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<blockquote data-quote="TorqPenderloin" data-source="post: 1426581" data-attributes="member: 211504"><p>I have 16 flights scheduled in the month of April and potentially another 6-8 on top of that. Note: I'm in the USA and fly mostly domestic so things are a bit different, but most of this should apply to you as well.</p><p></p><p>You asked some very good questions, and some that I haven't seen people ask on here before:</p><p></p><p>1.) Carry on bag rules- it varies from airline to airline. I checked on Ryanair for you and their policy is apparently one larger bag up to: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, and one smaller bag up to 35 x 20 x 20 cms. </p><p></p><p>2.) HOWEVER, that doesn't mean it will still fit in the overhead compartment. I often fly regional jets which have a much smaller overhead space. Many people will have their larger bags "Gate checked" which means they're unable to access that bag for the entire flight. You obviously don't want your insulin to be in there if that happens.</p><p></p><p>3.) Pack your insulin and other items you need to keep with you in a smaller bag. I usually fly for business and put my insulin in my briefcase, but I've traveled with a smaller duffle/tote bag as well. </p><p></p><p>4.) I have yet to have an issue with security. As others mentioned, they deal with diabetics everyday and are used to it. Occasionally, they may need to perform extra screening but it rarely takes more than 1-2 minutes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TorqPenderloin, post: 1426581, member: 211504"] I have 16 flights scheduled in the month of April and potentially another 6-8 on top of that. Note: I'm in the USA and fly mostly domestic so things are a bit different, but most of this should apply to you as well. You asked some very good questions, and some that I haven't seen people ask on here before: 1.) Carry on bag rules- it varies from airline to airline. I checked on Ryanair for you and their policy is apparently one larger bag up to: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, and one smaller bag up to 35 x 20 x 20 cms. 2.) HOWEVER, that doesn't mean it will still fit in the overhead compartment. I often fly regional jets which have a much smaller overhead space. Many people will have their larger bags "Gate checked" which means they're unable to access that bag for the entire flight. You obviously don't want your insulin to be in there if that happens. 3.) Pack your insulin and other items you need to keep with you in a smaller bag. I usually fly for business and put my insulin in my briefcase, but I've traveled with a smaller duffle/tote bag as well. 4.) I have yet to have an issue with security. As others mentioned, they deal with diabetics everyday and are used to it. Occasionally, they may need to perform extra screening but it rarely takes more than 1-2 minutes. [/QUOTE]
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