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Can I carry on a wedding dress?

Lmerced123
Explorer C

I'm getting married in New Orleans in a week and was wondering if my wedding dress can be my carry-on. I would be completely devastated if I had to gate check it.

 

Does whether or not you can hang it in the pilots cabin or store it in the overhead bins depend on your flight crew or will I be safe to assume I can bring it with me as my carry -on? I don't mind laying it flat on suitcases in the overhead bin. It's not a puffy dress but it is long and can be folded in half. We called customer service but they didn't offer much information and it's left me worried. 

 

We are also changing flights in Houston so I'm worried that one crew might say yes and the other crew have an issue with it. Any information on what to expect would be greatly appreciated as this is a very special trip. Thank you so much!

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Re: Can I carry on a wedding dress?

franktravel
Aviator B

There is no place to hang but you can lay flat in the overheads