What are the regulations for carry-on baggage?

AIRLINE	ROLLING CASE	BRIEFCASE/PURSES	ENFORCEMENT
American	Must be smaller than 45" around	Briefcases count, purses don't	Tighter ruler, but fairly lax
Continental	No specific size	Not counted	Continental has no limits with in reason
Delta	Must be smaller than 9"x14"x22"	Briefcases count, purses don't	Very tough enforement policies
Northwest	Must be smaller than 9"x14"x22"	One briefcase/purse allowed with case	Has published one bag policy but is reasonable
Southwest	Must be smaller than 10"x16"x24"	Briefcases count, purses don't	On full flights will restrict to the one bag limit
TWA	Must be smaller than 10"x16"x24"	Briefcases count, purses don't	Has some leniency on cart cases
United	Must be smaller than 9"x14"x22"	Briefcases and large purses count	Carry policies are rigorously enforced
US Air	Must be smaller than 10"x16"x24"	Briefcases count	Almost as lax as Continental

What are the checked baggage regulations for domestic airlines?

All of the major airlines that Cases-Cases surveyed have the same basic rules. All allow up to 2 checked bags, some airlines allow 3.

The allowed maximum size and weights are consistent across the airlines:
First piece: The total of L + W + H cannot exceed 62" 70lbs.
Second piece: The total of the L + W + H cannot exceed 55" and 70lbs.
Third piece: The total of the L + W + H cannot exceed 45" and 70lbs.

If you have an oversize or overweight bag, every airline treats it differently, but for bags over 70lbs. you will be charged a penalty fee, while bags over 100lbs. must be sent as cargo.


What are the checked baggage regulations for international airlines?

First piece: The total of the L + W + H cannot exceed 62" 70lbs.
Second piece: The total of the L + W + H cannot exceed 55" and 70lbs.
Third piece: The total of the L + W + H cannot exceed 45" and 70lbs.


What are the regulations for UPS?

Maximum weight is 150lbs.; greater than 70lbs. is considered heavy weight and surcharges apply. Maximum length is 130" which is length plus girth. Girth equals (2xW + 2xH). UPS also charges for oversized packages. A package is considered oversize if it measures more than 84" in length, width and height. UPS has a different set of regulations for international shipment. Consult UPS for details.


What are the regulations for FedEx?

Federal Express will ship a package of almost any size and weight, but like UPS they have "heavy weight" surcharges for packages that exceed 108" in length or 130" in length + girth. For heavy or oversized shipment, it is suggested that you contact 1-800-go-fedex for details.