Can I put clothes in my personal bag?

Size Restrictions for Personal Items
Personal items need to be 14-18.5 inches in height, 9.8-16 inches in width, and 3.9-9 inches in depth.
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What can I put in my personal item bag?

Personal Items List
  • Wallet, ID, passport, and travel documents (if not in your pocket or purse)
  • Jacket or extra layer of clothes for cold flights.
  • Scarf, pashmina, or travel blanket for cold flights.
  • Pillow, eye mask, and earplugs for sleeping.
  • Glasses or contacts (if necessary)
  • Notebook and pen.
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Can a personal item be a backpack with clothes?

The short answer: Yes, a backpack is generally considered a personal item if it fits under the seat in front of you. Most airlines offer a few examples of things that fit into the “personal item” category, such as a purse, laptop bag, or a briefcase, but they don't usually include “backpack” on those lists.
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What should you not put in your personal bag?

Here's what you can't pack in your carry on:
  • Liquids, gels, or pastes in bottles larger than 3.4 ounces (100 ml)
  • Guns and ammunition (including BB guns and cap guns)
  • Stun guns and tasers.
  • Sharp objects (knives, axes, razor blades)
  • Self-defense items (such as pepper spray, brass knuckle, billy clubs)
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How do you pack clothes in a personal item?

To save as much space as possible, roll your clothing and you can keep things more organized by placing your clothes in a drawstring bag or a reusable shopping bag before placing in your personal item sized bag.
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What qualifies as a personal item on a plane?

What is a personal item on a plane? A personal item is a small procession, for example a purse, laptop, umbrella, camera case, book, or small backpack. Personal items need to be small enough to be stowed securely and safely under the seat in front of you.
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How big can your personal item be?

Including handles and wheels, the maximum dimensions for a carry-on are 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and 9 inches high. Personal items are limited to 17 inches long, 10 inches wide and 9 inches high.
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Can I bring snacks in my personal item?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.
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What is the 311 rule?

Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.
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Can I put my purse inside my personal item?

“Personal item – includes: purse, briefcase, laptop bag OR a similar item such as a tote. The personal item must be smaller than your carry-on bag and must fit under the seat in front of you.
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Can I bring two personal items on a plane?

Can You Bring Two Personal Items on a Plane? Airlines don't allow passengers to bring two or more personal items. The general rule of thumb when it comes to hand luggage is that you are only allowed to bring one small carry-on suitcase and one personal item, such as a tote, backpack, purse, or something similar.
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Does a pillow count as a personal item?

Currently, travel rules list a certain number of personal items you're allowed to bring on a plane. Fortunately, items such as coats and travel pillows do not apply to that count.
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What size backpack is considered a personal item?

Approved personal items include a purse, briefcase, small backpack, camera bag, diaper bag, laptop bag or other similarly sized item. The combined length, width and height of carry-on baggage should be less than 45 inches. Individual items must be less than 22 by 14 by 9 inches.
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Can I carry hand sanitizer on a plane?

TSA Exemption for Hand Sanitizer: The TSA will allow one liquid hand sanitizer container, up to 12 ounces per passenger, in carry-on bags until further notice. Since these containers exceed the standard allowance typically permitted through a checkpoint, they must be screened separately.
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Can I bring a razor in my carry-on?

So people ask us about this one all the time. Safety Razors: Because the razor blades are so easy to remove, safety razors are not permitted in your carry-on luggage with the blade. They're fine to pack in your carry-on without the blade. The blades must be stored in your checked luggage.
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Is deodorant considered a liquid?

Powders and crystals are also permitted in any size. However, deodorants that come in spray, gel, liquid, cream or paste forms are subject to the TSA's liquids rule: If it's going in a carry-on bag, it must be in one of the three 3.4 ounces or smaller-sized containers allowed in a quart-sized resealable bag.
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Can I bring a homemade sandwich on a plane?

The agency stipulates that food items brought through security must be either be whole, natural foods (like fruit or vegetables), or be in placed in a container or otherwise wrapped up (so no loose sandwiches or cheeseburgers in your bag, please; and you'll have to get ketchup, mayo, or mustard packs after you get ...
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Can I eat my own food on a plane?

Are you allowed to bring your own food on board a plane, or eat your own meal while waiting for your flight to depart? Yes, you are!
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Can I carry my camera around my neck on a plane?

Verify that your camera bag is small enough to fit into the overhead compartment or under the seat on the airplane. Otherwise, you might have to pay an additional fee to check a bag. TSA allows photography equipment in carry-on and checked baggage, but check with your airline; they might have other policies.
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What happens if my personal item is too big?

Re: Is my personal item too big for United? Unless one is on a basic economy ticket they will charge you . But you should be on a regular ticket to LHR and if they do a gate check (worst case) you won't be asked to pay anything.
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Can I bring a pillow on a plane?

First, the TSA is responsible for ensuring flight security. According to their website, they don't have any problems with pillows. Pillows aren't seen as a security risk. So you can bring your pillow on the plane, pack it in your checked luggage, or pack it in your carry-on bag - according to the TSA.
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Can I bring two backpacks on a plane?

Airline rules allow for one carry on bag and one personal item, unless you're flying on a basic economy fare. But we've all seen people selfishly putting two bags in the overhead bin or carrying on more luggage than could possibly be allowed. You don't want to be like them. But you also might not be a one bagger.
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Can a weekender bag be a personal item?

The short answer is yes. A duffle bag can count as a personal item.
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Do stuffed animals count as carry ons?

Teddy bears and other stuffed animals are cleared to fly, but be reasonable about it. Size matters, especially in the overhead bin. Really large stuffed animals should be checked with the airline as irregularly sized luggage if they don't fit in a suitcase.
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Can I carry a sleeping bag on a plane?

Sleeping bag and pad.

Your sleeping bag can be put into your carry-on or checked luggage. As for your sleeping pad, this is similar to an air mattress. The TSA determines that such items can be put in your checked or carry-on luggage.
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