Does this meet airplane requirements to be a carry-on bag when flying?
483468
Absolutely. I have carried it on over 30 flights in the last year. Never a problem.
483469
I have used this bag numerous times as my carry-on bag for flights with no problems.
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.
1497400
I have not flown since I bought it but it is more compact than my regular carry-on. I would say yes.
758788
Yes. The main issue with this bag are the latches. They will break easily. Mine broke on my first trip (by TSA) but the airline did reimburse me for the bag.
263401
Carry on would be fine. Depending on how you pack, it may need to go in the overhead compartment.
542312
The case is quite large and would require to be checked. Some very large plane may accommodate as a carry on, but all other flights would see this checked.
106725
No, fits the carryon requirement of most all airlines. Check the Pelican website for exact information.
1617933
I have not flown with it yet, but it might be a little bit on the large side if you had it stuffed. Also some of the more tighter older plane's might not let you use it for a carry-on and make you check it in.
876749
Yes, it is hard luggage so can be checked. I think it better for overhead carryon however.
931305
No. It does meet most airline carry on size for 47"; keep in mind you could go all the way up to 51" overall size due to the fact the it is a soft sided garment bag. P.s. use maxpedition cubiods and/or tactical toiletry bag, makes life so much easier. In my experience no one ever check the size. Plus if it is a full flight like they are usually certain airlines will check your carry on luggage for free at the gate as a courtesy for allowing more space for other passengers. Don't sweat it. I last flow in June 2014.
1674201
Well, it's definitely not FAA approved for carry-on since it's too big to fit under the seat. Depending on the size you get, I have no idea otherwise....
221909
From my experiences the bag may be a little big to meet the airlines requirements for carry-on luggage. Each airlines post thier size restrictions online; may be helpful.
403258
Probably. Maybe. The reason I'm not definitive might depend on the airline. It could be a carry-on by size from what I can see (very close). If you look at the specifications for size and compare with an airline chart online, that might help. Hate to tell you definitively, since I don't know and don't work for an airline.
770592
No it needs to be checked as a bag. It will count as one of your baggage totals.
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.
1715374
It is very small but holds a lot. It fits for airline carry-on requirements so I assume it will but don't know for sure.
560265
I'm not certain. We have not tried taking in on an airplane. It does not open from the side, only the top. There is mesh on the side, which is an airline requirement; I don't think that they require entry/exit from the side of the bag. My best guess would be "yes", but it would be best to contact the airline to ensure that this bag would meet all of their qualifications.