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elsa hoffmann:
Just when you thought you got the right bag for flying - think again

Miami, 9 June 2015 – The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced a new initiative to optimize the accommodation of carry-on bags given differing carry-on bag sizes and airline policies.

Working with airline members of IATA and aircraft manufacturers, an optimum size guideline for carry-on bags has been agreed that will make the best use of cabin storage space. A size of 55 x 35 x 20 cm (or 21.5 x 13.5 x 7.5 inches) means that theoretically everyone should have a chance to store their carry-on bags on board aircraft of 120 seats or larger.

An “IATA Cabin OK” logo to signify to airline staff that a bag meets the agreed size guidelines has been developed. A number of major international airlines have signaled their interest to join the initiative and will soon be introducing the guidelines into their operations.

“The development of an agreed optimal cabin bag size will bring common sense and order to the problem of differing sizes for carry-on bags. We know the current situation can be frustrating for passengers. This work will help to iron out inconsistencies and lead to an improved passenger experience,” said Tom Windmuller, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Airport, Passenger, Cargo and Security.

IATA is working with baggage tracking solutions provider Okoban to manage the approval process of bag manufacturers. Each bag meeting the dimensions of the specifications will carry a special joint label featuring IATA and Okoban as well as a unique identification code that signals to airline staff that the bag complies with the optimum size guidelines.

Several major baggage manufacturers have developed products in line with the optimum size guidelines, and it is expected bags carrying the identifying label will start to reach retail shops later this year. Recognition of the IATA Cabin OK logo is expected to grow with time as more airlines opt-in to this IATA initiative.

http://www.iata.org/pressroom/pr/Pages/2015-06-09-02.aspx

Øivind Tøien:
The thickness requirement of 20 cm is the tough one. Only the smallest of Think tanks Airport series backpacks (the Essentials) satisfies this requirement.

elsa hoffmann:
Øivind - totally agree.

new sizes -
21.5 x 13.5 x 7.5 inches, or 55 x 35 x 20 cm.

old sizes -
British Airways  22 inches x 18 inches x 10 inches,
American Airlines 22 x 14 x 9.

Its a  downgrade for most airlines.

Some airlines have already opted to adopt the new guidelines, such as: Avianca, Azul, Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Southern, Emirates, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways.

IATA (International Air Transport Association) represents some 260 airlines comprising 83% of global air traffic. www.iata.org

Erik Lund:
Basically they want all people to buy new luggage... I have a hard time to see this implemented without major problems at the check in counters...

What I would like is that people only carry the one carry on piece of luggage and not the extra computer bag, extra backpack, extra bags of shopping etc...

elsa hoffmann:
Erik  - selling new luggage must be on the top of their list :)  very inventive of them -I agree  ;D

how do you sort your carry on luggage when traveling?

I have a camera bag and a laptop bag (which can also fit in/on the camera bag. But I have to separate the laptop bag from the cam bag or they don't fit in the cabin baggage hold (too high). I am talking local flights now and not international.

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