Originally Posted by
CBreezy
FAA allows for commuting crew to carry 3 bags. I carry a large "kit" full of electronics, my headse, tablet and computer plus a cooler and my roll-a-board. Never had anyone say anything. I bring breakfast and lunch for the whole trip if I can.
The FAA does not allow that. The FAA has nothing to do with the number of carry on bags per passenger. Each airline sets its own policies. Most airlines allow 3 bags for their crew members but not for other airlines. Bottom line if you commute it's best to stick with one carry on and a personal item.
(a) No certificate holder may allow the boarding of carry-on baggage on an airplane unless each passenger's baggage has been scanned to control the size and amount carried on board in accordance with an approved carry-on baggage program in its operations specifications. In addition, no passenger may board an airplane if his/her carry-on baggage exceeds the baggage allowance prescribed in the carry-on baggage program in the certificate holder's operations specifications.