If you want to bring your suit bag on board as a carry-on, you'll need to make sure it fits in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good game of Tetris with their luggage? It's like trying to squeeze a suit bag into a tiny box, while praying to the luggage gods that it will fit.
Gate checking is also an option, which means you can check your suit bag at the gate and pick it up at the jetway when you arrive. It's like a special delivery for your favorite suit, minus the bow and ribbon. Just make sure to ask the gate agent nicely, and they might just grant you this special favor.