Air travel with portfolio

[igotnogame]

Quick, potential dumb, question(s) here.

 

I am going to SDCC this year for the first time in 15 years, and want to bring some art with me. I have a 13x19 Itoya that I want to bring, along with a carrying case to keep it in while while going through the con. The case is a little bit bigger than the portfolio.

 

Any travel tips for getting it through as a carry on, or am I going to have to check the carrying case?

 

Thanks in advance. Really excited about going out to SDCC after so long.

[Brian Peck]

I bring a portfolio that is 20x24 to all the cons I attend I never have any issues carrying it on board. I will lay it down flat in the overhead.

 

 

[NelsonAI]

Will

Make sure you check each airline's policy in advance. When I flew.JetBlue, the plane I was on allowed larger carry on items. At JFK, the rep tried to get me to check my case in. She pointed to the generic slot you use to check the size. I showed her a printout from the website showing my flight was on the larger A360 plane.where they allowed larger carry on items. She let me through and it was no problem on the plane.

 

I think I showed you my aluminum case at NYCC. The itoya fits in with plenty of room.

I no longer attend SDCC as it's become too troublesome for my tastes so I'll see you at NYCC or the show in jersey.

 

Have fun.

 

Cheers!

N.

 

[Brian Peck]

I have never seen anyone use the luggage frame to determine size. If they say anything I point out its relatively flat and other items can fit on top.

[igotnogame]

Appreciate the responses. My carrying case is actually a little smaller than 20x24, so hopefully there won't be any issues. If so, I'll deal accordingly.

 

Thanks again!