Carry-ons and laptop

I'll check out Airport 1st. We used to do the Waterloo train (until the fares went up) and then taxi to Kings X.

I'll check out Airport 1st. We used to do the Waterloo train (until the fares went up) and then taxi to Kings X.

Picking up a black cab at waterloo to Kings X will cost you at least £20 :/

I second AimlessT on the roller back pack, I love a roller backpack me and will solve your issue of only having two hands as you can carry your backpack on your back when needed

Every time I've flown I've always had a carry-on (usually an LL Bean tote with lots of pockets) plus a smallish handbag for wallet, keys, passport, etc. I like to stuff the handbag in the tote and shove it under the seat in front (I am height-challenged and find it difficult dealing with the overhead locker unless I stand on the seat!)
I flew Virgin last Sept. and had no problems but DH keeps telling me airlines are limiting people when they get to check-in to only the one bag (in spite of all the online info about being allowed a carry-on plus a "small item". Anyone experienced this? I'm trying to shift as much stuff as possible this time so would hate to have to leave anything behind.

I've never flown with a laptop before but I know all about how you have to take it out of the carry-on for security, etc. It has a sleeve and I was going to put it in a bag with a padded pocket but now thinking I'll just put it in my tote. But the dang thing makes the bag so heavy, even though it's a small laptop (MacBook Air). Any suggestions?

If you are flying Virgin put your laptop in your purse or laptop bag because they usually only weigh the carry on. I try to avoid flying with them because 13 pounds isn't a lot.

Number of items
One
Maximum size
 23 x 36 x 56 cm (that’s approx. 9 x 14 x 22 inches)
Maximum weight
 6kg (13 lb)

I have a rolling backpack thing -- actually it's a Lands End kiddie thing. Conveniently small and lightweight but also not very well padded and maybe a little too small. DH went off with our larger rolling backpack last time he was here and I am reluctant to rush out and buy yet another bag at this point. Complications complications!