Can you use a Garment bag as a Carry on?

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

If so that would make a bit easier to use carry on versus checking in. I see the stewardess hang them for first class in the cabin but can every one bring them on board?

[Spence Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Spence]

If so that would make a bit easier to use carry on versus checking in. I see the stewardess hang them for first class in the cabin but can every one bring them on board?

Sure but unless you're in First, it probably won't get hung. It get's stuffed in the overhead or if you're boarding group 7.... under the seat in front of you.

[bigrick Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bigrick]

I used to take one all the time. I just draped it over the other carry-ons in the overhead bin. Worked great for me. Of course I can also see into the overhead bin to be sure my bag is settled just so. Good luck with that Frank!

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

Yes, I used to take one when I traveled for business. It's better if the flight attendants will hang it, but garment bags are pretty well designed and the clothes weren't really wrinkled even if the bag stayed folded for an entire flight--I just had to remember to take the clothes out and hang them as soon as I got to the hotel.

[x3skier Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close x3skier]

I have seen some that roll up into a sort of Duffle. Looks like the best bet. If money is no object, the TUMI on line store had a rolling Garment Bag for around $600.

Me, I just use a Swiss Army combo roll aboard / backpack.

Cheers

[CLK1006 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close CLK1006]

I just traveled to Boston last week on USAirways and took a garment bag on board as well as a large bag which contained my purse and book.