What carry-on bags do you bring on airline?

[NJAPLT]

The funny thing is that the girl working at the insurance company didn't even know about they offered the coverage herself, she had to check with her supervisor to find out they offered it.

 

[Flex-ible]

Coming home from last rotation, I stayed in uniform to get my liquids through security. I gave a wave to the guy on the monitor so he saw I was flight crew. His response as the bag went through, "You know, I think flight crews have a one bottle limit." (I had a red and a white from the leftovers!)

Tried the same thing at HPN - had to go back and check the bag.

 

[-FlyAuburn-]

I just bought the 26" PNS bag and the laptop bag from Luggage Works (the one they sell at Charlie's locker). I guess we'll see when I start IOE next week if the 26 incher will "fly" or not.

 

[rumrnr78]

This is to all of you fractional pilots out there. I know you pack a suitcase--some stick to the "carry-on" size, and others I have been told bump up to a bigger suitcase and seem to get away with it (without checking it in).

But what about your second, smaller carry-on bag??? How big/small is it? Do any of you have any problems with airlines out there telling you that you need to check at least one of your bags in, or are they pretty good about it? Would like to get a good idea of what I can get away with.

If you work for a decent Fractional company or corporate job, you can leave behind the shampoo, soap and lotion.
Being a gentleman who cares about my grooming, I can say that a standard purdy-neat bad and book- bag will take care of your travel needs.

Cheers- Rum

 

[rumrnr78]

Coming home from last rotation, I stayed in uniform to get my liquids through security. I gave a wave to the guy on the monitor so he saw I was flight crew. His response as the bag went through, "You know, I think flight crews have a one bottle limit." (I had a red and a white from the leftovers!)

Tried the same thing at HPN - had to go back and check the bag.

Flight crew to TSA is a 121 crew-member. Don't forget that. You might slip through the cracks but be prepared to check a bag or lose the grooming products.

Cheers- Rum

 

[nerdpilot]

I wonder how many Flops Pilots will now be checking bags on their way to and from work since it will cost the company more money on some airlines???? Should be another revision to your SOPS on day 1 and 8 travel??

 

[Twotter76]

Does anyone else use these packing cubes? I bought these a while ago and they work great. I'm amazed how much stuff you can fit into them and highly recommend them.

I don't use the cubes but I do use a large compression bag for most of my clean clothes. Works very well and frees up more space for the bottles of wine. As an added bonus when the bags are sealed they are effectively waterproof.

 

[gutshotdraw]

I just bought the 26" PNS bag and the laptop bag from Luggage Works (the one they sell at Charlie's locker). I guess we'll see when I start IOE next week if the 26 incher will "fly" or not.

I've carried the 26" PNS and a standard size flight bag for 9 years. Total number of times forced to check the big bag? TWO. Once by Air Frog in Nice (and they ripped it which is tough to do to a PNS) and once on Continental when I was the last guy to the gate on a flight home. As for the Thousands Standing Around and liquids, I keep to the 3-3-1 rule but have only been forced to pull them out of the bag while in uniform by our friends at HPN.

And good luck with IOE.

 

[amaineiac]

I don't use the cubes but I do use a large compression bag for most of my clean clothes. Works very well and frees up more space for the bottles of wine. As an added bonus when the bags are sealed they are effectively waterproof.

How many uses do you get out of 1 bag? I've heard some people say they only get 5 or so uses from a space saver bag before they develop a hole.

 

[Twotter76]

How many uses do you get out of 1 bag? I've heard some people say they only get 5 or so uses from a space saver bag before they develop a hole.

I've been using the same bag for 6 months now. You have to buy the good ones; the Eagle Creek bag I have been using is very sturdy and I think I would have a hard time putting a hole in it. You can get cheap ones for a few dollars but I wouldn't expect it to last more than a few tours. Mine was only about $15 at REI and its still going strong.

 

[-FlyAuburn-]

And good luck with IOE.

Thanks. Looking forward to flying a real airplane after all that sim time.