Okay, so, about bringing carts on a plane – I had this trip coming up, and I really needed to take this small, foldable cart with me. It’s one of those handy ones you use for groceries or moving small stuff around. I wasn’t sure if I could take it on the plane, so I started digging around for some info.
First, I checked the airline’s website. It’s always a good idea to start there. They usually have a section on baggage rules. I looked through their carry-on guidelines, but it wasn’t super clear about things like carts. They talked about the usual stuff – size limits, liquids, and all that, but nothing specific about carts.
Then, I went over to the TSA’s website. I figured, if anyone would know, it’s them, right? I found their bit on electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. It said that these kinds of things need to be in your carry-on, not checked baggage. Then it hit me, if they’re that specific about vapes, they might have rules about other stuff too.
So I did what any normal person would do – I went down the rabbit hole of internet forums and travel blogs. I read through a bunch of posts and articles. Some folks said they’ve taken their foldable carts on planes without any problems. They just folded them up and stashed them in the overhead bin. Others weren’t so lucky and had to leave their carts behind or check them in. It was a real mixed bag.
Here’s what I gathered:
- Size Matters: Most airlines are cool with you bringing a foldable cart as long as it fits within their carry-on size limits.
- Fold It Up: You gotta make sure the cart can fold down to a size that fits in the overhead bin or under the seat.
- Vape Carts are Carry-On Only: If we’re talking about vape carts, those are definitely a carry-on item. And, you know, there are rules about what kind of substances you can bring.
- It Depends: Some airports or airlines might be stricter than others. So, even if one person got through fine, another might not.
After all this, I decided to give it a shot. I measured my cart when it was folded up, and it seemed like it would fit the size guidelines. On the day of the trip, I got to the airport and went through security. I made sure my cart was folded neatly. The TSA agents looked at it, didn’t say anything, and I was through.
When I got to the gate, I asked the airline staff about bringing the cart on board. They took a look, said it was fine, and told me I could either stow it in the overhead bin or under the seat.
And guess what? I got my cart on the plane, no problem! It fit snugly in the overhead bin, and I was good to go.
So, yeah, based on my experience, you can bring a cart on a plane. Just make sure it folds up small enough, check the rules beforehand, and maybe have a backup plan in case things go sideways.
