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« on: July 17, 2011, 01:10:21 PM » |
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I haven't flown since the travel restrictions were put in place, so this may seem like a dumb question. I am flying domestically on Delta. I'd like to know if I can take a laptop bag and my purse on the plane. The website says the following (written in this way):
1 Personal item--purse/camera bag/diaper bag OR
--laptop
-- bag of similar size
1 Additional bag that fits certain dimensions
The customer service rep wasn't any help, either. I'm probably overanalyzing this!
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ptarmigan
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2011, 01:11:51 PM » |
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Yes, you can bring a purse and a laptop bag. What you can't bring is two large carry-on bags that have to go in the overhead bins.
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2011, 01:16:10 PM » |
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I've been on airlines where the answer is no, or rather, the answer is no when they're paying attention -- sometimes they're not paying attention. I solve the problem by bringing a briefcase-sized bag into which both my purse and laptop fit. Of course, I do have a small purse.
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2011, 01:37:00 PM » |
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You can bring both as long as you don't bring a carry on piece of luggage as well. If you are carrying on luggage, do what hegemony does (and I do too).
Delta is getting really strict about carry-ons, so don't count on slipping by them. I saw them turn away someone with a purse, laptop bag, and carry-on luggage at the gate. (They were going to make her gate check her luggage and send it to baggage claim at the other end). They are also beginning to charge you to check your luggage if your carry-on luggage does not fit in the space specified at the gate.
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2011, 01:47:36 PM » |
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You should probably be fine. Most flights are okay with two pieces of carry-on, assuming that one is small. Really small commuter flights with narrow overhead bins usually allow only one. In winter, I've stuck a purse-sized bag under my coat, but that would be harder to pull off in summer (hooded sweatshirt?). If both bags would fit under the seat in front of you, I think you'll be okay, but it may depend on your particularly gate agent. I think you're over-analyzing the regulations (occupational hazard!); although I usually fly Delta, the gate agents rarely seem to care about small bags.
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2011, 01:58:55 PM » |
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You should be fine if those are your only two carry on items. The purse will count as the first item (where they specify items) and the laptop bag counts as the second item with specific dimensions (confirm that it is within those dimensions).
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2011, 02:00:37 PM » |
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You can take both purse and laptop as carry-on if you don't have anything else. I typically put my computer case and purse in a large tote bag and also take a rollaboard on as carry-on luggage. On small commuter planes, the rollaboard gets gate checked and you pick it up plane side. I like having the flexible use of the tote bag and it usually fits under the seat with no problem. I only have to keep it packed together to get through security and at the gate. Getting off the plane is no problem to have the purse out in addition to the other luggage.
If you are doing this, make sure that you have your baggie of liquids in the tote bag, too! It's easier then wrestling with your rollaboard.
MAKE SURE that your carry on fits within the limited dimensions. They ARE getting picky about this. Sometimes you can stash your purse in your rollaboard or briefcase.
I just took Delta flights last month, so this is current.
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« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2011, 02:08:58 PM » |
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I find a backpack to be very useful as my personal item and I can fit my laptop case, my very compact small purse (I really can't believe how much I can fit into that thing) along with the other things in the backpack, which primarily consists of my airplane pillow and small digital camera.
I carry around four items (purse, laptop, backpack, and my small suitcase) when traveling to the airport, checking in, and getting through security because it is much easier to access the things I need,and then just before boarding the plane, I shove laptop and purse into the backpack and I have my two items that I am allowed to carry on to the plane. If I have gotten my backpack too stuffed, I can remove the pillow and hook in around the handle of my carry-on bag and they have never hassled me about that as technically a third item.
Also, you will want shoes that are easy to step in and out of for going through security. You will also want to consider whether you want to walk across the dirty floor of an airport while barefoot and wear knee-hi hose or something.
I like to wear a loose-fitting blouse over something like a tank top so I can adjust to the varying temperatures on the plane and I often wear a decorative scarf as well that I can remove and use to drape over my eyes or even across my shoulders and upper arms if I feel like sleeping. Just be forewarned, I have been required to remove both the flowy blouse and the scarf when going through security. It is not a big deal really, but it was rather startling to me the first time they made me do that so I thought you might be happier knowing that in advance. In mycase, the back of the top I was wearing underneath the blouse was not really appropriate for public display so it was a bit embarrassing but I'll never see those people again, hopefully!
Have a safe trip and as hassle-free as is possible these days.
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« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2011, 04:27:24 PM » |
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Thanks, everyone! I think I'll do the small purse and laptop in a backpack and a wheeled carry-on that fits the required dimensions. I'm going to be at a friend's for three months to work, so I'll ship everything else, like shoes, books, and bulkier clothes (I've been told I can ship more for the same price as checking a bag).
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« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2011, 03:51:06 PM » |
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If your friend's city has a decent goodwill, you can actually just bring what you describe, ship the books and skip the clothes. I have a place I go for sabbaticals, and keep a small closet of clothes courtesy of goodwill. It's always great to get out there and find my new wardrobe, and makes traveling a breeze.
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« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2011, 09:50:08 AM » |
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I'll do the small purse and laptop in a backpack and a wheeled carry-on that fits the required dimensions. . . . I'll ship everything else But you are also allowed one piece of checked luggage. WHen I recently flew Delta, it was $25 for a suitcase up to 50 lb. Mailing 50lbs-worth of stuff will cost a lot more than $25! |
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