personal item is defined as a laptop bag, briefcase, musical instrument case, purse or other smaller bag. Most airlines will also let you carry a jacket or other hand-held items.

For further reading: http://www.travelsmith.com/travelcenter/tools/carry-on-check-in-guide/ ^[4]

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How to Know if Your Carry-On Bag Fits Regulations More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Tina Hickson | permalink
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Knowing whether or not your carry-on bag fits airline restrictions can be tricky with so many different weight and dimension requirements out there. Here are some helpful hints for preparing for airline carry-on restrictions.
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For further reading: http://video.about.com/budgettravel/How-to-Know-if-Your-Carry-On-Bag-Fits-Regulations.htm ^[5]

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1. http://traveltips.usatoday.com/calculate-carryon-bag-size-61150.html

2. http://traveltips.usatoday.com/measure-luggage-airlines-13461.html

3. http://traveltips.usatoday.com/rules-carry-on-luggage-size-21688.html

4. http://www.travelsmith.com/travelcenter/tools/carry-on-check-in-guide/

5. http://video.about.com/budgettravel/How-to-Know-if-Your-Carry-On-Bag-Fits-Regulations.htm