carry on

Example Sentences

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As he hauled his carry-on to his gate, Scott, then 79, found he had to take several breaks.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

When booking a flight, Ewen says to look not just at ticket prices but at the all-in cost of the flight, including a carry-on or checked bag.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Last year, European Union lawmakers voted to force airlines to let passengers bring a carry-on bag of up to 7kgs on board for free.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

What’s in the carry-on: Hand sanitizer and hoodies are musts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

I take several long steps toward her, dragging the carry-on behind me.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi