Rare Keith1010 Posted July 22, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I know I could ask this on the cruise air board but I think I will get more input on this board since many of you fly Qantas. We will be flying Qantas business class from New Zealand to Australia. The Qantas website is very clear on the size of the carry on you can bring on board in Business Class showing the dimensions and giving you multiple options. It is not so clear on the size of the personal item you may take. I have two different back packs and will take one as a person item but it just says a small item. Is there somewhere where they clearly note the size of the personal item as many airlines do. Any help would be appreciated. I realize I can call them but just thought I would try here first. Thank you. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectlyPerth Posted July 22, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 22, 2018 As it says: In addition to your carry-on baggage allowance, you may also carry onboard one small personal item such as a handbag, laptop computer*, overcoat, small camera, a reasonable amount of reading material or a small amount of duty free goods (where permitted). A backpack would be considered your main carry on item - not a small personal item. As you are on business class international - your allowance is 2 x 105cm bags = 48cm + 34cm + 23cm of 7 kilos per piece. So you are already permitted two sizeable and weighty bags !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 22, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thanks I plan to go with the one carry on that meets this requirement: 22in + 14in + 9in I have a relatively small backpack that holds a laptap computer and a few other items which is what I was considering. I'll try to dig out the dimensions on that one. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulone Posted July 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thanks I plan to go with the one carry on that meets this requirement: 22in + 14in + 9in I have a relatively small backpack that holds a laptap computer and a few other items which is what I was considering. I'll try to dig out the dimensions on that one. Keith 101,000 posts on here and you have no idea about air travel? Your backpack will be perfectly fine regardless of what it weighs. Happy travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 22, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted July 22, 2018 101,000 posts on here and you have no idea about air travel? Your backpack will be perfectly fine regardless of what it weighs. Happy travels. There is a saying that "you are never too old to learn". :p Yes, while I know a lot about air travel this is my first time on Qantas. ;p Most airlines do show the dimensions on a personal item. I am asking more about the dimensions then the weight of the personal item. I will post a photo of it later today and also the dimensions just to get opinions. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulone Posted July 22, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 22, 2018 There is a saying that "you are never too old to learn". :p Yes, while I know a lot about air travel this is my first time on Qantas. ;p Most airlines do show the dimensions on a personal item. I am asking more about the dimensions then the weight of the personal item. I will post a photo of it later today and also the dimensions just to get opinions. Keith Don't worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted July 22, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 22, 2018 You should be OK, Keith. Some women tote handbags that are bigger than a small backpack. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 22, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Sounds fine to me, don’t fly much anymore but always found QANTAS pretty easy to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 22, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thank you OSKiwiJJ and GUT2407. Here is the photo of the backpack. The dimensions are: 20" height by 14" wide and only 3 & 1/2" depth. Any additional thoughts are appreciated. If necessary I will place the computer in my carry on but would be nice to take this bag too. Fits easily under a seat. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmiss6253 Posted July 22, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I can't imagine you having a problem with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 22, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thank you Swissmiss6253. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 22, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I’d too would be surprised if that causes any issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted July 24, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Thank you OSKiwiJJ and GUT2407. Here is the photo of the backpack. The dimensions are: 20" height by 14" wide and only 3 & 1/2" depth. Any additional thoughts are appreciated. If necessary I will place the computer in my carry on but would be nice to take this bag too. Fits easily under a seat. Keith Keith, With Business Class on Qantas you are entitled to two carry ons. Do you have two carry ons plus this small backpack? If you only have one carry on, plus this backpack, you will be within your carry on entitlement. I usually end up with an extra collapsible bag of newspapers and magazines (it is a long flight), on top of my two carry ons, and it has never been a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted July 24, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Marion, thank you so much. My plan is just the one carry on plus this one personal item. Glad we should be fine. Thank you. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhb1757 Posted July 25, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 25, 2018 You should be OK, Keith. Some women tote handbags that are bigger than a small backpack. :D No kidding...some women tote “handbags” that are bigger than a small child, never mind a small backpack :'):'):') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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