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Carry-on Baggage Advice

A reasonable approach to carry-on baggage is keep in mind three things: think small, think smart, and think safe. Keep in mind the following points when you pack and you will likely avoid any problems with your carry-on baggage while you are on the aircraft.

Think Small

• The maximum size carry-on bag for most airlines is 45 linear inches (the total of the height, width, and depth of the bag). Anything larger should be checked.

• No oversize packages or luggage can be stowed onboard.

• Stow only your essentials (such as prescriptions, personal hygiene items, passports and other documentation) and valuable items, such as jewelry or cameras, in your carry-on bag.

Think Smart

• Plan to check more of your baggage and carry less with you in the cabin.

• Check with your airline before packing to determine its carry-on guidelines regarding the number of items you may carry and the maxiumum size of those items.

• In certain situations the airline may require most or even all of your bags to be checked, so be prepared to do so.

Think Safe

• Carry-on items which may fall from overhead bins can injure you or other passen-gers during flight or in the event of an emergency evacuation.
  Head Injury Risks from Overhead Baggage

• Stow heavy items under the seat in front of you, not overhead.

• Don’t stack items in the overhead storage bin.

• If an emergency evacuation is necessary, leave your carry-on items on the plane. Retrieving personal items may impede the safe evacuation of passengers.

• Remember, be safety conscious when stowing your carry-on items.

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