02-24-2018, 05:14 PM
Kiana - I fly Hawaiian a lot for inter-island travel and have never seen anyone been asked to check the size of their bag. I can't say for certain what they do for mainland flights, but I'd be very surprised if you have a problem. If your bag fits on the 717s used for interisland travel, it'll certainly fit on the larger planes for Pacific flights. Incidentally, on the 717s, the overhead lockers are larger on the right-hand side of the plane - right-hand side as you face the flight deck that is, left-hand side as you board!
As for other airlines, Mangosteen is correct when it comes to busy times, I've only seen bags being checked for size on a full flight and then only very rarely - the cabin crew always seem to find a way.
I have a suitcase for longer trips. It has the maximum size for checked luggage except the wheels do stick out a bit more. I've never had a problem checking that bag in, so don't think airlines worry too much about the wheels, whether it's checked or carry on.
The only thing I'll add is to be considerate when putting your bag in the overhead locker (listen to the cabin crew instructions) and don't be the last to board with a large bag - those are the people who usually have their carry-on checked.
As for other airlines, Mangosteen is correct when it comes to busy times, I've only seen bags being checked for size on a full flight and then only very rarely - the cabin crew always seem to find a way.
I have a suitcase for longer trips. It has the maximum size for checked luggage except the wheels do stick out a bit more. I've never had a problem checking that bag in, so don't think airlines worry too much about the wheels, whether it's checked or carry on.
The only thing I'll add is to be considerate when putting your bag in the overhead locker (listen to the cabin crew instructions) and don't be the last to board with a large bag - those are the people who usually have their carry-on checked.