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Several things to consider when purchasing luggage:
- General baggage requirements -- how many pieces
and the sizes that the carrier will allow to travel
with you.
- Carry-on requirements and check-in requirements
- Requirements for domestic flights are not always
the same as for international flights
- Requirements for domestic carriers are not always
the same as for foreign carriers
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| AMTRAK
REQUIREMENTS |
Amtrak Requirements
Both carry-on and checked luggage are subject to limitations. Check
the website: www.amtrak.com for
details.
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| AIRLINE
REQUIREMENTS |
Airline Requirements
Before purchasing a new piece of carry-on luggage,
make sure it meets the most restrictive dimensions – 22
x 14 x 9".
Most airlines limit the number of carry-ons to 1 piece,
but often exclude business cases, computer cases, handbags,
diaper bags, coats and items to assist those with disabilities.
Alert: When packing, do not overstuff a legitimate
carryon; this may effectively disqualify it.
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BAGGAGE RULES IN A NUTSHELL
The information below is appropriate for free carriage
on domestic flights. Rules for international
flights are sometimes more generous. Check with
your airline to ensure the pieces you plan take meet
their regulations.
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| American Airlines
Check-in: 2 bags, 62 linear inches and 50
lbs. each
Carry-on: 1 bag, 45 linear inches and 40 lbs.
Exclusions: Normal size purses, coats, items
to assist disabilities (i.e. canes, walkers)
Phone: 800-433-7300
Website: www.aa.com
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Northwest
Check-in: 2 bags, 62 linear inches and 50
lbs. each
Carry-on: 1 bag, 45 linear
inches and 40 lbs.
Exclusions: Coats and small purses
Phone: 800-225-2525
Website: www.nwa.com
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| America West
Check-in: 2 bags, 62 linear inches and 50 lbs.
each
Carry-on: 1 bag at 45 linear inches
Exclusions: Handbags
Phone: 800-235-9292
Website: www.americawest.com
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Southwest
Check-in: 3 bags, 62 linear inches and 70
lbs. each
Carry-on: 1 bag at 10x16x24"
Exclusions: Coats, food containers, purses, child’s
seat to be occupied, items to assist disabilities, cameras)
Phone: 800-435-9792
Website: www.southwest.com
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| Continental
Check-in: 2 bags, 62 linear inches and 50 lbs.
each
Carry-on: 1 bag at 51 linear inches and
40 lbs.
Exclusions: Purse, computer, business case, small
duffle
Phone: 800-523-3273
Website: www.continental.com
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United
Check-in: 2 bags, 62 linear inches and 50 lbs.
each
Carry-on: 1 bag, 45 linear inches
Exclusions: Coats, items to assist with disabilities
Phone: 800-241-6522
Website: www.united.com
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| Delta
Check-in: 2 bags, 62 linear inches and
50 lbs. each
Carry-on: 1 bag at 22 x 14
x 9" and 40 lbs.
Exclusions: Small purse or business case
Phone: 800-221-1212
Website: www.delta.com
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US Airways
Check-in: 2 bags, 62 linear inches and 50
lbs. each
Carry-on: 1 bag at 24 x 16 x 10"
Exclusions: Handbags, cameras, coats, items to
assist with disabilities, children’s safety seat (to
be used on board)
Phone: 800-428-4322
Website: www.usairways.com
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