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@skzion2Ай бұрын
$300 for the Bento Bag?!
@joeconrad3828Ай бұрын
I flew Air France a couple months ago and while we were waiting for the boarding call, one of the gate agents walked around with a hand-held scale and a tape measure to check bags. She made the people with oversized items bring them to the counter to have them checked. Almost all of the people argued with her, but she stood firm. Good for her.
@vgshwkАй бұрын
They should be checked for this before you go through security
@harryhoesch3793Ай бұрын
Bet you were glad you were using imperial measurements.
@billzigrang7005Ай бұрын
The problem is : Air France has a 21.7 " (55 cm.) height limit strictly enforced. Got caught out my last trip.
@phuttyytАй бұрын
Out of curiosity, were they only checking carry-on suitcases or all bags (e.g including backpacks)?
@hrw3mom103Ай бұрын
@@vgshwknot everyone checks in at the ticket counter and TSA agents aren’t responsible for knowing what carryon size restrictions every airline has.
@thedavidguy01Ай бұрын
I’ve never voluntarily gate checked a bag but I’ve been forced to gate check a few times on full flights. Since my wife and I strictly follow the carry on rules I am annoyed when I have to gate check because I always see other passengers who have more than 2 items and suitcases that are too big taking up more than their fair share of the overhead bins.
@pamelagoodson9034Ай бұрын
Or sometimes the overhead bins are not full even though we are to,d they are
@vgshwkАй бұрын
I have seen people denied carryon space because of flight crew or airline workers flying free paying passengers should come first.
@user-vq8yk1wc1uАй бұрын
@@vgshwk They're not flying free. They are being redeployed to support operations at other airports and flights. Personnel don't "magically" appear where they are needed.
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
@thedavidguy101 - Happened to me. Inconsiderate people throw both of their bags in the overhead, and you're forced to check your bag. Arrived in Alaska one time with personal shoulder bag only. Four of us had no checked bags (gate checked or otherwise) until the next afternoon. 😡 Solved problem by flying First or Business class the next four trips from New England to Alaska. Always room in the overhead.
@vgshwkАй бұрын
@@SharonPerson-hm9ds if you are in the exit row with a bulk head and no seats in front of you they make you store your carryon and your computer bag up above in storage.
@BakoSoonerАй бұрын
Personally, I welcome this strict enforcement of carryon bags. So sick of those people bringing bulky carryon then trying to shove them in the overhead bin, squishing other passenger's bags as if they were annoyance to them. We've lost civility and respect for others.
@kenbrown2808Ай бұрын
my last flight, people were stuffing the overhead full of personal items WHILE the recorded reminders that carryons go in the overhead and personal items go under the seat, was playing.
@marcielston3019Ай бұрын
Yup. A roll aboard with the gussets open to an extra 6" in depth, and a backpack the size of said suitcase - Then they toss both in the overhead taking up the space of three passengers, and don't care a bit.
@amen_ra6926Ай бұрын
@@DonLicuala I get it but that's not practical. There are things you want to carry-on in the event luggage gets lost like medications and extra clothes you can get by with until your lost luggage is located. One year I was going to a semi-formal event in VA and my luggage got lost. Not only did I not have what I needed to wear, I had to wear the same thing I wore on the plane. It was a nice sweater and decent pants but still it was out of place. I guess I could have run to a formal place and the last minute and maybe rented a tux but that would have been a tad much for attire. By the time my luggage was delivered to the hotel, it was way too late. The event was over. Fortunately, I had a few things in the carry-on.
@kenbrown2808Ай бұрын
@@DonLicuala or just check luggage for free. While we're at it, they should provide a snack or meal in accordance with the duration of the flight, in the price of the ticket.
@shaz7798Ай бұрын
I remember the first time I flew in the USA and I was shocked at what people were bringing on the plane as hand luggage. I'd flown all over Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia by that time and was used to size and weight restrictions for hand luggage.
@tinyablake1593Ай бұрын
Back in the 70's and 80's i flew a few times never had any stolen luggage because there was people at doors before you left that scanned your tags and checked your id i think they need to go back to that then people wouldn't be scared to check there bags!!! No one could get out the door with the wrong bag but they have gotten so greedy they dont want to hire the extra people i dont know when they got away from that so sad!!
@spottedtimeАй бұрын
Unfortunately that might not work during times where there is a lot of people flying, like for Christmas or Thanksgiving, especially in very busy airports.
@kelqueen9998Ай бұрын
@@spottedtime Why? It used to.
@daskapital3532Ай бұрын
Because airline will not reimburse you for damaged or stolen luggage. You have to fight with them for many months. And result could be negative
@mentonerodominicanoАй бұрын
Yes! We have this in my country, Dominican Republic. It doesn't really delay at all, and some of our airports are the busiest in Latin America, but for larger airports like those in USA, it's probably more trouble than it's worth.
@susie9893Ай бұрын
I think theft is less of a concern to the average traveler (in terms of checking bags) than the airline losing your bag. This has become such a common occurrence it just isn't worth checking your bag. Until they make a significant and sustained improvement in the extreme disorganization that has caused this increasing problem, travelers will increasingly avoid checking luggage. Eg. Many travel vloggers have been saying for some time that unless your actually moving country, you shouldn't be checking your luggage (the risks of the former are outweighed by the benefits in the latter case). But I'm starting to think that if I ever decided to move country I'd try to book a transitioning cruise (and I'm definitely not a cruise person - never done a cruise in my life; that's how little I trust airlines with my bag)
@joanneloy9296Ай бұрын
One flight people were trying to find overhead space. A few had to gate check their bags. Once we landed, a gentleman a few rows ahead took his carry-on, backpack, and coat out of the overhead bin. People also need to have courtesy for others. He took up space that he didn't need to.
@thedavidguy01Ай бұрын
@@joanneloy9296 I see multiple people doing this on every flight.
@cs4849Ай бұрын
Then he was definitely not a “gentleman.”
@jaytee6586Ай бұрын
@@thedavidguy01 doesn't make it right though, does it?
@thedavidguy01Ай бұрын
@@jaytee6586 absolutely not! It’s my biggest complaint about passenger behavior
@jaytee6586Ай бұрын
@@thedavidguy01 we are in total agreement on this one. Personal item to underneath the seat, Carryon to overhead bin. Why is it so hard to understand that for a lot of people?
@BluenosergirlАй бұрын
Gate check doesn't always mean you pick it up on the jet bridge... In my experience in the past few years, those bags have gone to the carousel
@pamelagoodson9034Ай бұрын
True
@flaggov6949Ай бұрын
Until this year all of my gate checked bags were available right when I stepped off the plane. My first time this year was at LAX, I was confused when my bag wasn't there. I asked a baggage handler, and he said putting it there would be illegal which was more confusing since that's where my gate-checked bags have always been. I gate-checked for all of my other flights this year, and like the first, all of my bags went to the carousel.
@mediumrick7667Ай бұрын
Same.
@saveddijonАй бұрын
Happened to me once. This can be a problem for international travel. Make sure your passport is not in the gate-checked bag, as you'll need that before the carousel. You may also not be able to risk gate-checking a bag if you need a visa to enter your layover country, but a visa is not otherwise required for transit.
@littlebluefish6606Ай бұрын
Same for me.
@dmwalker-uj5ioАй бұрын
I applaud rules being enforced. Lately, it’s been ridiculous the amount of crap passengers are bringing on the flight.
@PortableProfessionalАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@carolgreen5586Ай бұрын
Great news. Some of these so called carry on roller bags take up a whole bin overhead.
@Msrikak87Ай бұрын
I’m so happy to hear this because people bring extremely too many things and it’s not fair to other passengers.
@catherineyagecic416Ай бұрын
I traveled Frontier recently and I was able to bring on the plane a bag that contained only medications and wound care supplies. It weighed 18 lbs and was 22*14*12 at no charge and was still able to bring my personal item bag which fit the small bag box. I believe that was 14*9*21
@catherineyagecic416Ай бұрын
All medical supplies travel free and can't count against the allowance baggage allowance
@marthameyer7918Ай бұрын
3 weeks ago I was on a Southwest flight. They made numerous announcements about only 2 items and what would be included. Then they let people board with multiple items! They included neck pillows that were attached to bags and blankets. I wish they were consistent!
@ff-jk6hvАй бұрын
I work at an airport, the reason for the inconcistencies are mostly time constraints and not enough gate agents. Delays are more expensive than the fees customers would pay for their extra luggage.
@molonlabe9602Ай бұрын
Southwest doesn't count neck pillows against any baggage limits.
@marthameyer7918Ай бұрын
@@molonlabe9602 They said in the announcement they did.
@atlfun08Ай бұрын
Neck pillow shouldn’t count if attached. That’s ridiculous
@lr50plus54Ай бұрын
@@molonlabe9602. I watched them count neck pillows while I was boarding at Sioux Falls airport.
@tromBoyerАй бұрын
TSA and AFM (American Federation of Musicians) struck an agreement about 20 years ago that allowed a musical instrument as a carry on - provided it fit into the overhead. Will these new rules render traveling musicians to still be in compliance? The biggest nightmare, especially for professional musicians, is being forced to check an instrument that is usually custom built or irreplaceable. Baggage handlers are already brutal with their handling of suitcases. An instrument doesn’t stand a chance!
@lestrangedАй бұрын
And if it gets stolen, they cannot perform their gig at the destination, it's lost income as well as lost instrument
@MrTunalicАй бұрын
Often times, the flight attendant will assist you in locating a closet that has space where the instrument can be stored vertically with the coats up in the business cabin. Unless you’re one of the lucky few to board early, rarely is there room in the overhead for a flight case!😢
@JessieB_Ай бұрын
@@MrTunalic This is why I am flying business class this time, so my walker support can be stored there....cos disability items dont stand a chance either. I'm glad to hear they are still free.
@MoniqueAO888Ай бұрын
With Lufthansa (major german airline) you'll buy a seat for the big instruments and ramp-agents will secure it safely.
@dsoule4902Ай бұрын
@@JessieB_good luck. Flew First class for reasons.. got harassed the entire trip by bully lead air waitress, biased hire. Threw her weight around and threatened with her situational authority. I felt so unsafe..
@googlamonster5086Ай бұрын
I consolidate my purse with my personal bag when boarding. It may be an unpopular opinion, but I am glad if the airlines are cracking down on people dragging multiple handheld items on board. Some people are really ridiculous.
@michellebowers8652Ай бұрын
I have been doing that for decades. This two item limit is nothing new.
@dkmm5037Ай бұрын
Agree with you!!
@robinps52Ай бұрын
I’ve been doing this as well for over 20 years & I’m thrilled that airlines are starting to crack down.
@lindseysharon259Ай бұрын
I was taught that a purse is your personal item; you get a carry on suit case and a purse/backpack/suitcase/tote/etc. 2 items, 1 over head spot, 1 under-seat spot, that’s it. And you wear your jacket until in the air in case there’s an emergency. I don’t see how that’s too complicated for people.
@pockets3956Ай бұрын
Not an unpopular opinion at all. The majority of us travelers welcome adherence to the rules. One time I had a carryon and personal item and swung by for food on a layover. As I was in line to board I quickly stuffed the food into my personal item so I was back to two items. Voila. Simple!
@lindakrugman6534Ай бұрын
I was unexpectedly required to check a bag at the plane door. I forgot that my keys, which hadn't been used while traveling, were in the bag. I was shocked to find the bag never made it onto the plane. Had to call a friend to pick me up, I spent the night at her house, then she drove me back to the airport. I got the bag, then drove myself home. Nightmare!
@kathleencooney1518Ай бұрын
I always keep keys, jewelry & medicine on my person when traveling. Obviously, I can’t bring my entire keychain but only the vehicle key.
@brittneyrussell1766Ай бұрын
The first time I flew I was going to Haiti. We flew from Atlanta to Miami where people were asked to check their carry on before heading to Port au Prince. I didn't know any better so I obliged. When I got to Haiti everyone got their bag back except me. I started to panic bc everything I needed for my trip was in that bag. Our missionary guide talked to the lady at the counter and she was no help and basically said 'too bad' about me not getting my bag. Well, God provided! Our leader kept talking to the lady and getting to know her and they realized she lived near where we would be staying and they had things in common, etc. At this point she decided to go "look" for my bag even though she had already said multiple times that it wasn't there. She went straight through a door, got my bag, came back and said that it had arrived on an earlier flight. Praise God that I got it back 🙌🏼 I learned right then to NEVER check my carry-on!
@DLWELDАй бұрын
Increase security on the baggage pickup carrosels - you'll get more checked in baggage.
@jacquelinegros403Ай бұрын
A long time ago there was security at baggage claim.
@kelqueen9998Ай бұрын
@@jacquelinegros403 And you had to show your bag ticket to get out of the baggage claim.
@jacquelinegros403Ай бұрын
@@kelqueen9998 kelqueen9998, yes you had to show your baggage claim ticket to the security guard that was present. It worked well.👍😀
@kathleencooney1518Ай бұрын
Great idea. Way back when, they actually had a person check the baggage claim ticket !!
@jacquelinegros403Ай бұрын
@@kathleencooney1518 yes!
@beanie7547Ай бұрын
I never use the overhead as my things easily fit under my seat. I just feel to bad if someone else couldn’t have the space. It’s just being respectful and kind to your fellow passengers.
@vgshwkАй бұрын
Sometimes there isn’t full access space under your seat.
@beanie7547Ай бұрын
@@vgshwk that is true on small quick flights. In that case I just let them stow it if they ask for volunteers. I forget about those small flights.
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
@@beanie7547On some of our real small planes everybody had to gate check their bags. Hardly room in the overhead for a big box of cereal, much less a carry-on bag.
@beanie7547Ай бұрын
@@SharonPerson-hm9ds it would be nice to go back to the days when you didn’t have to pay for luggage, a seat and now a pillow.
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
@@beanie7547 I agree. It's a problem the airlines have helped to create. That, and their dismal record of losing bags or taking forever to get checked bags onto the carousel.
@LuccaRPGАй бұрын
On my last flght, I put all of my stuff in one carry on backpack (which rolls) and stuck my purse (which was empty) in my check in. Going down to 1 bag as opposed to 2 was actually kinda liberating.
@suzannadannaTARDISАй бұрын
I have to agree. We had to check the carry ons on the way to NY and it was nice traveling from the furthest gate with just my personal bag!
@ajmtravel4856Ай бұрын
I love gate checking my bag. ...The last time I flew (American) they made an announcement, and I was the only one that took the opportunity. ..The gate agent was very appreciative and upgraded my seat. 😊 I never have anything overly valuable in my roller bag anyway. Still don't want it getting lost though.
@PortableProfessionalАй бұрын
That is awesome!
@CandiPinkiАй бұрын
One time I checked in on the self service kiosk. I was then hounded by "helpful" American employees telling me I had too many items and I shooed them away as I went pre check. Then when I got to the gate, I gate checked my suitcase and put my purse into my laptop bag. So I went from what looked like 4 items to 2. I didn't feel the need to take the time to explain to the American employees my plans. Oh and on the jet bridge, boarding the plane, I put my purse back on since it'll fit with my backpack under the seat in front of me when I take out my travel pillow and blanket.
@rkug777Ай бұрын
People carrying meds or valuable jewelry can’t check them in! It’s not like theft is rare these days!
@lskazalski29 күн бұрын
Meds and valuable are always in my personal item bag
@delwoodbarkerАй бұрын
I love to gate check my bag. 1) I can use the wheels to get my under-seat bag to the gate, 2) I know my bag is getting on the same plane as I am, 3) My bag is last-on, first-off, 4) I can change flights at the gate because I have all my bags with me. 5) The gate agent loves to check the bags.
@missmayflowerАй бұрын
That first-on/first-off theory hasn’t worked for me.
@MaraMara89Ай бұрын
It (rather) won't work in Europe though. When I gate checked my carry on in past it was still put with other luggage and I had to wait for it on baggage carousel - it was ok for me as I didn't have another flight and have enough time to get out of airport and catch bus to the city, but I wouldn't do that in evening flights where I need to walk out of airport fast to catch last bus etc
@swaggerdo7231Ай бұрын
There are videos of Gate check agents tossing the bags down the stairs from the gangway. Cool viewing. I hope one of those bouncy bundles was not yours.😁
@pamelagoodson9034Ай бұрын
@@MaraMara89true
@iammedusa2600Ай бұрын
@@missmayflower it's LIFO ;)
@sbarmiueenlАй бұрын
In the old days, 1 checked luggage was usually included in the fare. If it wasn't so expensive to check a luggage, people would try to bend the carry-on rules so much.
@chezellisАй бұрын
Now that United no longer lets me do the "fanny pack is a piece of clothing" thing, for my travel outfit, I wear a Magellan Travel Vest and multi-pocket black cargo pants. After I go through TSA, I put everything I need for the flight into all my pockets. So that's the last vestige of what counts as clothing vs carry on.
@tammaratiffany7425Ай бұрын
No kidding. Since I now have to stuff my teeny cross body bag into my personal item bag, (Even Southwest), I too stop after TSA and stuff the pockets of my cargo travel pants and a jacket I may not even need!!! I pack an empty purse. I also bought one of those stuff able travel pillows. If they don’t let me bring it on board, I’ll just wear the jacket I stuff it with. 😊
@Albanwinter26 күн бұрын
Hmm, I wonder if they would catch my waist pack as I generally have it under an oversized t-shirt? I also have a thing called a leg safe that goes around my calf and is under my pants.
@mflong100Ай бұрын
If they have a gate check announcement, I usually do gate check my carryon. My exception is if there is a stop and plane change. Then, I am protective. I prefer carryon to checking a bag. It keeps me from overpacking and over souveniring.
@MaraMara89Ай бұрын
My exception is if the flight is in the evening and I know that I would have little time at the destination to catch bus/train to the city
@CaptainGoldbergАй бұрын
United made me gate check my rollaboard because my briefcase didnt count as a personal item because it wouldnt fit under the seat un front if me. Except it did and does and will, but if you even try to talk with them, they escalate and bully because they can. And they do.
@chrisrobinson3980Ай бұрын
I'm sure they get tired of passengers disputing carry-on sizes etc. :(
@CaptainGoldbergАй бұрын
@@chrisrobinson3980 I would hope that they can see how many times and how many miles Ive flown on United and give me a little bit of credibility.
@susie9893Ай бұрын
These days I screenshot their own baggage policy so I can show it to them, then insist they measure my bag
@SharperMind123Ай бұрын
Also, remember regarding “gate checking“ from various travel experts: “Unlike bags you check ahead of a flight, an airline will check any otherwise allowed carry-on bag at the gate for free, regardless of your fare type. However, this allowance does not extend to passengers who try to bring a full-sized carry-on item on board when their fare type does not permit them to do so.”
@colleenmarin8907Ай бұрын
I have a lightweight backpack that is 18x14x8 that can squish down if not overpacked and a Take Off luggage with the same dimensions (when the wheels are off) to avoid those pesky size limitations. So many luggage brands SAY their carryons are 22x14x9, but they actually measure as larger dimensions
@jspinner47Ай бұрын
I had a tiff with a seller about that. They say it is 20" but it's really 22" with the wheels. They just ignored me when I wrote to them that they needed to be more accurate with their descriptions.
@user-ov4wr5yu4rАй бұрын
Well, don't y'all measure before buying? Don't trust sales clerks. Wheels are included. Carrying a soft sewing type tape measure is also convenient for other shopping.
@user-ov4wr5yu4rАй бұрын
@@jspinner47I just say "Thanks, but I will just double check with my handy tape measure." I wouldn't bother to write them. It's international that they lie btw. However, I give credit where it's due. I questioned the price of two seemingly identical bags. The sales lady said the expensive one is lighter. You can pack more. This proved to be correct.
@bjelfinАй бұрын
Last time I volunteered to gate check my bag, I got to move a few classes up in boarding. This was so worth it since I didn't have to stand in the barely moving queue onboard, waiting for other passengers trying to cram their oversize bags into the overhead bins! I just walzed on and walked right to my seat in the back of the plane. Totally worth it!
@susie9893Ай бұрын
That's interesting. While I would never do this if I was catching a connection, it may be something to consider in the future if I intend to stay at my destination city a couple of days and aren't pressed for time in clearing customs etc (although I usually like to stop in at a restroom on my way to customs to freshen up bcos then I don't usually get stuck in a long, boring line when I'm already dead on my feet); but I think I'd feel safer having an ETag in that case (I don't see much point for this with checked luggage as I can't see how it benefits you knowing that your luggage isn't heading in the same direction as you when you're already on the plane).
@billkallas1762Ай бұрын
My luggage is well worn, so maybe it's less likely to be stolen. I only book direct flights, on "name brand" airlines, to take advantage of my "Air-Miles" cards. I've decided that you only go around once, in life, so no more "cheap seats" for me. I did that for too many years.
@pamelagoodson9034Ай бұрын
Well sometimes there is no direct flight to a destination even from DFW where I fly out of. One has to connect and sometimes on different airlines. I only fly because I like to experience cultures and have vacations. Flying is not pleasant even if I’m not in”cheap seats” though upgraded class makes it so much better.
@barblibrarianАй бұрын
I agree 100%. We don’t fly carry on only anymore. I think it is too much of a hassle. We check our bags, then easily slip into our seats with our personal items under the seat and watch everyone desperately searching for space for their rolling luggage. So much less stress.
@brucelee3388Ай бұрын
In the past I've used a 'fishing' or 'photographer's' vest to carry a bunch of small items - its obviously clothing that you are wearing if you don't drape it over your arm. Without even trying hard I could get a all my paperwork, small camera, mobile phone, folding cup, various sun and eye glasses, a book or two, soft broadbrim hat & general EDC items in. If its one with a large backpanel pocket you could even fit a set of underwear and a soft shirt in there. Only once did an attendant offer to take my vest and put it with the suit coats from Business (I just grabbed my book and let her stow it, then picked it up on exiting.) It also helps get past the 'women's clothing has no pockets' problem too.
@generator6946Ай бұрын
I have decided that nylon shopping bags are the way to go. One is the carry-on. Another is the personal item. Coupled with my policy of very lean travel and “buy-it-there”, so far I’m winning this game. I am old and retired. I have one more Ace to play: Don’t Go! Thank you …
@blktaunaАй бұрын
always go!
@bettym5148Ай бұрын
I also do the buy it there plan
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
@generator6946 - I'm old and retired, too. Now I have time, so I always go!
@MR-sx3odАй бұрын
I disagree with the statement that gate checked bags will be waiting for you on the jetway. I have had to get checked many bags and I have had it go both ways. I have had to pick up a checked bag at the carousel.
@jenniferp7497Ай бұрын
Yep. My daughter was forced to gate-check on the way back from Mexico, despite the bag being smaller than the limit. We nearly missed our next flight because they sent it on the carousel and they misplaced it for an hour, and we still had to go through immigration.
@jynellgreenfield-lazzaro3948Ай бұрын
It depends on the carrier. I've had mine gate checked on Delta and United, and they were waiting for me at the gate.
@breadroomghost8764Ай бұрын
I’ve never, ever had a gate checked bag waiting for me on the jetway, this is on United, Aeromexico, Icelandic, Delta, Southwest, American, and British Airways
@brucelevy9519Ай бұрын
Today on AA I watched the gate agent force a passenger to check their bag because they had a roll aboard, a backpack and was holding a jacket. He tried to put his jacket on but the luggage police denied him anyways, since he might remove the jacket on the plane. Then, the flight attendant told me my underseat bag would have to be gate checked because it "had wheels" and was therefore not allowed, even though it was my only bag. I insisted it would fit and she relented but came over to make sure it fit with a big frowny face. So much for their "we fly for you" crapola.
@tammaratiffany7425Ай бұрын
We just had to gate check in Newark, NJ, BUT, we had to pick our luggage up at baggage claim. Lots of us in the last boarding group were told our luggage didn’t fit. Once the doors closed we were then told some luggage didn’t fit ON THE PLANE. We were headed overseas. That was a nail biter.
@Christine-zk6hkАй бұрын
Good info. Whenever I've gate checked a bag it goes to baggage claim. Also, something to keep in mind is that on many airlines if you're in an aisle seat, the area under the seat tends to be smaller than the middle or aisle seat.
@blktaunaАй бұрын
same. Its always gone to baggage claim but its generally first off.
@TubaVithrasАй бұрын
Yes because checking your carry-on at the gate is distinct from Gate Checking, which is for instruments, mobility aids, baby strollers etc. that you might not need on the plane but that need better handling or that you will need in the airport. Stuff that is actually gate checked goes to the jet bridge, but the pilfered carry-on gets stickered to your destination and therefore becomes subject to getting lost or whatever, unless you go through customs with it and can convince your next leg to let you have it.
@HawaiiDaveАй бұрын
My family and I have been flying on ANA for the last 10 years and last week for the first time they actually weighed our carry on luggage while flying in Business from Honolulu to Tokyo. We were really taken by surprise but all of our bags were below the limit. They didn’t check on our flight from Tokyo to Mumbai but I hope this isn’t a sign of what’s to come on more airlines in the future.
@PortableProfessionalАй бұрын
I think it actually will be, Dave. Enjoy your travels!
@susie9893Ай бұрын
My last holiday involved 2 international flights and several domestic flights. I was using the same airline for the most part and the practices seemed to be different at every single airport, even when it was the same airline 🤷♀️😤🙄
@thepea27podАй бұрын
About time! We are frequent fliers and have grown tired of trying to find overhead storage for our 'legal' sized carryon. The battle to find overhead storage also slows boarding.
@jennifercarr7351Ай бұрын
Seems like last boarding would be a good way to go
@elliotoliver8679Ай бұрын
@@jennifercarr7351 No you have to mad rush to get on first just to find overhead space, it's rediculous
@DavidSkerrittАй бұрын
I flew from Tampa to Honolulu last year I had a 5 hour layover in Seattle. My sister lives there and was going to show me around during the long layover. I specifically asked if they needed volunteers to gate check bags. They did as the flight was almost full and minimal overhead space. So I didn't have to lug it out and back through security and into my sisters car during the layover.
@sarafstop32Ай бұрын
An infinity scarf with the hidden zipper is a good way to carry things you would put in small purse. My last trip Europe was late winter. I wore a heavy and light sweater traveling, which saved packing space. Ryan airlines will gate check your bigger airlines carry on bag at no extra charge, and it's easy to retrieve. On my next trip, I'll take a smaller carry on, wear a jacket with pockets, used as packing space, wear layers, make clever use of the personal bag, and just do more laundry.
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
@sarafstop32 - I have that same zippered Infinity scarf, and brought it to Europe last year, but more to keep extra money in so that it isn't in my wallet.😊
@evie5200Ай бұрын
Saw a fashion layout of silky infinity scarves for spring/summer, since AC plus fans can be chilly. May not be sturdy enough for a zippered pouch attachment.
@Katie105-l3fАй бұрын
Travel Tip: use a travel scarf that has large hidden pocket. The one I use fits a cell phone, money, credit card holder discretely. It also effectively hides the tell tale cross body bag strap. (Note: beware the cheap knock offs that often have a small pocket that holds less.)
@M_SCАй бұрын
Oooh
@oml81mmАй бұрын
This is nothing less than cheating to get around the regulations.
@lmo4879Ай бұрын
Can you recommend some brands / options?
@Katie105-l3fАй бұрын
@@lmo4879 my favorite is made by Waypoint and has a large zippered pocket. The scarf is lightweight and holds a lot without changing shape. I can fit my iPhone 12 Pro Max in it, along with my passport, and credit cards. For ease of access I use a waistband money belt, under my jeans, to hold my money.
@susie9893Ай бұрын
And some have obvious zips or the material is too thin so you can see there's something there. I love the one I have, it's an animal print which seems to disguise a lot of bulges. But I do need to hang it right or you can see the drag of my items if I pack my phone, passport and some cards in there
@ajc-ff5cmАй бұрын
Wear a jacket. I do sometimes gate check a bag, or even to baggage claim to reduce what I’m carrying. I’ll do this most often on the way home because if my bag is lost or stolen the thief gets a mash of dirty clothes.
@tbacon2784Ай бұрын
😅 Great idea! I also buy used, good sturdy, but UGLY, scratched bags. I think thieves might look at it and die laughing! LOL!
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
@@tbacon2784 Well, you made me laugh! 😂 Thanks.😊
@tbacon2784Ай бұрын
@@SharonPerson-hm9ds you are welcome; any time... ;>)
@rncondieАй бұрын
Wear a Scottie Vest. Sucker in XL holds easily 4 days of clothing and a pair of shoes.
@popwallpaper6 күн бұрын
@rncondie what is a scottie vest?
@anna-katehowell9852Ай бұрын
I had to gate-check my banjo once. I was pretty much panicking the whole flight, but to the airline's credit, it was fine and wasn't damaged during the flight.
@amidala3927Ай бұрын
Ask to store it in the closet. Yes, planes have a closet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5aZgomjbsSsm8Usi=O5KC4DQ4wleGTeE_
@TinaLee2042Ай бұрын
I don’t understand wanting to gate check. What’s in my roll aboard is usually an extra pair of shoes and clothes in case my checked luggage goes missing - having the carry on bag join the checked bag in “wonder where my bag is land” kind of defeats the purpose. The gate checked bags are quite often going to be at the luggage carousel these days.
@PortableProfessionalАй бұрын
I agree that having your carry on checked as regular luggage defeats the purpose. When given the choice to gate check confirm that your bags will be available as you exit your flight and not on the carousels. Happy travels!
@stormbunnie6966Ай бұрын
I think it would be done if you didn't counter check a bag... that is what I am trying to figure out. I am scared to death my "personal item" will be taken or I will be told it's too big... I just keep obsessively measuring it lol. My husband want's to check our shared carry on bag... I am telling him heck no. I want to try to get it on the plane, and if not gate check is much better. We will already be gate checking carseats. But I agree. I do not ever want to be in where is my bag land lol!
@OTatimeАй бұрын
Gate checking a bag is free. Depending upon the airline, your status and number of bags, you may otherwise be required to pay a fee to check your bag at the ticket counter. I wait until the last possible moment to relinquish any luggage.
@OTatimeАй бұрын
@@stormbunnie6966 If I have valuable items in my roller bag, I put them inside a canvas tote - inside the roller bag. If the gate agent announces mandatory gate checks (usually when they’ve run out of overhead storage), I can simply and quickly remove the tote and relinquish the roller bag. My valuable items will be with me, as the tote replaces my roller bag as my second carry on item. It has never failed me.
@stormbunnie6966Ай бұрын
@OTatime can you do that if younhave a personal item as well? I plan on putting all my important items & kids needs in my backpack/personal item
@julieolson9832Ай бұрын
Just a reminder that medical devices don't count in your two item limit. I board with my CPAP, backpack, and roller bag all the time.
@taem111Ай бұрын
Is this true on all airlines including international?
@gmlouieodАй бұрын
@@taem111 My wife and I have travelled to Europe with our CPAP devices 3 times and did not have any problems. What I do is to go to the counter before boarding to show them our CPAP bags just to let them know what they are. We also have a medical tag attached. Some gate agents are not familiar with what a CPAP is so it gives us a chance to educate them.
@TEWAdventuresАй бұрын
On my last 2 flights I did have by bag checked at the gate. And i was glad for it, I felt confident I'd meet up with it at baggage claim(and did) and i didn't have to fight for an overhead spot or wrestle with the bag on and off the plane.
@ShinnifiedАй бұрын
I fly a lot for work. While I don't think that gate-checking a bag is a bad idea, there are MANY times that the airline has said that gate-checked bags will be picked up at the baggage claim and not at the arrival gate. In fact, I would say that this happens more often. It used to be the other way, but has mostly changed.
@BelgaratheАй бұрын
The rise of strict enforcement has been because it more prevalent a lot of people not only bringing more than two items but then also filling the overhead bins with more than one item. This despite having adequate leg room to stow it and in plenty of cases where checkin baggage is free
@susie9893Ай бұрын
I avoid checking my bag bcos I don't trust any airline not to lose it. And when I travel I don't build into my itinerary the time it would take me to replace my stuff
@nalukekoАй бұрын
3:27 NOT QUITE CORRECT: When multiple airlines are involved on an itinerary booked together in one ticket, the "MOST SIGNIGICANT CARRIER" Rule applies (defined in IATA resolution 302). this way, for instance on an international flight with a domestic leg in the origin or destination country, the INTERNATIONAL BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE APPLIES TO ALL LEGS. In general the Marketing Carrier's baggage policy prevails on code-share flights.
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
@nalukeko - I bought a new, smaller carry-on last year because my domestic bag was a little too large for international travel. I did miss that bit of extra space, though.
@lisaphares2286Ай бұрын
Merino wool. Is generally light weight, easily hand washed, if you roll in a towel and squeeze before hanging to dry will dry overnight in most places. Then you pack underwear for half your trip (yes there is merino underwear and it is way more comfortable than cotton or synthetic). And you can wear merino clothing 3-7 times before washing, just hang it up to air out overnight. Jeans can be worn 5 days between washing. There, you carry on bag just got more spacious!
@susie9893Ай бұрын
Good to know. I love having that info on me and being able to show it to them if they try to bully me at the gate
@roythomas1108Ай бұрын
I'm personally hoping for universal enforcement of baggage policies. Too many people trying to game the system. Universal enforcement would speed up boarding and allow everyone to have a bit of space for a carry on.
@diedrawittenberg4657Ай бұрын
I gate-check on almost every flight. I love not having to fight for overhead space and just grabbing it on the jetway at my destination!
@bwillanАй бұрын
It's time that carry on bag sizes are enforced. There should be a separate step before security that requires each carry on bag to be measured. Those that are too big are too should be required to go through regular baggage check. I used to fly many smaller regional airlines (USA and Canada) with very limited carry on bag capacity. It was common for those flights to require rolling carrying bags to be gate checked. I hate doing that. I prefer to use a travel backpack and a small laptop bag as my personal item.
@susie9893Ай бұрын
This is far easier to monitor at smaller airports. But the majority of people don't use those regional airports
@_DROM_25 күн бұрын
Finally someone addressed this. All I want is for these airlines to sit down and decide on ONE size for carry-ons. Just ONE! Also, you guys are going in for a big surprise, when you travel overseas... 7-10kgs is what's allowed in the cabin (carry-on + personal item weight). I think Emirates doesn't even allow personal items anymore if you buy an economic class ticket. This is getting out of hand
@paulchallenor867514 күн бұрын
British Airways allows 23kg in both your carry on and personal item.
@HariSeldon913Ай бұрын
Carry-ons were never a problem until they started charging for checked bags. I've been forced to gate check a couple times because in spite of doing the online checkin at the earliest possible time I still almost always end up in the last boarding group. I also had an international return flight where I had to check the bag at the layover because I'd bought some liquids at the duty free shop.
@ozgirl45Ай бұрын
@@HariSeldon913 I think that when lost bags became a big issue - a couple of years ago? - people switched to trying to carry everything on to the aircraft.
@daylightdaylight6612Ай бұрын
Yes the problem started when they started selling tickets without baggage.
@user-cb6rz2ke5uАй бұрын
Carry-on bags plus the kitchen sink have been a problem for years.
@pamelagoodson9034Ай бұрын
Thirty plus years ago I started packing carryon as the airlines misplaced our bags multiple times. Sometimes as much as two weeks. It had nothing to do with cost. This may sound “tacky” but I would pay to check a bag if I thought it would arrive with me at my destination.
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
@@ozgirl45 The airlines lose (or delay) TWO MILLION bags a year, just in the U.S. Yes, I want my regulation size carry-on in the overhead so I have some basic necessities when I get to my destination.
@Sull-HavenАй бұрын
If they ask for volunteers to gate-check, I always do. it's like checking your luggage for free. I love not having to drag my suitcase on the plane and lift it into the overhead bins. I always pack anything valuable/medications in my personal item so I can gate-check if they ask. I think that a crackdown is needed. It blows me away when I see people bringing bulging/oversized luggage and numerous "personal items" on the plane.
@vgshwkАй бұрын
But you may have to wait 30 to 45 minutes for your bag to be off loaded and onto the carousel.
@marceld6061Ай бұрын
@@vgshwk 'Gate checked' bags get brought back to the walkway when you deplane. They don't go to the carousel.
@mediumrick7667Ай бұрын
@@marceld6061 I've gate checked numerous times and my bag has always gone to the carousel. Maybe this practice varies by airline.
@marceld6061Ай бұрын
@@mediumrick7667 That must be it. I usually am stuck with the same two airlines when I travel and it comes back to the gate.
@lindakrugman6534Ай бұрын
@@marceld6061Unless the bag never makes it into the belly of the plane, like what happened to me. Keys were inside, so couldn't drive myself home, late in the evening. Thankfully a friend rescued me!
@andrewr7395Ай бұрын
I flew both and Lufthansa and United earlier this month. I lost count of how many people walked onto the plane with obviously oversized bags. Maybe it’s different from airlines to airline, but I know what I saw and that was absolutely no enforcement from either.
@susie9893Ай бұрын
I thought Luf were supposed to be quite strict. I've heard they are in Europe
@kimtaylor3515Ай бұрын
My husband and I usually end up gate checking our bags. My personal items bag holds all meds, an extra set of clothes and my purse. His is usually empty for our souvenirs.
@danj8404Ай бұрын
I gate checked my carryon when the gate agents were making announcements asking for people to check their carryons. It ended up in the checked luggage bin at the destination. This is US domestic in 2018 on a 737. I now never gate check when a general request is made and have never been forced to gate check. I now try very hard to not be in the last boarding group to ensure there is a place somewhere in the overhead bins.
@astartesol7720Ай бұрын
I’ve started bringing a backpack for the overhead bin and a larger purse for my personal item and that works well because my backpack fits my laptop, iPad, clothes, and my toiletries, and it isn’t bulky. My biggest pet peeve is people that put their bag in the overhead toward the front of the plane when their seat is in the back! One time i was the first person to be seated in my row and the overheads was already full. I had to put my bag in the overhead 6 rows behind my seat, so when it came time to deplane, I stood up, pointed to my bag and had people pass it to me because I couldn’t get to it.
@marycrosthwait8615Ай бұрын
After my last flight I am tired of waiting for people with carryon luggage and other stuff to put them in the overhead bins. Then when we land there is more waiting. There was even a family with little kids and the kids each had a carryon and personal items. Maybe the airlines need to have free checked baggage and charge for carryons. Everyone can have ONE personal item
@duckypam25 күн бұрын
Preach! would save SOOOO much time
@kimgrodАй бұрын
Ever time I've been forced to gate check my suitcase, there has been a spot in the overhead bins either directly above my seat or across from it. Sigh.
@M_SCАй бұрын
They seem quite bad at their jobs in this respect. It’s annoying when they say it is simply physics but they made up the physics in their head
@MaraMara89Ай бұрын
@@M_SCthat's not always their fault. They have data provided by passengers, so they calculations are based on them. If X passengers had stated they will have carry on and airplane have X-5 space, they will ask 5 people to gate check. And some of those X luggage can be smaller and that's why there is space left
@mswhizz56Ай бұрын
In my experience, gate check requests have as much to do with getting the plane off on time as it does with how much overhead bin space there is. It takes less time for passengers to board and get seated if they don’t have bags to mess with.
@pamelagoodson9034Ай бұрын
I have seen this happen several times too
@vgshwkАй бұрын
@@mswhizz56yes but your flight isn’t truly over until you have your luggage and are out of the airport. Waiting 30-45 minutes after you are at the luggage carousel is ridiculous and poor service.
@Robnord1Ай бұрын
About time they began enforcing limits on carry on. The many people who bring on lots of stuff not only greatly extends boarding and de-planing time, but in an emergency evacuation, some could be injured or lost due to baggage blocking egress or silly people who insist on grabbing what they have been told to abandon.
@Chris-lc4bo8 күн бұрын
I started doing backpack with a small "sling purse". It has made flying so easy. The backpack goes under the seat, when it's time to leave I just pick it up and walk away ,"into the sunset", just so freeing. Yes, it is hard to slim down on the clothes and being elderly the meds take up alot of room.
@SharperMind123Ай бұрын
Thanks for the updates! There are slightly different carry-on measurement limitations for the different airlines. Even a “small camera” can be stored in a fairly large padded bag (so, not so small anymore). Due to Airline flight cancellations (& the Airlines Increasingly losing, damaging and rerouting luggage incorrectly), passengers now want to “keep their belongings with them”… This has led to huge increases of carry-on…. In addition, carry-on fees of $25-$50 per bag is terrible
@MsTakiH8 күн бұрын
I was at Incheon airport in S. Korea and when I got to my gate, they asked me if I would like to check my carry on. First trip there I said no, but my second trip I said yes. I actually love it because I absolutely HATE finding a spot and retrieving it on the plane!
@westnovaАй бұрын
In Canada, when a bag is gate checked at the gate, the bags usually arrive at the luggage carousel at the flight destination airport (Like with Air Canada) rather than at the door of the aircraft. This may not work out for passengers who may have a connecting flight from that particular destination airport.
@therahughes1018Ай бұрын
I am so glad that some of the airlines are enforcing the baggage rules. It takes me so long to pack witnin the guidelines and then people show up with oversized luggage and get away with it. I have volunteered to gate check my luggage a few times and recently on international trips the gate checked luggage needed to be picked up at the luggage carousel. Sometimes when I volunteer to gate check my carry-on i get bumped up into a better loading zone as well.
@ryanf4497Ай бұрын
I can confirm what you said about Southwest’s crackdown is correct. I recently took a trip and flew on Southwest and they did mention that blankets and pillows do count as personal items. However, I will say that they only announced this because the flight was completely full. I don’t think they made that announcement if the flight wasn’t full.
@melindar.fischer5106Ай бұрын
Yes, I have gate-checked my bag/suitcase before when I didn't have a connecting flight. Actually, I have done this a few times. It is easy, convenient, and worry-free.
@FillingPassportsАй бұрын
Gate checking works only if you don't have multiple legs where both your check-in luggage and carry-on luggage have a chance of not arriving at your destination with you.
@brucesmith9144Ай бұрын
I had to gate check my camera bag as it wouldn’t fit in the overhead bins on a regional jet. I was ok with that solution, but would never check in a camera bag like regular luggage at the counter. I appreciate that my bag was available at the gate following the flight.
@lynnsarraille7360Ай бұрын
You might want to add this info to your tips: As a 75 year old, going through TSA I no longer have to take off my shoes to pass through their check-in!
@billkallas1762Ай бұрын
I had to remind a TSA agent about that rule, last June.
@catherineyagecic416Ай бұрын
Didn't know that, thank you!
@jamesmartin1895Ай бұрын
Thank you for the info, good to know 😊👍
@tbacon2784Ай бұрын
@@billkallas1762what is the age at which you no longer have to remove your shoes as I am going to be 66 in a couple of months and am disabled, so have problems getting them back on... thank you for any information you can give me!
@MaraMara89Ай бұрын
That may help someone too: in European lines (Wizzair , Ryanair) there is no need to take off shoes if they are below ankles and do not have big sole. So last January I went through security wearing lighter shoes on me and having my winter shoes in a bag and changing already in the airport (traveling in winter time at home, but spring in Portugal). Where there is no rush and you can sit to do so
@nancysudlow2736Ай бұрын
We gate checked on our last flight and the luggage was not available at the gate as we were getting off but had to go to the carousel to retrieve it. And it was very damaged. We emptied the contents in our car and turned it in for a voucher to replace the carry-on suitcase. That is why we usually do carry-on and a personal item. Thanks for the updates!
@elliotoliver8679Ай бұрын
so you are looking for sympathy for being an entitled brat?
@sandybruce9092Ай бұрын
My husband, a retired aerospace engineer thinks that overhead compartments should be eliminated completely! This takes care of those people who think they can carry on suitcases that should be checked plus other very bulky items that are pushed and pushed into the overhead compartments and getting upset that other people are already using a little space!
@gingereaves409712 күн бұрын
There are those of us that are DISABLED and MUST carry medical equipment when we fly. Where does he suggest we put them?
@tonyraph4938Ай бұрын
Hardest thing to deal with is complying with the different dimensions of each airline. You need multiple carry on bag options because even if they’re all relatively the same you might need to shave off half an inch in width but be allowed an extra inch in height. It’s like they have a secret deal with luggage companies so we keep having to buy more luggage to comply.
@tbacon2784Ай бұрын
I just go to thrift stores with a measuring tape and buy one slightly undersized both lengthwise, width wise, and depth wise after finding out what the smallest measurement is for each airline, ie. I take the smallest width allowed for any airline, I am likely to use, and do the same with the width and depth measurements... I also figure on buying a few things where I am going, if they will be cheaper there than at home. I am now, also considering taking my least favorite clothes on trip and leaving them behind on trip home, gives me more room for anything I want to buy on the trip...
@torinsallАй бұрын
Flying used to be fun...back when seats were a comfortable size, leg room existed and there were enough overhead bins even on full flights bcs they weren't cramming us in like sardines. Now flying is not fun and I wish we lived in EU or UK so we could take the Eurorail. Train travel in US is ok (though not fast) if you are going to one of the half dozen places the trains go.
@susie9893Ай бұрын
I wish I had the super-power of teleportation but 🤷♀️
@darleneedwards5688Ай бұрын
Exactly and now it's so busy and nightmare sometimes
@lisaaustin4561Ай бұрын
I don’t blame the airlines enforcing carryon size. I’ve seen people dragging bags on that I wonder why they weren’t flagged? I’ve brought this up to airport personnel. So beware there are people that get annoying and notice and will point out to airline personnel that you are trying to carry on a bag that’s almost the same size as a regular suitcase.
@navysailorАй бұрын
People who sit in the back need to take their stuff back with them and not try putting in in the 1st class bins in the front of the airplane.
@kenbrown2808Ай бұрын
our last international light was with Iceland Air, and the bins were marked with seat positions.
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
Usually first and business class board before economy, so it shouldn't be much of a problem, unless a first or business class passenger was delayed getting to a connecting flight.
@navysailorАй бұрын
Not true you have family's with small children and adults needing additional time to board prior to first class boarding I have seen people shoving their stuff up front right even above my seat.
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
@navysailor You're correct about the families, but having flown with children, we'd always want our bags as close at hand as possible, especially if the children are two and under. Diapers, change of clothes, snacks, entertainment. The closer to our seats, the better. Adults needing extra time, however; they could definitely be more of a problem. My mom in her early 90's needs the extra time to board, but wants her bag close to her, too. Not sure how to solve the entitled passenger issues, though.
@kenbrown2808Ай бұрын
@@SharonPerson-hm9ds assigned bin space. possibly with QR readers on the bins so they only open with a qr code assigned to the seat. then they could also make the bins so they don't open while the seatbelt sign is on.
@angelajuneau7457Ай бұрын
I am very cognizant of what I pack and how it’s packed. If you need a blanket, I use a lightweight Turkish towel as a scarf. I haven’t figured out a neck pillow hack yet as it’s usually around my neck when I board. Some things they have gone overboard with and should really be concentrating on the people who are clearly trying to get giant things to fit overhead. If everyone would just be considerate, we wouldn’t even have to have this conversation. Just be nice everyone 😊
@MemoGrafix29 күн бұрын
I have a very large size 5X & long to My ankles knit sweater as My blanket.
@darrellhornick7764Ай бұрын
This crackdown is very warranted! People who carry on a suitcase, in addition to a personal item, plus a backpack or shoulder bag, have caused this primarily due to their fear of lost checked baggage. It's ridiculous! I've traveled to over 30 countries on five continents and never lost a single piece of checked luggage.
@Meg-eq2mdАй бұрын
My dad travels a lot for work and has had many suitcases lost/ended up at the wrong destination. It does happen, but lucky you! I am also worried my things will get lost but I don't take more with me I just pack very minimally and wash clothes at my destination 😁
@julieb7882Ай бұрын
You failed to mention their huge food bag and duty free bag from their last trip filled with more stuff.
@DeanDecourseyАй бұрын
I’ve been flying for 55 years and have never had a checked bag lost. Two didn’t make the flight, but the airline delivered it to my hotel 2-3 days later. Take every sticker off your bags before going to the airport. Also check the airline baggage tags to confirm that the bags are going to your final destination on the same flights that you are on.
@Reed-2bigАй бұрын
I have been lucky that every time I’ve had a bag delayed/lost I was on my way home! The worst was a return from South Africa where 2 bags were diverted. One was delivered 3 days later the other one 7 days later. On that flight only 11 bags were taken off the plane, an international flight. I was flying business, too! That normally gets my bags priority. Twice I’ve had an item delayed at a connection. Once was outbound and they rectified the problem by waiting for the item as they’d caused the problem by not checking it through.
@cs4849Ай бұрын
I’ve had bags lost on three different flights, all of which took several days to make their way to whichever country I was visiting. I don’t check bags now unless I absolutely have to.
@stickman-125 күн бұрын
It's far cheaper to ship your stuff to your destination via UPS, Postal or Fedex. Also it avoids theft and hassles with the TSA junk. Only take medicine and 1 day of cloths and phone on the plane. Been doing it this way for 10 years.
@georgelush1998Ай бұрын
I travel for leisure and am usually in no hurry. I don’t like schelpping a carry-on onto the plane and hunting for overhead bin storage. Even if they don’t announce it, I will ask the gate agent if I can gate check my carry on. They almost always say yes and I avoid the checked bag fee.
@andrewkosmowski3985Ай бұрын
I too do this. I like this as I often am connecting anyway.
@keithwillis1734Ай бұрын
about that basic economy bit with united airlines: United accepts the following items, per customer to be carried on the aircraft at no charge: - One carry-on bag no more than 45 linear inches or 114 linear centimeters (L+W+H) or 14 inches x 9 inches x 22 inches (22 x 35 x 56cm) - One personal item (such as a shoulder or laptop bag)
@user-xt7nh7le4tАй бұрын
I don't mind gate-checking a bag - IF I am on the last leg of my trip. That reduces the risk of the bag getting lost. Always make sure you know if the gate-checked bag will be brought up to the jetway after you land or will be sent to baggage claim!
@brontewcatАй бұрын
I always check my main luggage. I get so frustrated that so many people won’t and bring quite large bags on a carryon. This is a good thing.
@keithkennedy2725Ай бұрын
I used to fly back in the 80s and 90s and noticed a significant change occurring in the late 80s in reference to carry on luggage.. Some people appear to have no concept of weight and size restrictions..
@isabels5140Ай бұрын
I wore a very small sling bag once and the gate agent made me put it into my tote bag, because i also had a carry on 😒the sling bag was no bigger than my palm and i only had my phone and passport in it for easy access… now i no longer use a sling 🤷🏻♀️
@SharonPerson-hm9dsАй бұрын
I pack my empty purse in my carry-on, and take it out when I get to my destination.
@geoff013715 күн бұрын
My local airport is smaller so I typically fly regional jets as a first leg. I almost always end up gate checking my carry on. I've been flying with a compliant carry on for a few years now, and even that is too big for the overhead bins. I usually just put my personal item there. So far I have had no troubles with that.
@missmayflowerАй бұрын
You always do good videos, but skip making those overly dramatic titles. “Airlines won’t tell you”. Don’t be silly. The rules are always on the website.
@tommysuits7416Ай бұрын
At 3:01 she even suggests checking the website. So I guess the airlines WILL tell you 😂. Unnecessary click bait
@markharwell8793Ай бұрын
I'd say that's not telling you, but you must read the fine print.
@keensoundguy6637Ай бұрын
That bait won't click itself.
@SuperDave1426Ай бұрын
Just so you know - where you get your gate-checked luggage will vary by airline (or even flight sometimes). I've gate checked a luggage case one one flight and was able to pick up the bag on the jet bridge near where the plane exists onto it, and other times I've ended up having to go to the baggage area to pick up my loggage off the conveyor. In some cases, even the same airline; but different flights. So that's something you want to be aware of. It's still free to do the gate-checking; it's just not guaranteed that you'll be able to pick your luggage back up on the jet bridge. 👍
@SaraMc-ez2mvАй бұрын
I am not a carry on person. I pay to check my luggage. I get very frustrated when I am not allowed to put my backpack in the overhead bin because a person has brought too much carryon stuff! I am discriminated against because I PAID to put my luggage under the plane!
@PortableProfessionalАй бұрын
I agree! The carry on rules can be frustrating! I believe we will be seeing some changes.
@duckypam25 күн бұрын
I don't care when they say the overhead is for big carry on bags, I get free checked bags with my united credit card. I check my carry bag and put my birding scope/tripod bag up in the overhead and my personal item unde rmy seat. I let people stuff their giant carry ons around my scope bag. I feel that they don't have any more right to the overhead space than I do and it does fit in around their giant bags.
@PrincessLorieАй бұрын
I've gate checked my wheelchair on more than one occasion and it worked wonderfully. The only time I've had an issue is at JFK, they made me check it with my luggage and use their wheelchair. They lost my wheelchair for 3 days, fortunately, it was on my return trip from Europe so I had another one at home.
@markberger5739Ай бұрын
Since you are not allowed or recommended to check in valuables or anything containing a battery the 7kg limit is unreasonable & unrealistic - pack a camera & lenses & laptop plus the necessary bit that go with it & your over the silly limits already - time the airlines woke up & provided the services needed by their customers instead of harassing them with bs rules & unreasonable restrictions.
@jjcoolausАй бұрын
The bento bag is a $400 bag in my country. There are so many cheaper options (and I’ve never seen anyone carry or use their own blanket on a plane). Wear more clothes
@glasslingerАй бұрын
Note that you will have to remove bags placed under clothing when going through the security checkpoint.
@cohoanglervancouverwa675523 күн бұрын
I gate check my carry-on roller bag regularly. It’s very convenient but it has some drawbacks. At the end of the flight, the bag normally gets sent to baggage claim rather than the end of the jetway. Plus, if the flight is delayed or cancelled, you might not see the bag for awhile.
@chrismc8000Ай бұрын
Am hoping and praying that the “Size Rules” for carry on items will FINALLY be adhered to. What too many people take on an airplane are way over the limit of any guideline. (Personally, due to shoulder issues, I cannot lift anything up to the above compartments. Rely on a pocketbook and a crossbody bag, which fits under the seat.)
@chewie94116Ай бұрын
I was asked to check in my carry-on suitcase twice. I don't care. I check it in. When I went on board, I realized that the overhead bins would have been too small to fit my carry-on suitcase. So, I am glad to have check it in. Some planes have very small luggage cabins.
@grantcampbell3264Ай бұрын
A few years back I was flying on Latam and they gate-checked carry-ons and charged travelers an exorbitant fee. I applaud the airlines as carry-ons have got ridiculously large.
@user-bm8hr6sn4k18 күн бұрын
I was made to gate check my carry on. Bags were THROWN onto the jetway after the flight and you had no idea if someone off the plane ahead of you took your bag. You just had to wait and see if yours came out. Mine did, but if I was a thief, I would consider grabbing someone’s bag as I walked out.
@danielp5317Ай бұрын
I have started driving my car or a rental car. Where driving the car as possible as far as the time I have for the trip and getting there and back. Chrysler the airline ticket on price of the rental. The fact that I can carry way more in my car. I will sacrifice the convenience of fast flying for having a vehicle when I get somebody that's the nation and not paying the price of a rental car damn near if my bags are too big and they want to charge me 60 to $100 per bag. Too bad non-conforming to requirement bags could be up $200 fee for just those two bags. Hey in some cases I can get three or four days of rental car for that much. I believe more people will start driving their car or getting the rental if the price is right. You will also save on Uber's and taxis in many cases as you go from place to place at your destination and hotel/ accommodations
@KassiaPoties26 күн бұрын
Here is something many don't realize as well. Although airlines have a set size for your carry-on and personal luggage, a plane could have a smaller bin size or smaller space in the seats. This means your carry-on or personal item might be considered too big. This is especially true for smaller planes. So when this happens the gate agent might inform you that your carry-on is too big. They will usually recommend that it's gate checked for that reason. Another bit of advice... NEVER PUT YOUR MUST-HAVE MEDICATION IN YOUR CHECKED OR CARRY-ON LUGGAGE. Always keep it in your personal bag.
@stalkingcraneАй бұрын
Really? I have had to routinely take off my outer layer jacket when going through security. I put my very small crossbody bag into a larger carryon bag until I board the plane. I take it out and wear it on the plane. It holds my phone, credit cards and ID. If we had an emergency crash I could go down the slide wearing it without causing injury to myself or others. Instead of a blanket I take a wool blend pashmina in my carryon. It can be used many ways during travel, and as a pillow or extra layer on the plane. Plus, always keep your seat belt on. Too many people have been injured, while flying, by surprise air pockets, when the plane suddenly drops.
@kenbrown2808Ай бұрын
yes, but you put it back on after security, and don't have to take it off to board. she was talking about boarding, which is when they count bags. I also wear a jacket instead of carrying a personal item.
@hughjazz64Ай бұрын
Thanks to your tip about nail polish application before the flight i’ve managed to safely pass the first random swab in my life. I wore two pairs of latex gloves as I applied my toenail polish the night before the flight and it saved me and my baby sister from missing our flight