carry-on bag

Example Sentences

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If you wanted to choose the location of your seat or bring a carry-on bag, you had to pay up.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The only way I got to a wedding in Istanbul was by sitting precariously on top of my carry-on bag, the most uncomfortable 10 hours of my life.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Unlike American and Delta, United won’t even let basic flyers bring a carry-on bag.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2025

The airline currently allows a small carry-on bag – with a size capped at 40cm x 20cm x 25cm and weight of 10kg – with every ticket.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

He had offered to help her with her carry-on bag and, later, had asked the flight attendant if he could take the seat next to hers since it was vacant.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie