In plain English
This means a compact piece of hand luggage kept with the passenger in the cabin. It is separate from a larger carry-on bag and must be small enough to go under the seat in front.
In context
Here, “Personal Item” indicates the small included piece of hand luggage that is separate from a larger carry-on bag and is meant to fit under the seat in front of the passenger.
- Situation
- Booking flights, choosing fares, seats, baggage, and optional services
- What it communicates
- labels a small included item in the baggage details.
Meaning limits
The term alone does not state the exact size limit, only that the item must be small enough to fit under the seat in front.
Examples
“She stowed her suitcase overhead and kept her purse as a personal item under the seat in front of her.”
“Before takeoff, the flight attendant asked everyone to place a personal item fully under the seat.”