as in suitcases
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
the airline allows two carry-ons per person
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suitcases
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So Jordan makes a point of serving snacks with flight attendants, loading suitcases with baggage handlers, and sitting in breakrooms talking to ramp agents.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Kenny also leads Traveler's annual Luggage Week, where editors test and review the very best suitcases, weekenders, and backpacks of the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Carry-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry-ons. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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