@rileejsmith: Did you know that using the expandable zipper on your carry-on suitcase will almost always make it too large for an airline’s carry-on size requirements? 👀 And with many airlines cracking down on carry-on bag sizers this year, we’re starting to see more and more people being pulled out line for having their carry-on suitcases expanded. So here’s what you need to know about the carry-on size rules! 📐You can also check your bag size with my carry-on calculator on my site! #carryon #traveltips #carryononly #travelbag #travellife | carry on airport rules for travel
I’m always paranoid even when I know my case is small enough. lol. I have been taking my Calpak Hue more often now than my Barbie Beis.
2026-10-27 02:57:35
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Alexis :
I always to thought the extension was like a packing cube haha. Extend to pack and then zip to compress
2026-10-27 12:34:46
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Jessica :
I wish luggage sections of stores all had a 'does your bag fit this airline' trial spaces 😂
2026-10-27 02:58:25
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WanderLustYvonne :
Plus it seems that airlines are using more regional jets and those overhead bins are way smaller.
2026-10-27 14:03:10
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smallsrus01 :
Yall the whole thing about using carry on is to pack lite not pack your whole life in it!
2026-11-11 15:40:00
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babycorndogs :
I bought an away suitcase WITHOUT the expanded feature. I didn’t want to tempt myself on using it. Also got the international-sized carry on too.
2026-10-27 02:08:43
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H :
to be honest when I'm trying desperately to find a spot in a bin big enough for my by-the-rules rollerbag and I see so many expanded oversized carry-ons up there, I find myself wishing they would enforce things a little bit more 🫣
2026-10-27 14:01:04
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A Redo :
are we not all using these as a compression feature ?
2026-10-27 02:51:07
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b0newielder ~ comms open! :
are people not checking the requirements before they fly? cus i always do
2026-10-27 09:13:15
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Devie Bunting :
and the height includes the wheels, everyone forgets to measure the wheels
2026-10-27 09:39:54
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jo👻 :
i love just checking a bag
2026-10-28 03:26:25
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Cait💙 :
I only use the expander when I know the flight is going to be full & I’m gonna get the free gate check. I always jump to be first to gate check because I almost always get a seat upgrade or early boarding as a reward. (Only on the way home tho, I won’t risk it on the way to my destination).
2026-10-27 02:17:30
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Elizabeth :
I’ve never had an issue flying with an American airline with my large Beis carry-on extended but when I was flying in Europe it was a checked bag even if it wasn’t extended 😂
2026-10-27 11:06:40
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rhondaydream :
It’s dumb to assume your expanded bag would qualify the same as a carryon that is not expanded…
2026-10-27 18:39:23
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Yellvillasev on IG ✨ :
Don’t mean to be rude or what, but isn’t it “common sense” that when you use that expansion zipper it means you are going to check that bag? Or is it just me?
2026-10-27 02:17:35
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Karleena 🇨🇦 :
I only ever use the expander for road trips or if I do plan to gate check!
2026-10-27 02:11:06
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StrugglesToFocus :
While we’re at it… if there’s limited space in the overhead bin, do not put your personal item in the bin if it fits under your seat, especially when you already have a carryon item in the bin.
2026-10-27 17:04:24
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Sandra 🇨🇦 :
I perfer to pretend the expansion doesn't exist so I'm never tempted to use it
2026-10-28 01:34:58
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ExtraSassySnake :
I’ve had this happen once. Now I make sure it’s not expanded before leaving the hotel. It just saves me from looking insane at the airport
2026-10-27 02:10:44
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Amy McManus :
I thought this was common sense…?
2026-10-30 21:10:51
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acanwetok :
Just don’t buy one with an expansion piece!
2026-10-27 13:36:12
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Andrew :
In my experience, only AA of the major 3 actually enforces this rule. United and Delta have never enforced it on myself.
2026-10-27 13:05:47
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Bec Tries :
and this is why I prefer a backpack
2026-11-02 09:00:12
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vann.nami :
i use it expanded, close it, sit on top, compress it
2026-10-27 16:59:19
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Diana Greiner :
I hate how they’re getting so strict. I’ve used the same backpack as a personal item for 5 years and they’ve started measuring it.. Can’t put a water bottle on the side anymore [Teary eyed]
2026-10-27 06:36:54
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