Check in bags...

Bluefoam

I just bought new luggage... Some Antler Juno hard cases, to replace the Samsonite semi hard cases I've been using for at least 10 years.

I did ask whether the cabin bag would fit Emirates and Ryanair, but on checking online the measurements don't match up...

The luggage I bought is: 56 x 35 x 23
Ryanair: 55 x 40 x 20
Emirates: 55 x 38 x 20

So, I'll probably get away with Emirates, but will the new bag be okay on Ryanair? I hear they are now the new friendly airline and that there baggage measuring thingies are actually a bit bigger than the allowance...

coylemj

Bluefoam wrote: »

I did ask whether the cabin bag would fit Emirates and Ryanair, but .....

But.... you didn't tell us what the sales assistant said?

What you bought clearly exceeds the length and depth limit for both airlines.

Bluefoam

coylemj wrote: »

But.... you didn't tell us what the sales assistant said?

What you bought clearly exceeds the length and depth limit for both airlines.

Sales assistant told me 'of course sir' when asked if it would be okay for Ryanair or Emirates... But sales staff aren't exactly educated in their product on this side of the world... I should have known and done some research.

endofrainbow

you should have brought a measuring tape and details of airline requirements for cabin baggage

msshono

On Tuesday I flew with Ryanair, they checked every single piece of cabin baggage for size. They got me to put mine into the 'measuring stand' and it didn't go down of its own accord (the case was too deep, cause I'd over filled it a bit - it's a soft case). He told me to force it and it went in (cause it's a soft case) and height-wise and width-wise was within the size limits. And he let me through at that - if I hard a hard case and it was over the dimensions I'd have no chance of bringing it on, so a potential benefit of the soft case there.

This was on the way home, nobody checked any bags at boarding on the way out. But they do still check them and then put them in the hold if they're not fitting.

jackinthemix94

^^^ Correct. I think it's due to luck too, if the plane is half empty they aren't as bothered as when the plane is full and they have to gate check.

ED E

If you can carry your luggage on your back they will never ever ask you to check its dimensions.

coylemj

ED E wrote: »

If you can carry your luggage on your back they will never ever ask you to check its dimensions.

Agreed but a lot of people are not physically able to sling a heavy bag over their shoulder and lug it several hundred metres through an airport.

Locker10a

If you're a bit worried about it being too large at Ryanair, hang back to the end of the que during boarding, they usually tag the last of the bags for hold anyway and don't check the size, this is what I've done when concerned about being slightly too large! And it works fine!

Bluefoam

Locker10a wrote: »

If you're a bit worried about it being too large at Ryanair, hang back to the end of the que during boarding, they usually tag the last of the bags for hold anyway and don't check the size, this is what I've done when concerned about being slightly too large! And it works fine!

That sounds like a good plan. Thanks.

sm3ar

ED E wrote: »

If you can carry your luggage on your back they will never ever ask you to check its dimensions.

I've noticed this aswell. The ideal would be a bag with wheels and handle that you could push in when coming up to desk and throw handle over shoulder. I'm looking at getting a new carry bag as just have a throw over the shoulder one. Any recommendations for one? I would imagine there would be options you could get that you could fold handle away and use shoulder strap

Almond87

Bluefoam wrote: »

I just bought new luggage... Some Antler Juno hard cases, to replace the Samsonite semi hard cases I've been using for at least 10 years.

I did ask whether the cabin bag would fit Emirates and Ryanair, but on checking online the measurements don't match up...

The luggage I bought is: 56 x 35 x 23
Ryanair: 55 x 40 x 20
Emirates: 55 x 38 x 20

So, I'll probably get away with Emirates, but will the new bag be okay on Ryanair? I hear they are now the new friendly airline and that there baggage measuring thingies are actually a bit bigger than the allowance...

I had no problems with them at all on the carry on luggage whose size was just a bit bigger than the required one. You should be grand, but then I guess it's also depending on who you're dealing with when boarding

sm3ar

Almond87 wrote: »

I had no problems with them at all on the carry on luggage whose size was just a bit bigger than the required one. You should be grand, but then I guess it's also depending on who you're dealing with when boarding

You'd often see people with big rucksacks on their back that are bigger than the wheeled cases. Might look into them. Seem to be a good option as they don't tend to ask as someone said when it's on your back

Locker10a

sm3ar wrote: »

Almond87 wrote: »

I had no problems with them at all on the carry on luggage whose size was just a bit bigger than the required one. You should be grand, but then I guess it's also depending on who you're dealing with when boarding

You'd often see people with big rucksacks on their back that are bigger than the wheeled cases. Might look into them. Seem to be a good option as they don't tend to ask as someone said when it's on your back

Don't get too excited...those bags while not always noticed or checked by gate staff are not guaranteed to stay in the cabin. If there lockers are very full or it's a very large back pack it will be checked into the hold. These bags often have multiple straps and they are always getting torn/ripped off on baggage belts. I'd stick to a sturdy wheelie bag

Bluefoam

After 4 years of use, the cabin bag in the set has a minor problem. The retracting handle won't retract... It's a small issue that I'm sure is easily fixed. I got on to Antler and they have shipped a brand new case of a newer model...

Very impressed with their service. Would highly recommend. Plus they still look great.