Aer Lingus - Cabin baggage question

[Martyn76]

Hi PH,

So I'm going to Dublin at the end of the week for work, flying out Friday staying over the weekend and coming back Monday, never had to fly for work or on my own before so I think I'm over thinking it!

I've just checked in for the outward flight (twin prop!)and I have noticed that the cabin luggage requirements are quite small (48x33x20), the smallest case I have is at least 55x40x24 (I think), how strict are they on this sort of thing?

Have seen a cheap case for £25 on Amazon, I don't want to check my bag in as speed is key in getting to the Dublin office once landed.

[captain_cynic]

Martyn76 said:

Hi PH,

So I'm going to Dublin at the end of the week for work, flying out Friday staying over the weekend and coming back Monday, never had to fly for work or on my own before so I think I'm over thinking it!

I've just checked in for the outward flight (twin prop!)and I have noticed that the cabin luggage requirements are quite small (48x33x20), the smallest case I have is at least 55x40x24 (I think), how strict are they on this sort of thing?

Have seen a cheap case for 25 on Amazon, I don't want to check my bag in as speed is key in getting to the Dublin office once landed.

48x33x20 isn't small. That's 30L.

55x40x24 is 52L, that's definitely taking the piss.

You could get away with 35L especially if it's a soft bag that can deform. if you look like you're taking the piss, you'll get pulled up and in the best case asked to check the bag. Depending on the type of twin prop, they can be quite strict as they've lower weight limits than jets.

You want to be fast through an airport, leave the oversized case at home like the lead weight it is and get a backpack. I've a 30L backpack and can fit everything I need for a 5 day trip including the laptop and associated crap.

[Martyn76]

captain_cynic said:

48x33x20 isn't small. That's 30L.

55x40x24 is 52L, that's definitely taking the piss.

You could get away with 35L especially if it's a soft bag that can deform. if you look like you're taking the piss, you'll get pulled up and in the best case asked to check the bag. Depending on the type of twin prop, they can be quite strict as they've lower weight limits than jets.

You want to be fast through an airport, leave the oversized case at home like the lead weight it is and get a backpack. I've a 30L backpack and can fit everything I need for a 5 day trip including the laptop and associated crap.

Yeah agree with the larger case, I've ordered a back pack which is about 20L (did see some 30L ones but they wouldn't be delivered in time) and should be able to take my laptop and cables plus some clothes, trainers, etc.

I know I'm over thinking for what is only 3 nights!