What to do about the carry on crackdown
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Most US airlines don’t have a weight limit for carry ons. The ones that do typically don’t check. I’m referring to US airlines that fly to the Caribbean. I have no idea about Hawaiian, and some of the other smaller airlines.
Erik
Kendall Raine
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Can’t prove it but suspect Micronesia on United via Guam is especially bad: older planes, short runways, few divert options, locals bringing lots of scarce items/food in checked luggage and not many flights per week means a lot of “weight balancing” with luggage pulled off.
Had scuba gear dumped twice by United in Guam.
Guam is where it happened, some others who were watching saw our bags removed and left on the runway, $2200 for airfare on that trip, not a fan of air travel and the industry surrounding it, yet sometimes it’s a necessary evil.
Fat old english bloke
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Fat old english bloke
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Fly business class.
Typically you get two free checked 65 pound bags. That helps reduce the need for a carry-on. The checked bags get priority handling and tracking. You're guaranteed that your checked bags will arrive at your destination with you. Push comes to shove, economy bags will get bumped instead of business class bags.
Business class seats have huge overhead bins. And they never check the size or weight of your carry-on bag when you board through the first/business class line.
Lots of other perks of business class, like sleeping on a flat bed, using the first class lounge on layovers (free food, free alcohol, free showers, etc.), and automatic personalized re-booking if there are flight delays.
Typically you get two free checked 65 pound bags. That helps reduce the need for a carry-on. The checked bags get priority handling and tracking. You're guaranteed that your checked bags will arrive at your destination with you. Push comes to shove, economy bags will get bumped instead of business class bags.
Business class seats have huge overhead bins. And they never check the size or weight of your carry-on bag when you board through the first/business class line.
Lots of other perks of business class, like sleeping on a flat bed, using the first class lounge on layovers (free food, free alcohol, free showers, etc.), and automatic personalized re-booking if there are flight delays.
mar2112
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I just carry the essentials on the plane. Mask, computer, reg, camera gear and a change odd clothes.
Why do people put their reg in their carry-on? it is heavy, nearly indestructible, and easily rentable.
I understand mask (it has to fit), computer (somewhat delicate and you have to know how to use it, so don't want to rent some other brand), selected camera gear (some of it is delicate).
If you are staying at a resort, many (most?) have a policy of free rentals until your gear-bag arrives.
If "it has to fit" is important, then I'd think you'd want your wetsuit in the carry-on too.
I understand mask (it has to fit), computer (somewhat delicate and you have to know how to use it, so don't want to rent some other brand), selected camera gear (some of it is delicate).
If you are staying at a resort, many (most?) have a policy of free rentals until your gear-bag arrives.
If "it has to fit" is important, then I'd think you'd want your wetsuit in the carry-on too.
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