Airline question ... how many carry ons can you take with you?

Imf lying American Airlines 2 morrow ... can I take a small suitcase and a duffle bag with me? I dont want to check my bags! Thanks Sorry Im so clueless about traveling

here it is from the official AA website:

Size and Number of Pieces
FAA security measures limit customers on all AA flights to one carry-on bag plus one personal item.

All carry-on pieces, including laptops, must fit either underneath the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin.

The one carry-on bag must fit in an overhead compartment or under the seat. It should not exceed 45 linear inches (length + width + height) or weigh more than 40 lbs/18 kgs.

Carry-on items which appear too large or irregularly shaped to fit under a seat, in an overhead compartment, or in a closet will not be accepted as carry-on baggage and will need to be checked.

At times, additional limits may be placed on carry-on baggage based on the main cabin stowage capacity of specific aircraft.
These limits may be imposed after the boarding process has begun.

Some carry-on baggage may be stowed in a cargo compartment on selected American Eagle aircraft.
At some airports, carry-on baggage may be more restricted. All other luggage must be checked at curbside or at the ticket counter.
Passengers exceeding the carry-on limit will not be allowed through the security checkpoint.
All portable electronic devices, including laptops, must remain off during taxi, takeoff, approach and landing until we arrive at the gate and the seat belt sign is turned off.
Remember: Carry-on items are counted in the free baggage allowance. Please see Dimensions, Weight, and Number of Pieces.

For a list of articles which may not be carried on board, please see Restricted Articles.




Personal Items
Personal items include the following:
Purse

Briefcase

Laptop

Small book-bag style backpack

Other similar items that do not exceed 36 linear inches (length + width + height) will be allowed such as a small tote bag or shoulder bag.
Additional items that will be allowed above and beyond the restrictions listed above include:
Outer garments such as coats/wraps/hats

Approved safety seat for lap or ticketed child

Umbrella stroller for lap or ticketed child

Diaper bag for lap or ticketed child

Book or newspaper

Bistro sized or smaller bag of food that is consumable
Assistive devices for passengers such as wheelchairs, walkers and CPAP machines
Therapeutic oxygen provided by the airline





Infant Seat or Child Restraint Devices
If you did not purchase a seat for your child (under two years of age):
An approved child safety seat can be carried on board.

The device cannot be used in a seat unless there is an unoccupied seat available next to the adult traveling.

Due to many events that occur during the last several minutes before departure time, we cannot be certain that an unoccupied seat that meets the above criteria will be available until the final boarding process.

If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the infant seat/child restraint device to your final destination. Please check with the gate agent for further details.
You may want to consider checking the infant seat/child restraint device at the ticket counter. However, American is not responsible for damage to infant/child restraint devices and loss/damage of any items attached to the device, whether these items are checked at the ticket counter or the gate. Infant/child restraint devices include, but are not limited to, strollers and car seats.

For taxi, takeoff, landing, during turbulence, or when the Fasten Seatbelt sign is on, American accepts only infant seats/child restraint devices that are certified for use in aircraft.

FAA Non-Approved Infant Seat/Child Restraint Devices
The following may not be used when an infant seat/child restraint device is required:
Any device without an approval label
Booster seats with no approval label or shoulder harness
Vest and/or harness-type devices
Belt extensions that attach to the parent or the parent's restraint
Any device that positions a child on the lap or chest of an adult
FAA Approved Infant Seat/Child Restraint Device Seat Locations:
May face toward the front or rear of the plane in accordance with instructions on child seat label
May not occupy an exit seat or the row in front of or behind an exit seat
May not occupy the space between a customer and an aisle





Electronic Devices, Medical Devices, Musical Instruments
Certain devices used on board the aircraft, both on the ground and in-flight, may radiate electronic pulses affecting the aircraft navigational or communications equipment. While electronic disruptions in the cockpit are rare, they simply cannot be tolerated at any time.

Devices That Cannot Be Used on Board
Radios - AM, FM, VHF, battery or cord operated TV sets, TV cameras

Electronic games or toys with remote control, except those installed on the aircraft

Cordless computer mouse

Portable Global Positioning System (G.P.S.)
Medical Devices
Hearing aids, heart pacemakers, or other approved medical devices are accepted during all phases of flight. If a passenger must travel with oxygen due to medical necessity, a 48-hour notice is required. You will have the option to indicate a request for special assistance when making your reservation on AA.com. See Special Service Requests in our Reservations FAQ for more information.

Musical Instruments
Small musical instruments may be carried on-board the aircraft providing they meet existing carry-on size requirements and fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. See 'Musical Instruments' in the Specialty Items section of our Baggage Allowance page for more details.

thank you so much~! i really appreciate the help! I hope I can squeeze everything in -- ugh!

for short trips I take my carry on (with wheel and handle) and a beach bag that I use as a 'purse' (LOL) with me in the plane.

I am not sure you will be able to use both duffle bag and another big carry-on.

Sometimes they let every thing go in the plane (even those HUGE carry-on and sometimes they don't. Just be ready to have to check your luggage if you have to (locks...).

Just make sure it can fit in the upper compartment or under the seat in front of you.