02-01-2019
04:12 PM
02-01-2019
04:12 PM
@spacecoastbill wrote: @DancingDavidE wrote: @spacecoastbill wrote: Im pretty sure its an airline requirement, not an FAA one. The FAA does not care how much you carry on, only that it meets size requirements. Southwest is responsible to implement the rule.. Thiis website isn’t direct from the FAA, but it is what I’ve heard elsewhere. https://www.luggagepros.com/travel/carry-on.shtml I didnt see that in the FARs and the FAA webpage says its up to the carrier... https://www.faa.gov/travelers/prepare_fly/baggage/ I interpreted that on the FAA website to mean check ahead in case the airline has more restrictive rules and/or fees. I can't find any citation on FAA.gov that specifies this so perhaps the other articles were out of date. I'm still suspcious that all major carriers have the same personal item + carry-on item rules, but I suppose the industry could have converged on that being the best for everyone.
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