http://seatexpert.com/blogs/ask_the_seat_expert/2009/06/10/maximum-sized-carry-on-bags-for-regional-jets/ Just another SeatExpertBlogs weblog Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:07:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://seatexpert.com/blogs/ask_the_seat_expert/2009/06/10/maximum-sized-carry-on-bags-for-regional-jets/comment-page-1/#comment-1875 Jacob Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:44:31 +0000 http://seatexpert.com/blogs/ask_the_seat_expert/?p=533#comment-1875 On the standard/small RJs (ERJ 135/140/145 CRJ 200/700), the above post is correct, standard rollaboards do not fit in the overheads. HOWEVER, the gate check situation for these RJs is different than when a mainline plane fills up before you have a chance to find space. On the RJs, gate agents will tag your bag with a valet-like ticket (American actually calls this "Valet Service"), usually before you board, you take the bag with you down the gate, and when you get to the plane you hand it off. Then when you arrive, your bag is given back at the plane side of gate once you get off the plane - no baggage claim! And when you bag check (for any reason) they don't charge. So just remember the liquids rule and check your bag for free!! (of course it has to be able to get thru Security - size-wise and liquid-wise). On the standard/small RJs (ERJ 135/140/145 CRJ 200/700), the above post is correct, standard rollaboards do not fit in the overheads. HOWEVER, the gate check situation for these RJs is different than when a mainline plane fills up before you have a chance to find space. On the RJs, gate agents will tag your bag with a valet-like ticket (American actually calls this “Valet Service”), usually before you board, you take the bag with you down the gate, and when you get to the plane you hand it off. Then when you arrive, your bag is given back at the plane side of gate once you get off the plane – no baggage claim! And when you bag check (for any reason) they don’t charge. So just remember the liquids rule and check your bag for free!! (of course it has to be able to get thru Security – size-wise and liquid-wise).

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