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Cabin-seat Baggage

Continental Airlines will allow a customer to purchase a ticket for an item, approved by a Continental agent, which is too fragile or bulky to be handled as checked baggage.

The following restrictions apply:

  • Must not exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
  • Must be packaged or covered in a manner to avoid injury to other customers.
  • Must be secured in a seat adjacent to the owner.
  • Must be properly secured by a seat belt to avoid shifting during flight.
  • Must not restrict access to, or use of, any regular or emergency exit or aisle of the cabin.
  • Must not obscure any customer's view of "seat belt," "no smoking" or "exit" signage.
  • Must not contain dangerous goods.
  • Must be reserved in advance and applicable charges paid.

Please check with a Continental agent for pricing information.

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