Question: are garment bags allowed as carry on united?
Answer: Soft-sided garment bags up to 51 inches / 130 cm (length + width + height) can also be taken as your carry-on item. ... FAA/TSA regulations allow each customer to take one (1) carry-on (garment bag, backpack, suitcase, pet carrier, etc.) and one (1) personal item (purse, briefcase, laptop, etc.) onboard the aircraft.