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Our Overheads Bins Are Lonely Take a companion on your next trip – your carry-on bag. When you bring your bag onboard, you save time – avoid lines at the check-in counter and waiting at baggage claim – so you can ease in and out of the airport. And with the holidays and airport crowds fast approaching, you'll want to count on the convenience of carry-on baggage. If you are traveling with any liquid, gel or aerosol items, here's a few things you should remember: Travelers departing the U.S. may bring carry-on bags through security and aboard the aircraft with trial-size toiletries (3 ounces or less) which can be purchased at any drug store. Toiletries must fit comfortably in one, quart-size (7.5" x 8"), clear plastic zip-top bag. Zip-top bags will be provided if needed. The zip-top bag may need to be presented separately at airport security so make sure it is easily accessible when you approach the screening area. Additionally, beverages or toiletries purchased inside the airport beyond the security checkpoints will be allowed onboard the aircraft. Items greater than 3 ounces and/or not contained in a zip-top bag may be allowed on board but must be declared to the TSA at the security checkpoint for screening. These items include baby formula, milk (to include breast milk), baby food, medications, and liquids/gels that are needed for diabetic or other medical conditions. Restrictions vary for flights departing from non - U.S. locations. Travelers should check with the departure airport for specific security restrictions. It's always a good idea to check the airport processing times before departing for the airport to ensure that you allow enough time for additional processing when required. Additional references with detailed information and examples of allowable items may be found at the TSA's Web site. Wrapped Packages Due to higher security levels at airports worldwide, gifts and packages are subject to the same inspection as your carry-on baggage. To reduce delays at the airport security checkpoint Continental recommends that you travel with your packages unwrapped. This will allow for easy inspection, if necessary. Carry-on Bag Continental will permit one bag plus one personal item (see below) per passenger to be carried on the aircraft. The maximum combined linear measurement (L + W + H) of the carry-on bag is 51 inches (130 cm). The maximum weight of the carry-on bag is 40 pounds (18 kg). New Carry-on Restrictions for flights departing from non - U.S. locations Continental Airlines advises passengers that one (1) item of carry on is permitted with maximum dimensions of 22in/17.75in/9.85in (56cm/45cm/25cm). See Travel Security Notice for details. Personal items In addition to the one carry-on item, you may bring free-of-charge the below items: one small personal article such as a briefcase, purse, day planner, small laptop computer, camera case, compact disk player or similar sized personal entertainment item personal aid devices such as wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, prosthetic devices and walking sticks, provided passenger is dependent on them. one infant article such as a collapsible stroller, a diaper bag or a government approved child seat. Note: Most knives are not allowed past the security checkpoint (including, but not limited to, pocket knives, folding or retractable blades regardless of blade length or composition, box cutters, X-Acto knives, scissors with a pointed tip, straight razors, Leatherman or Swiss Army Knives). Plastic and round-bladed (not serrated) knives are permitted in carry-on baggage. Laptop computers must be removed from their cases and placed on the baggage belt at the security checkpoint. Additional carry-on Baggage restrictions may apply on certain flights. Note: Baggage allowances for Continental's codeshare partners or ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. dba Continental Express may be different. If your itinerary includes any of these carriers, please contact a Continental representative for additional information.

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