This is how I know you never flew RJs! :D

Turboprops and Helicopters

Plus I no longer commute.

757/767 and 320 have no problem with my 26. 73 it would be an issue.

The suit 22 mention earlier is interesting. Might get that next bag.

Thanks Gunfighter. My only complaint with the 26 has been getting it to balance to zero weight on handle. The 22 might solve this.

I don't commute anymore so a fat 22 might work well.

I went to a Briggs from luggageworks. The expandable system holds a bunch, and the lack of frame/handles embedded frees up space. If you aren't commuting, no need to worry about pink tags. Decent DL discount.

https://www.briggs-riley.com/product...rry-on-spinner

Most bins at security are 24.5 inches long and 19.5 wide. The new slow.machines have a limit to CT about 16.5 inches in height

You need to figure out an option to fit in that. The 26" bag isn't going to work with the new scanner.

Personally I would love to see a lawsuit with the TSA about this becuase it seems they arbitrarily chose a size.

You could tell tsa you don't want them to scan your bag so everytime you have to go through full security you could tell them to manually screen it and place rediculous things in there like large silicone objects.

This would take time- and it's not like it's the poor 20 dollar an hour agents fault his beaurocracy chose the scanner that was obviously a government kickback deal for the manufacturer

So it's either - find a smaller bag that works or have multiple bags

Strongbags has some 23 and 24" options. I don't like the funky handle on their new bag.

Luggage works has some thicker expandable options.

Travelpro seems to work for the tendies that carry rediculous amounts of stuff - and they love YouTube vlogs about how they pack

Consider packing cubes or vacuum bags (wife and I did 8 days in Europe with music festival with 22" carryons and vacuum bags)

Not seeing the discount on their site. What is it, and how do you get it? Thanks!

PS: I can't stand spinner wheels--this looks like essentially the same bag (perhaps even marginally larger, based on the diagrams??), but w/ standard two wheels, and a few bucks cheaper....:
https://www.briggs-riley.com/product...wheel-carry-on

Happened to me. Us maybe??? I told them the flight wouldn't leave until my bag made it back to me. Originator out of TLH left on time that day, OPS was on it after that radio call.

CX500T obvioulsy flew Hawks and not guns ;) Only Hawk and transport pilots think a duffel bag is status normal for an overnight.

A C5 pilot would add a set of clubs as well.

I'll take option 2. Never been an issue even nonreving. (aside from TLH which I avoid anyway) I love the look I get from FAs and gate agents. And does my uniform not give away my flight crew staus? Nobody cares and I like the bigger bag.