As of November 1st, 2008, Continental has lowered their carryon baggage restrictions to 45 linear inches (basically in line with most other airlines). They've had a reputation for being more leniant with a slightly larger limit of 51 linear inches. As always all the information is published on their website.
On various forums people have been discussing how they are cracking down with oversized carry on baggage, especially if the plane is full, so if your bag is questionable (and doesn't fit in one of those ridiculous baggage sizers they have at checkin) then make sure you get to the gate nice and early, and prepare for a possible argument with the gate agent about gate checking your bag.
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TSA Airline Carry On Luggage Liquids Restrictions
Always nice to have a review about what is and is not allowed, if the TSA has any restrictions concerning liquids in your carryon baggage, or whatever. Here's an up to date official list.
Air travelers may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.
The following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols carried through security checkpoints.
1. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.
2. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
3. Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.
A surprising entry on the list of allowed carry-on items was "cigar cutter", which I found weird since mine was confiscated last time I tried to carry one on. Continue reading "TSA Airline Carry On Luggage ... »
Air travelers may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.
The following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols carried through security checkpoints.
1. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.
2. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
3. Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.
A surprising entry on the list of allowed carry-on items was "cigar cutter", which I found weird since mine was confiscated last time I tried to carry one on. Continue reading "TSA Airline Carry On Luggage ... »
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