Laptop on an airplane? Carryon?

[spacescape]

I haven't flown for at least 2-3 years and don't believe I've taken my laptop with me. However, I'm heading to Denver this weekend. Taking a small carryon with my clothing, my jacket and want to take my laptop. The question is... What are the rules for the laptop cases? I have about a 10 year Targus case... Laptop on one side and "files" on other side.

Any rules? Size limitations?

[maco]

You'll be fine, unless you have a Mac Portable. Sunny and a high of 57 this weekend.

[MartyStickle]

You should have no trouble. Just take the laptop out of the bag at the inspection and place it in a plastic bin. Don't forget to pick it up on the other side of the inspection.

[Drew]

Good luck finding space between you and the seat in front of you to actually use it. Watch for the person in front of you to suddenly recline without notice. If you're not careful, you can get your open laptop screen caught and broken. If you're flying up front, just lean back and let the flight attendants pour wine into your open mouth.

[cbelt3]

FWIW, what Drew said. I never try to use a laptop on an airplane in Coach any more. It's impossible. Perhaps an MBA might fit. It's easier to use a tablet.

[spacescape]

Just to clarify... I DO NOT want to use it on the plane... I just need it for the trip. That's all.

[Billybob]

spacescape wrote:
Just to clarify... I DO NOT want to use it on the plane... I just need it for the trip. That's all.

Well, in case you--or anyone else--wants to use a laptop on a plane and can't afford to fly up front, opt for an exit row seat. The seats immediately in front of exit rows do not recline. Plus there is additional room between your seat and the seat in front of you. Finally, if there are two or more rows of exit seats, then the last row of exit seats do recline.

The only negative to exit rows are that the seats typically have less padding than other seats, so if it's a long flight be prepared to arrive with a very sore rump!

[Speedy]

spacescape wrote:
I haven't flown for at least 2-3 years and don't believe I've taken my laptop with me.

They may even have WiFi.

[dmann]

Speedy wrote:
[quote=spacescape]
I haven't flown for at least 2-3 years and don't believe I've taken my laptop with me.

They may even have WiFi.
Yes, but it will be expensive. And slow. Very, very, very slow. Trust me on this. As for the exit row seats- many airlines now consider those to be premium and charge extra for them. Air travel is such a PITA these days that I'm thrilled I only have to do it a few times a year now.

DM

[Mac-A-Matic]

I travel quite a lot throughout the year and, like others have said, traveling with a laptop is pretty easy. Just pull it out of the case and place it in its' own separate bin for screening and then you're good to go.