I will travel on Continental to France in a few days. Do they allow backpacks/messengers as carry on luggage?

I have searched Contiental's website and I did not find anything specific to carry ony luggage - back packs and messenger bags. I am traveling light and I am trying to avoid the delay of waiting for my bags. It is a standard sized Jansport back pack and a regular sized messenger bag/laptop size. Thanks!

Yes - you are allowed 1 carry on which would be your back pack and 1 personal item - which would be your messenger bag

You may want to call the Airline, but I am sure that you can take a backpack as carry-on luggage. Have a nice trip.

If you're not carrying a bomb, then its ok, they'll let you in.