Personal items like backpacks and large totes are essential for flying, because they’re the only one of the luggage categories you can readily access without leaving your seat. Small enough to fit under the chair in front of you, personal items are the bag you’ll mostly see under allowed luggage for even the most basic of economy fares.
With United Airlines, you might know that most passengers are allowed to bring a free carry-on bag during their flights, but what about personal items?…