Can kites be carried on?
It depends on how big your kites are. It also depends on enforcement of all the new security rules. generally, I’d advise against it. You don’t want to risk losing anything! I’ve often seen smaller bags brought onboard. Sport kite contestants who carry only a few kites can separate spars into their shortest lengths and toss the bag in the overhead. And as I mentioned before, I often carry on one or two sticked kites when traveling with two large duffels. Don’t count on using the coat closets up front. Those are generally reserved for the first class fliers. Carry on baggage should end up overhead where you are sitting. The overhead bins will usually accommodate a bag of up to five feet. But don’t push it. Most airlines are now cracking down on excess carry-on. Besides, other passengers are often rougher with your stuff in the overhead bins than the airlines are in the cargo hold. And if something that you carry gets damaged, you get no compensation.
