Luggage questtion

[gacruiser]

Has anyone had any problem flying with 28 inch luggage ,with being charged for an extra large bag instead of the regular luggage bag fee? I emailed Delta the other day and was informed they include the handle and wheels on their measurements. This means I have to go and get another bag or pay the extra $50. Thinking I might could find an inexpensive bag at tjmax.

[martinchem]

We always travel with one wheeled carryon and one shoulder bag when using air service now. We carryon/carryoff, no suprises and no waiting for bags that sometimes don't show up.

[t-bucket]

And everyone else has to wait while you try to cram you oversize carry on into the overhead. carry ons should be done away with.

[biker@sea]

I just measured my bag at 30.5 in. I flew Delta thurs the 23rd and paid 15$ for one bag and a carryon. Hope that helps.

[melligene]

Seems to me there is some confusion here. Are we talking carry-on or checked baggage? If checked baggage most air carriers have a limit of 62 inches and 50 lbs. or less. Length+Depth+width cannot exceed 62 inches. Some air carriers are more stringent. Check their web site for more info.

[SPMorrissey]

Has anyone had any problem flying with 28 inch luggage ,with being charged for an extra large bag instead of the regular luggage bag fee? I emailed Delta the other day and was informed they include the handle and wheels on their measurements. This means I have to go and get another bag or pay the extra $50. Thinking I might could find an inexpensive bag at tjmax.

When I check my boogie board in on flights nobody has ever brought out a tape measure and it's a few inches over.

[garycarla]

Here we go again, trying to answer a question without knowing for sure what the question is.

 

For checked bags, you are well withing the SIZE limit. Weight is then the next question.

 

For carry on, I believe you are going to have a problem. Though they do not say it directly on their web site, but 22" is probably the biggest you can get away with.

 

By the way, I would put more faith in the web site than from an individual agent.

 

http://www.delta.com/travel-agency/library/baggage/carry_on/index.jspte that I could find, I think 22" is about as big as you are going to deal with.

[Mooder]

We always travel with one wheeled carryon and one shoulder bag when using air service now. We carryon/carryoff, no suprises and no waiting for bags that sometimes don't show up.

 

A little off-topic, but: I planned to do that last year when we flew to Italy, to avoid lost/delayed luggage problems. But even though I fit everything into a bag of the right size, the weight was over limit and they made me check it through. I was disappointed since I had done a LOT of editing to get it down to carry-on size.

[Mooder]

I couldn't get that link to work (probably my work computer's fault), but the website says this about carry-on:

 

Size and Weight Restrictions

If your carry-on bag doesn't meet these size and weight restrictions it must be checked, and all checked baggage rules will apply. Your bag must:

Weigh less than 40 pounds (18 kg).

Not exceed 45 inches (length + width + height), or 115 cm.

Fit easily in our SizeCheck® unit (approximately 22"x14"x9", or 56x36x23 cm).

Fit in an overhead bin or underneath the seat in front of you.

 

Checked luggage depends on where you are going. But I would not count on them not having a tape measure. Depending on who is on duty, they can be pretty strict. Why not invest in a smaller bag?

[gacruiser]

Seems to me there is some confusion here. Are we talking carry-on or checked baggage? If checked baggage most air carriers have a limit of 62 inches and 50 lbs. or less. Length+Depth+width cannot exceed 62 inches. Some air carriers are more stringent. Check their web site for more info.

 

I had checked website. However the confusion is when the agent said the wheels and handles are included. If I measure my bag with the wheels and the side handle sticking out it is 63 inches. If I flatten the side handle it puts me at 62 inches. I guess to be on the safe side and not have to pay the addition $50, I'll duct tape the side handle to the bag. I don't use that anyways. I was just wondering if anyone had run into this issue when checking in a bag and were they really that stringent with the handle measurements included.

[FLAHAM]

I read in the NYTimes that the airline industry is moving toward a standard measure at the TSA security point and bags not fitting will not be permitted past that point.

[uppitycats]

I had checked website. However the confusion is when the agent said the wheels and handles are included. If I measure my bag with the wheels and the side handle sticking out it is 63 inches. If I flatten the side handle it puts me at 62 inches. I guess to be on the safe side and not have to pay the addition $50, I'll duct tape the side handle to the bag. I don't use that anyways. I was just wondering if anyone had run into this issue when checking in a bag and were they really that stringent with the handle measurements included.

 

I think you'll be fine with your bag..but if you're not using the handle anyway, it's probably a good idea to tape it down. Those can get "hung up" on all sorts of things along the way, and your bag could end up getting torn.

 

Have a great cruise!