Continental Reduces Carry-On Allowance Size

This month, Continental Airlines has decreased the size allowance of their carry on bags from 51 linear inches to 45 linear inches (which is now the same size allowance as their top competitors). This new rule comes shortly after Continental began new charges for checking bags.


Due to the new fees, many passengers have been trying to save money. They have been attempting this by trying to carry as much as they possible can onto their carry on bags. Unfortunately, Continental is making this harder by limiting the size of their carry-on bags. So what is one to do? The obvious answer would be to try and pack lighter. To only take the items that you really need.

Remember though, most airlines also allow passengers to carry on a personal item (such as a briefcases, laptop bag, purse, small backpack, diaper bags, etc. Your best bet would be to utilize the extra bag that you are allowed to bring on. Try and pack some of your smaller items into your additional carry-on bag, but make sure that the bag is not bulky. Remember, the bag will have to be small enough to fit under the airplane's seats.