Why do you have to put your bag under the seat on a plane?

This serves as a barrier between the space and the occupant of the seat above. If the bar were at the back of the seat instead of the front, it would allow things to fly into the aisle between the rows, injuring passengers’ feet or impeding their egress. @O.R.

Can a carry-on go under the seat?

The airline does not release exact measurements for the space below seats, but to make sure your items fit, aim for less than 11” tall by 17” wide by 18-20” long. The maximum size for carry-on luggage is 24 inches (including wheels and handles) by 17 inches by 10 inches.

Can you keep your carry-on by your feet?

If you are sitting in a bulkhead seat—with no seat in front of you—you can still keep your personal item on the floor at your feet during flight; during takeoff and landing the flight attendant will stow it in a safe area.

Will my carry-on fit?

A carry-on can’t be bigger than 22 inches by 14 inches by 9 inches including handles and wheels and should fit in an overhead bin as well. If your carry-on is too large or a full flight doesn’t have enough overhead space, a flight attendant might make you check your bags at the gate.

Can I use duffel bag as carry-on?

Yes. As long as your duffle bag is within the airline’s size requirements for carry on luggage, you can use a duffle bag as a carry on item.

Do you have to stow your luggage under your front seat?

You’ll have to stow it under your front seat unless you’re sitting in the emergency exit row. If you happen to get one of those seats, your luggage will have to be stored in the overhead compartments with all the other carry-ons. The items that you’re allowed to use as underseat luggage vary between different airlines.

What is the size of carry-on luggage?

It must either fit under the seat in front of you or on the overhead bin. A carry on is larger than a personal item. Sizes are different for different airlines but in the united states there is something of a consensus of around 22 x 14 x 9 inches.

What is considered a carry on?

A carry on is a type of hand luggage that you bring into the plane cabin with you. It must either fit under the seat in front of you or on the overhead bin. A carry on is larger than a personal item.

Where do you Put your Carry-On baggage on a plane?

Not only is it where we put our feet, all carry-on items not in the overhead bin must fit perfectly underneath the seat ahead. Any items that stick out could pose a safety hazard during emergency evacuation, so flight attendants are usually pretty stringent on this rule.