I have an overseas flight booked with Eurowings discover which includes a checked bag.
I plan on carrying a suitcase, which fits the dimensions of a carry-on and a rucksack, which is larger than the allowed size for the personal item. I do not plan on carrying a larger suitcase.
If I do not hand over my suitcase, but am forced to gate-check it because only one bag of that dimension is allowed on board, will I have to pay a fee?
EDIT: clarifications: I am allowed to bring
- 1 piece of luggage (checked)
- 1 carry-on suitcase
- 1 personal item (significantly smaller than carry-on suitcase-size)
I want to bring
- 1 carry-on suitcase
- 1 rucksack that is larger than the allowed personal item
What I would like to know is: If I decide to not check my suitcase, but bring it on board with me, will I be forced to check it in at the gate (because I am only allowed one object on board that is larger than a personal item)? If so, do I have to pay for it to be checked-in (even though I have one checked bag free and haven't used that)?
Why I would want to do this? Because it saves me a lot of time at both airports.