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Airlines can be very strict about the size of carry-on luggage. For safety reasons, your bag must be able to fit in overhead bins or under the seat in front of you. If a carry-on bag or personal item is too big, it will have to be checked. Depending on the airline, gate-checking an oversized bag can be subject to unpleasant fees. Also note that carry-on bag fees, which typically start at around $30, depend on your destination, and that prices are cheapest if you add baggage when you make your booking. You'll pay more to add it later, especially if you do so at the airport. Sometimes it's actually cheaper to purchase a checked bag instead of a carry-on.

A few tips for you: Think Small… The maximum size carry-on bag for most airlines is 45 linear inches (the total of the height, width, and depth of the bag). A personal item, is a bag that can fit under the seat in front of you and doesn't exceed the dimensions of 18 x 14 x 8 inches. For reference, think of a high school backpack or an oversized purse. Anything larger should be checked. No oversize packages or luggage can be stowed onboard.