backpacks qualifying as luggage

[juju]

I noticed in UAL's website that backpacks are not considered a carryon but luggage. I also verified this with the airline. They allow one carryone suitcase and another carryon such as a purse, laptop or briefcase. My backpack is actually smaller than a briefcase however I know that there are some people who haul really big ones. Has anyone had any experience with this rule?

 

[mom_rules]

Both my teen DD and DS used huge Burton Backpacks as their carryons with no problems. As long as they meet the size restriction for a carryon you shouldn't have a problem but you could call your local TA for any up to date rules.

 

[hercamore]

So, you're backpack is actually a purse sized backpack? I saw a lot of women in Orlando last month with the little backpacks.

I've only had experience with NW and AA. Backpacks are considered carryons, not purses on those airlines.

However, I would think you'd be ok if your backpack is small.

herc.

 

[seashoreCM]

If the backpack fits into the "size wise" (or whatever they call it) sizing frame, it may be carried on. Except you may generally not carry on both a backpack and a suitcase each of which nearly if not completely fills the frame.

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[n2mm]

Just like the above poster said, your carry now is considered your ONE allowed piece of carryon luggage, meaning you can NOT carry on a suitcase in addition. A backpack is not a personal item, like a purse, laptop, diaperbag. So if you carryon your backpack that IS you limit. I too use to carry on a underpacked backpack, but now stopped because I had a rolling backpack with my trading pins and with both I now except my ONE carryon limit. Even though I use to put my backpack under the seat in front of me, I wanted to follow the rules/guidelines.