Do airlines have different carry-on restrictions?
” Gina, Like it or not (probably not) the airlines are free to make their own rules when it comes to just about everything, including the size, weight and number of items you can carry on to the plane. You will find that coach is really where they are cracking down on offenders, because stowing carry-ons takes time and flights cannot depart until all luggage is stowed and everyone is seated. Here are the carry-on guidelines for seven of the major airlines. The maximum dimensions refer to length, width and depth. American: Two pieces, maximum inches: 9 by 13 by 23 Delta: Two pieces, maximum inches: 9 by 14 by 22. Purses don’t count as a carry-on. Northwest: One piece of luggage plus one briefcase, or laptop or purse. Maximum inches: 9 by 14 by 22, weight: 40 lbs. Southwest: Two pieces, maximum inches: 10 by 16 by 24. TWA: Two pieces, maximum inches: 10 by 16 by 24, weight: 50 lbs. Purses count as a carry-on. United: Two pieces, maximum inches: 9 by 14 by 22. Purses smaller than 25 inche
