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A carry-on question.......
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01/14/2017 12:02 PM
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In anticipation of a short trip about to happen I hauled out our fairly new carry-on bags (the ones we carried aboard AA and JB the last three trips we made to SXM) and DH questioned me about their size possibly being too large. I told him they were fine and of course, then second guessing myself, I went to the JB website and much to my surprise, they are actually oversized by less than 1.5 inches over-all, but the bottom line is, they are over-sized.
So my question to anyone that may know, since I did actually check both the AA and JB sites before I bought the luggage less than two full years ago, is has JB recently changed their carry-on rules? and if so, will they force me to check them due to 1.5 inch total overage? I've always stayed within their parameters in the past but I categorically refuse to buy another set of luggage and at the same time, I hate to ship luggage for such a short stay. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/14/2017 12:29 PM
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I have no idea what JetBlue might do as I have never had any personal experience with them. Here is a discussion from 2015 regarding carry on bags. Personally, I would go with what you have and hope for the best. Worst case scenario is you have to check it. If it is not packed really tight it should fit in one of the measuring devices if it comes to that.
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/14/2017 12:42 PM
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Thank you, J.D. We purchased a new and relatively expensive set of luggage March of 2015 and it complies to the exact numbers mentioned in the article prior to the suggested changes so I guess that's where the problem lies. The website says the dimensions must include the wheels and handles and that's where the extra 1.5 inches overall comes in. Hmmm, guess I'll soon see what happens. Worse case, we pay the fee and check them but I hate to have to wait for baggage at JFK, not that SXM can't sometimes be slow but in New York? OMGoodness!!
Still wondering if anyone has experienced JB refusing the old legal sized carry-ons.
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/14/2017 01:19 PM
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I noticed the change on JB, American and Delta website back in August, so we called LL Bean and they said that they would exchange the carry on for free, but she opted to purchase a new carry on bag instead.
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/14/2017 01:43 PM
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Thank you, LINNY and SAMMY,
So for the record I just called JB. The reservationist 'didn't think' the 1.5" in overall dimensions would be a problem but she decided to check with a supervisor whose response was "if it's been used as a carry-on in the past it will probably be okay" and then went on to say it will really depend on the person who's checking us in. If they're cranky they'll make us check it but if they're in a good mood, probably not. I think I'm just going to check the darn thing and be done with it! trying to get a straight answer isn't worth the effort. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by pat; 01/14/2017 01:45 PM.
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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Just don't pi$$ off the agent!! You should be fine. What they tell you on the phone may or not mean anything. As you said, it will all come down to when it actually happens and the mood of the agent.
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/14/2017 02:45 PM
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I agree with JD. Just make the agent smile and put her in a good mood and all will be fine. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> Don't check it prematurely as if they don't take it at the gate, they will handle it for free.The agent will need a good eye to spot an extra 1.5 inches!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/14/2017 03:27 PM
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ruralcarrier said: Just don't pi$$ off the agent!! You should be fine. What they tell you on the phone may or not mean anything. As you said, it will all come down to when it actually happens and the mood of the agent. J.D. - You know me better than that. Would I ever? Wait! Don't answer that!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> Moxie, I'm looking at other options right now but I will let you know if we do take the roll aboard carry-on, for sure. And thank you all for your thoughts.
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/14/2017 11:45 PM
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Yes, I did know that and this is the reason there is such a big turn over in that job. I was told that not all airlines follow that rule to the letter, but charters definitely do.
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/15/2017 12:23 PM
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I wouldn't even mention it to a gate agent or anyone else. If they stop you, so be it. My guess is they are not big enough to cause a problem, however, this is JMHO.
Rick and Grace
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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Thank you to all who responded.
Think I'm gonna' just play it by ear and see what happens. Worse case scenario - I either get denied my carry-ons and pay up front or the bags get gate checked. Or we get to bring them on board with all the extra 1.5 inches of total running dimensions. Whatever will be, will be...... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/15/2017 10:52 PM
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It must be hard to look after your mother!
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/15/2017 11:33 PM
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boucharda said: I have a three racquet tennis bag stuffed with extra items (shorts, cans of balls, 2 racquets, magazines.) Not even a glance And that is why the airlines are trying to crack down on the oversize offenders.
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/20/2017 03:41 PM
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In response to my own question, I took Kim's advice and followed it to the letter - went through the security precheck line (ended up getting wanded because apparently my Pandora bracelet worn on the same wrist as my watch set off the alarm....) and right on in to my gate. The gate agent never even looked at our bags. Personally, I think JB runs a sloppy ship but this time it was in my favor. Otherwise, a great flight and met a delightful man from Morocco traveling to the island for the first time.
Funny thing is, I was concerned about being over by 1.5 inches total dimension and I saw people coming on with full-sized suitcases. Our flight was completely full and the last group of people were really upset with the baggage situation so there is definitely something to be said for paying for those up front seats as the early boarding pretty much gives you the pick of the plane. Both rollaboards went in the overhead and both knapsacks under the seat and we were off! After they finally got all the excess baggage stowed, that is.
And so we're here. And exhausted. The simple fact of traveling used to be such a pleasure but IMHO, not anymore but it's the price we pay to e here, right? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: A carry-on question.......
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01/20/2017 03:43 PM
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Good deal. It pays to listen to your kids once in a while! Have a drink or two!
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