Can I use a small duffel bag as a personal item spirit?


Can I use a small duffel bag as a personal item spirit? Spirit Airlines Personal Item Policy To comply with Spirit Airlines' personal item policy, your backpack, purse, duffle, or laptop bag must measure 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm) or less, including wheels and handles.


What size bag can you carry-on Spirit for free?

Personal item: (e.g., purse, small backpack, etc.): Dimensions must not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm) including handles and wheels. Carry-on bag: Maximum of 22 x 18 x10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm) including handles and wheels.


Can my personal item be a little bigger?

The most common personal item size limit is 18 x 14 x 8 inches (46 x 36 x 20 cm). If your backpacks or handbags don't exceed this number, you're good. Weight limitations for personal belongings are also regulated by several airlines ranging from 10 to 25 pounds (around 4.5 to 11 kg).


How strict are personal item sizes?

While personal item size restrictions vary across airlines, most airlines consider a small backpack, purse, briefcase, or laptop bag to be a personal item. These must always fit under the seat in front of you. Many airlines restrict passengers to one personal item and one carry on bag.


Can you take a small duffel as a personal item?

A personal item is any type of luggage that fits underneath the plane seat in front of you. Most domestic airlines in the United States require a personal item to be 18” x 14” x 8” or smaller in size. Personal items can include a purse, briefcase, small backpack, laptop bag, weekender or small duffel bag.


Does Spirit really check for carry ons?

The maximum Spirit Airlines carry-on size is 22 x 18 x 10 inches, including handles and wheels. Spirit checks oddly sized carry-on bags at the gate, so stick to carry-on luggage that matches these dimensions.


Can I bring snacks on Spirit Airlines?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage.


Does a duffle count as a carry-on?

In the majority of cases, a duffel bag won't be considered a personal item, as they usually exceed the typical maximum size of 18 x 14 x 8 inches or 45 x 35 x 29 cm. However, they will often be classed as a carry-on bag, if they are within the average limit of 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm.


Is a fanny pack considered a personal item?

The official answer is the fanny pack is considered a personal item (at least according to Frontier and Delta), but usually, it is not. Most flight attendants won't care about enforcing it, unless you're traveling on a very strict airline. It's only a problem if the person you're encountering deems it as a problem.


What not to bring in a personal bag?

THINGS YOU SHOULD ABSOLUTELY LEAVE HOME INCLUDE:
  • Sharp objects (scissors (except for nail scissors), knives, straight razors, and safety razor blades, etc.)
  • Sporting equipment.
  • Self-defense items like pepper spray or brass knuckles.
  • Tools of any kind.
  • Flammable and explosive items.


Can my carry-on be slightly bigger?

Most Airlines Don't Care if Your Carry-On Is 1 Inch Too Big. Carry-ons are measured at the airport before boarding the plane. It's done with metal measuring boxes just in the right size for the allowed carry-on dimensions. If your bag is too large and it isn't flexible, you won't be able to fit it inside.


Is a backpack a personal item?

In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.


Can I put clothes in my personal bag?

Certainly, you can pack clothes in your personal items or carry-on bag. But for a better experience, we recommend packing most of your clothes in your carry on and leaving extra space in your personal items.


What if my personal item is too big?

Usually, many airlines won't check every carry-on but will instead go for ones that look oversized. If your luggage does not fit in the sizer, you might have to pay a checked bag fee along with the gate checking fee and have your bag transferred to the airplane's cargo.