Luggage size matter???

[jellybean5109]

Does it matter? I had read a post about don't take anything larger than 26". I can't remember where it was posted and can't find it. We are driving so no airport concern. Thanks in advance.

[big_duck]

The only restriction is Carry on must fit through the X-Ray machine.

[kwil38]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe there is a limit for checked luggage. I believe there is for the carryone's though, which may be the 26" you're referring to.

[greatdanemom]

I've never seen any size restrictions for the cruise lines. The airlines have them for carry-ons and that may have been what you remember seeing. If you're driving you shouldn't have to worry.

[jellybean5109]

I though maybe because of the machine they scan with?? Maybe the poster was referring to the airline machine. thanks for the quick replies, we want to buy some today.

[tef43]

Carry-ons must be no greater than 11"x17" (h x w). Otherwise, it doesn't matter, so long as it will fit in your cabin. :rolleyes:

[jkjmt]

For two years (before self-assist debarkation) I packed 1 very huge canvas luggage carrier for four of us. We packed the carrier....strapped it to the top of the car.....drove to Florida and unloaded it to be carted aways with everyone else's luggage. It got so heavy I stopped doing that.....but we didn't have any trouble getting it on board......just a few looks from the guys that had to carry it on board.....I tipped them extra.....and we didn't have suitcases in the room all week.

[Cotton]

There's no limit to how many pieces, size, or weight for the checked luggage for the cruise ship. You can take a steamer trunk if you want to.;)

 

However, it's the carry-on luggage that must fit through the 11x17 x-ray opening. As Tef said, it can be any length.

 

(I've never heard or seen 26" mentioned anywhere.)

[jimc_usa]

Northwest will accept luggage up to a maximum of 50 pounds (23 kg) and a total linear dimension of 62 inches (158 cm) (perimeter) at no charge.

Additional charges may apply for luggage weighing more than 50 pounds (23 kg) or with a total linear dimension of more than 62 inches (158 cm).

[Cotton]

Jellybean said they are driving to the port - no airline involved...but your reply may help somebody else?:)

[jellybean5109]

Thanks everybody!:D

[cherylandtk]

Jellybean may be remembering a thread from a few days ago where someone with a 26" suitcase just barely met the 62" total dimensions limit of the airlines but certainly exceeded the 50 lb limit; that poster was going out to buy new luggage (2 x 22"-24" cases). As Cotton said, does not impact Jellybean for this cruise, but might be significant to Jellybean and anyone else who is getting ready to purchase luggage or ever plans on using it on an airline flight.

[Wennfred]

American Airlines:

For flights within the United States, and between the United States and Canada the maximum amount of baggage each ticketed passenger is allowed free of charge is two pieces checked and one carry-on. American Airlines will accept two pieces of checked luggage up to a maximum weight of 50 pounds each and a maximum total linear dimension of 62 inches. The maximum weight per carry-on bag is 40 pounds. For travel within the 50 United States and between the 50 United States and Canada, checked baggage weighing over 50 pounds but not more than 70 pounds will be charged at a rate of $25 per piece. Checked baggage weighing over 70 pounds but not more than 100 pounds will be charged at a rate of $50 per piece. Baggage weighing more than 100 pounds will not be accepted as checked baggage.

 

American Airlines has agreed to waive the weight limit and fees for military members, which include active duty, Guard, Reserve, and Coast Guard members, traveling on official orders to one piece of checked luggage up to 70 pounds. The military member must present his or her ID card and military orders upon request. All other bags will be subject to the current weight limits and fees. This waiver does not apply to DoD civilians conducting official travel or military members and their families conducting leisure travel. American Airlines has posted their waiver information can on the American Airlines SABRE reservation system under rule N*DBAG, Line 122-125.

Continental Airlines:

Effective April 15, 2003, Continental Airlines will reduce their free domestic luggage weight from the current limit of two bags at 70 pounds per piece to two bags at 50 pounds per piece. The new limit will be waived up to 70 pounds for each of the first two bags for military personnel traveling on official travel orders. However, if the bags exceed Continental's height, width, and length limits, they will be subject to additional fees. Travelers should be ready to present military ID cards and orders if requested.

Delta Airlines:

Delta Airlines accepts a maximum of two checked baggage items, up to 50 pounds each and a maximum total linear dimension of 62 inches free of charge for each ticketed passenger. In addition, one carry-on bag, plus one personal item may be brought on board. Luggage weighing between 51 and 70 pounds will be charged an excess baggage fee of $25 per piece. Luggage weighing between 71 and 100 pounds will be charged an excess baggage fee of $80 per piece. Items over 100 pounds will not be accepted.

 

Delta Airlines has agreed to waive the weight limit and fees for military members, which include active duty, Guard, Reserve, and Coast Guard members, traveling on official orders. The waiver allows two checked pieces of military style luggage up to 70 pounds each. Military style luggage includes military issue duffel bags, B-4 bags, and Navy sea bags. All other bags will be subject to the current weight limits and fees. The military member must present his or her ID card and military orders upon request. This waiver does not apply to DoD civilians conducting official travel or military members and their families conducting leisure travel. Delta Airlines has posted waiver information on their reservation system under "G*853/36 with the military exceptions beginning on line 35.

Northwest Airlines:

Each ticketed passenger traveling domestically is allowed two pieces of checked luggage and one piece of carry-on luggage plus a purse or brief case or laptop case. Northwest airlines will accept two pieces of checked luggage up to a maximum weight of 50 pounds each and a maximum total linear dimension of 62 inches. Luggage weighing between 50 and 70 pounds will be assessed $25 per piece and luggage weighing between 70 and 100 pounds will be assessed $50 per piece. Luggage weighing over 100 pounds will not be accepted as checked luggage.

 

Northwest airlines has agreed to waive the weight limit and fees for military members, which includes active duty, Guard, Reserve, and Coast Guard members, traveling on official orders. The waiver allows two checked pieces of luggage up to 70 pounds each. The military member must present his or her ID card and military travel orders upon request. This waiver does not apply to DoD civilians conducting official travel or military members and their families conducting leisure travel. Northwest Airlines has posted waiver information on their reservation systems under rule GBAG Military or GBAG Duffel.

United Airlines:

for travel worldwide on United, you may carry on one bag and one personal items such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop computer. For domestic travel on United you may check two bags free of charge. The two checked bags may be up to 62 linear inches and 50 pounds each. On domestic flights, United will consider a checked baggage item weighing more than 50 pounds as overweight and subject to an excess weight charge. Contact United Airlines or a travel agent prior to your trip for specific charges.

 

United Airlines has agreed to waive the weight limit and fees for military members, which include active duty, Guard, Reserve, and Coast Guard members but the waiver expires May 31, 2003. The waiver allows two checked pieces of luggage up to 70 pounds each. The military member must show his or her ID card and military orders. All other bags will be subject to current weight limits and fees. This waiver does not apply to DoD civilians conducting official travel or military members and their families conducting leisure travel. United Airlines has posted waiver information on their reservation system under S*BAG/MISC.M.

[Wennfred]

For those that are taking a Carry-on Roll on due to medical equipment, cameras, laptop or whatever, make sure you take with you a small Key Chain size tape measure, these you can buy at the Home Depot.

 

The Carry-on should be no bigger then 11 inches depth and 17 inches wide. There are no restrictions on the Length as long as it doesnt have curves and can get stuck inside the xray machine.

 

This will fit ok through the terminal xray machine. If someone challenges you because it looks bigger, thats when the Tape Measure comes in handy. This happened to me in Long Beach.