Do the airlines allow this bag as a personal item (like a regular, non-rolling laptop bag)?
466460
My experience is, Yes. I always have a carryon suitcase and this case for my Mac, etc. No problem so far.
258135
I guess that would depend on how much stuff you need to bring and whether you are carrying a laptop as well. Regrettably, the way the compartments are organized, you would have difficulty putting in anything but your computer and whatever documentation you need to bring. Albeit, this is an excellent bag that is very well made, it is best suited as a mobile office and not a weekend bag. Hope this answers your question.
561778
It would be tough to write this off as a women's bag... I've brought this on with a computer bag and walked right on while everyone else with me at the back of the line had to check in their roller bags. With this on my back flight attendants don't even look twice. But it would be tough to pass as a handbag. if you are in a situation in which you will have this and a roller style carry on, I would assume your second carry on will get checked.
606891
I've used this bag as a carryon/my main travel bag for a number of airlines (american, us airway, southwest, airtran, and jetblue). Exception is when I flew Frontier. They made me check the bag.
439238
I bought this bag for my girlfriend. She has carried it on certain airlines that use bigger aircraft. Some of the regional airlines do not have room in the overhead bins, but you should be able to gate check it. Also, when I bought it, I am almost certain that it said that it was carry-on approved. Maybe some of the requirements have changed.
1075201
Most airlines will allow you one carry-on bag, which including wheels and handles can measure up to 10" H x 17" W x 24" L, plus one personal item, such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop computer.
1724055
Yes. I have used this knapsack several times as carry on luggage and had no problem with airlines.
323636
No you cannot use it as a carry on. to long even without the cardboard bottom. I just tried!!
80459
No, you can't fit any clothing in the bag. That's about the only downside. I switched over from a Filson computer bag/briefcase and traveled with it extensively. I could get all of my toiletries and a couple of shirts, eytc., into it am live out of it for 3-days. But - it didn't protect my computer as well and I got tired of carrying it as opposed to a daypack over the shoulder. Always a trade off.
2064872
Yes you may use that with Check bags.TSA has master keys to open it,if they need to.you can keep your key.
1828589
I will find out very soon since I will be traveling with the bag. I have used a similar sized bag in the past and have had no problems using it as a "personal item."
991119
I don't see why not. Haven't traveled w/ it yet. My assumption is that due to size and weight you might pay an "oversized bag" fee w/ the airline but I'm not 100%. Contact who you plan to fly with and ask. Think about it, you can travel w/ the oversized golf bags that are hard plastic or nylon/cloth. Good luck.
201858
Yes, there is absolutely no problem going through security with this bag. Have taken many flights and not once was it questioned.
1818505
Question for the 2 people who answered, "Yes": Yes it can be taken on flights as a check in or Yes it has prohibited items per TSA?
75438
Yes. The bag is huge. If i was to put a laptop in mine I'd wrap it in a jacket or sweatshirt
953541
In my experience, yes. I have flown both domestic and international airlines (Southwest and United) with this bag as a carry-on (and packed pretty much full). It can get a little unwieldy and might be difficult to cram into the overhead compartments, but it does fit and I never had any trouble with the airlines or security about the size.
258136
it's really a laptop briefcase rather than a travelling bag. I guess if you limit yourself to an extra shirt and set of unmentionables and your toiletries are fairly minimal it would work fine. if you need a second biz suit, you're probably out of luck.