Do I have to have a carry-on?

Question

I just want to carry my mp3 in my pants pocket. I've got no other luggage except for my phone. So? First flight, obviously. >_>

Answer 1

You will be just fine!   There is no requirement to have a carry on bag.  Lots of travelers, fly with no bags what so ever.

Have a great trip

Answer 2

Although every airline has it's own definition, most allow you to have one carry-on bag, one checked bag, and one personal item.

Bags usually must weigh less than 40 pounds, and must easily fit in an overhead bin or underneath the seat in front of you .

Personal items include ,Purses, briefcases, camera cases,

Laptop computers or similar items.

I don't think your mp3 player would count as a carry-on.

Answer 3

You don't have to have one, but it must be a very short trip if you're not even taking a change of clothes.  If you have anything else to carry, a carry-on is a better choice than a big suitcase you have to check.  Many airlines are starting to charge extra for all checked luggage, and there's always a small risk that your checked luggage could get lost or arrive on a later flight.

Answer 4

You don't HAVE to have a carry on bag.  I like to take one and put a few things in it just in case my luggage were to get lost and I had to survive a day without it.

You can certainly just carry your MP3 player in your pocket.  You'll just have to pull it out when you go through the screening.  Then they will give it back to you.