On short flights in Europe, there are very strict carry-on limitations, both for size and weight.
AerLingus recently began offering direct flights from Bradley to Dublin, Ireland, with connections to many other destinations in Europe. Many of those connecting flights limit cabin baggage to 15 lbs and no more than 18.5"H x 13"W x 8"D. Click here to see AerLingus Cabin Baggage Limitations
Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) offers direct flights from Bradley to Edinburgh, Scotland. (Yay!) Hand baggage on NAS is limited to 21.5"H x 15.75"W x 9"D, plus a small personal item no larger than 9.8"H x 13"W x 7.8"D with a maximum combined weight of 22lbs. Click here to see NAS Hand Baggage Limitations
AerLingus recently began offering direct flights from Bradley to Dublin, Ireland, with connections to many other destinations in Europe. Many of those connecting flights limit cabin baggage to 15 lbs and no more than 18.5"H x 13"W x 8"D. Click here to see AerLingus Cabin Baggage Limitations
Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) offers direct flights from Bradley to Edinburgh, Scotland. (Yay!) Hand baggage on NAS is limited to 21.5"H x 15.75"W x 9"D, plus a small personal item no larger than 9.8"H x 13"W x 7.8"D with a maximum combined weight of 22lbs. Click here to see NAS Hand Baggage Limitations
With this in mind, I searched for and discovered the Travelon Wheeled Underseat Carry-On with Back-Up Bag, Black, One Size
I purchased it through Amazon, but you can find it cheaper at ebags, especially if you take advantage of cash back on ebates.
I purchased it through Amazon, but you can find it cheaper at ebags, especially if you take advantage of cash back on ebates.
The nicely quilted bag is made with a microfiber fabric and is wipeable. It is 14” high x 12” wide x 8.5” deep and weighs 5.7 lbs empty. The first thing I noticed was how smoothly the telescoping handle went up and down. There are two straps that snap together to form a very comfortable carrying handle. The zippers are large and strong. The bag just feels well put together.
The bag has an external pocket that opens to hold a water bottle, which we purchase after security. When the pocket is not in use, there is a velcro strip to hold it closed. The back of the bag is hard-sided and has a strap that you can slide over the handle of a larger bag. The zippered front section has several storage compartments, perfect for electronic devices and prescription medications for easy access.
The bag also comes with a Back-Up Bag, perfect for traveling home with new found treasures.
We used it on a flight to Edinburgh and it came in SO handy on the small connecting plane from Dublin. This jet is boarded from the rear, after climbing a narrow flight of stairs from the tarmac. The aisles are also narrow and the bag had to be carried. It easily slid under the seat in front of me, despite being 1/2" larger than the allowed cabin baggage depth.
The bag has now been used for several flights, one cruise and a weekend away and is hardly showing any wear at all. DH used it as his sole luggage for a weekend trip to San Diego, as our small and medium packing cubes fit right in. I love it and would purchase it again.
If you think this bag might be right for you, click here. (And, yes, I will receive a small kickback - Thanks! But I recommend this bag regardless.)
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