Alitalia Carry On Luggage Policy

I was a little confused by the information on the Alitalia web site regarding carry on bags, so I called to verify what is allowed.

Each passenger may bring on one piece of hand luggage PLUS one "personal item".  A purse, briefcase (as in the picture above, from the Alitalia site) or laptop would qualify as a personal item and must fit under the seat in front of you.

Your carry on bag (or hand luggage) cannot weigh more than 17.6 lbs (8 kg).  It also may not exceed the following dimensions:  13.8 inches (35 cm) by 21.7 inches (55 cm) by 9.8 inches (25 cm).