I haven't flown in many years. After some on-line research, I still have some questions. I want to be totally prepared and within regulations when I arrive at the airport.
My Questions:
Can I have a carry-on bag along with my purse? Is there a limit to the carry-on bag size?
What is the regulations with liquids? ( shampoo,conditioner, make-up, etc.)
How many pieces of luggage is allowed without having to pay extra?
This will be my first flight with lay-overs and transfers. Do I get my luggage at each lay-over? My ticket is prepaid for a specific destination. I am just confused if I need to get my luggage at each lay-over.
Any help would be appreciated. I want to have every thing in order when I get my 5:00 A.M. flight. Airline rules have changed alot since the last time flew.
C.J.2010-03-28T14:43:43Z
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Hi!
1). Yes, you should be allowed to have a carry-on bag along with your purse. There is a limit to size..but usually a small suitcase or a backpack would count as another carry-on bag.
2) If you have any big bottles, you will want to stick those in your checked luggage is possible. If not, you can only carry on bottles that have 3 ounces or less.
3) Nowadays, you can only have carry-on baggage w/o being charged. You will have to check with your individual airline. Some will charge for the first bag (unless you're flying Southwest) and they will charge for your bag each way. See if you can prepay online because this may save you some money, instead of paying at the counter in the airport for your checked bag(s).
4) You should not receive your luggage at your layover unless you are changing airlines. When you check in and are not changing airlines, your luggage should follow you to your destination. Just check with the agent at the counter. If you do change airlines, you will most likely need to pick up your bag....unless it's a partner airline. Just check! :)
5) Make sure you are to the airport early enough to get through check-in and security. Depending on the size of the airport, you may need to be there anywhere from 1.5-2 hours early...just check online at your airline's page for details.
You're allowed one carry on luggage like a stroller that fits into the overhead bin aside from your purse. There is size limitation, go to your airline's website to check the dimensions.
Go to the following TSA website to see the rule for liquid/gel/lotion/toothpaste for details. Basically all of these must be in containers no bigger than 3.4 oz/100ml all of which must fit into one single quart size plastic bag. Bigger and extra liquid/gel can be put into your checked bags. http://www.tsa.gov/311/
The no. of free checked luggage allowed depends on many situation. If you have full fare or first/business class ticket or are an elite member of the airline's frequent flyer program, you're usually allowed 2 free bags. If not it depends on the individual airlines, domestic or international destinations. Again go to the airline's website and check on baggage allowance.
If you're flying domestic only, you don't need to do anything with your luggage until you reach your final destination. But if you're transferring from a domestic to an international flight, you have to check with your airline, it also depends. If you have a connecting flight after arriving at a foreign country, you will need to claim your luggage at the first landing port of that country to go through customs and recheck again for the connecting domestic flight.
-yes, you can have a carry on AND a purse, the rule is one carry on and one personal item -liquid regulation is no more than 3.4 oz or 100ml in you carry on, no limit for checked -you will have to pay for all pieces unless you are on Southwest, every other airline charges $25 for the first $35 for the second $100 for each additional piece (or charge close to that) -no you claim your luggage at your final destination unless your layover is over 8 hours
Most of the answers above are right; however, if you're flying from Canada or Europe to the US (not the other way 'round) you are only allowed ONE carry-on. So if you have a purse, that is your one carry-on and your other bag has to be checked.