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.

Other Resources
Top 10 Baggage Tips
Things you Should Not Bring on Board
Cabin Safety Tips

Other Baggage Resources
Carry-on Baggage Advice
Top 10 Baggage Tips
Overhead Baggage Risks
How to File a Complaint
Things you Should Not Bring on Board
Cabin Safety Tips