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  • While it seems excessive for an infrequent snorkeler to buy fins, the Hot Shots $130 weigh only 3.28 pounds and are 20.9 inches long, so they'll fit in most carry-ons.

    Fins To Go 2011

  • As I walk down the aisle carrying my enormous carry-ons, I see with terrified looks, real animal fear, from the people in the aisle seats.

    Mungowitz in Deutschland--Day 1 2009

  • And in a world where travelers are restricted to three-ounce liquid carry-ons on airplanes, bath products in hotel rooms are gaining attention.

    Hotel Seeks Soap With Chic Image for Guests to Swipe Sarah Rose 2011

  • Please call the Vikings and tell them to pack their purple carry-ons and drive back to the airport.

    Jets-Vikings: The Hyperbole Bowl Jason Gay 2010

  • Spirit's average fares are so low that even with fees for "options" like carry-ons, the total fare is still lower than the fares of other airlines, Baldanza said.

    Spirit CEO: Carry-on fees will be disclosed 2010

  • Two porters were waiting for us -- one with a wheelchair for Kenny, and the other to help me with our carry-ons.

    Carol Jones: The Plane Ride Home From Houston Carol Jones 2011

  • When I am at the airport, I'm amazed by the people I see lugging giant suitcases, two carry-ons, and clutching enough paper documents to have come from half the Amazon jungle.

    Matt Kepnes: Becoming a Minimalist Traveler Matt Kepnes 2011

  • When I am at the airport, I'm amazed by the people I see lugging giant suitcases, two carry-ons, and clutching enough paper documents to have come from half the Amazon jungle.

    Matt Kepnes: Becoming a Minimalist Traveler Matt Kepnes 2011

  • Two porters were waiting for us -- one with a wheelchair for Kenny, and the other to help me with our carry-ons.

    Carol Jones: The Plane Ride Home From Houston Carol Jones 2011

  • The Fort Lauderdale-based carrier, which led the way on charging passengers for checked baggage, decided to charge for carry-ons when it discovered that 15% of Spirit passengers who formerly checked bags were trying to carry their bags onto planes to avoid fees, Baldanza said.

    Spirit CEO: Carry-on fees will be disclosed 2010

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