carry-on-only travel
noun phraseUK /ˈkæri ɒn ˈəʊnli ˈtrævəl/
US /ˈkæri ɑn ˈoʊnli ˈtrævəl/
Traveling with just a small bag you keep with you, not a big suitcase.
Carry-on-only travel makes getting through the airport much faster.
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2. A style of trip where you pack everything into one small bag.
She planned a carry-on-only travel weekend to Paris.
3. A rule or habit of never checking a bag at the airport.
His carry-on-only travel rule saved him from lost luggage.
4. A way to travel cheaply by skipping checked-bag fees.
Carry-on-only travel helped them save money on their flight.