A ladies handbag is classed as hand luggage on almost every airline — normally as the personal item that sits under the seat, or as a light cabin bag in its own right. The bags in this category are chosen for travel, not just looks: full zips, straps that free your hands for documents, and sizes that fit under a seat when full.
Not sure how the handbag rule works? Our guide is a handbag allowed on an airplane explains the personal-item test, and the ladies hand carry guide covers choosing and packing in detail.
