Carry-On Luggage Size Chart for 64 Major Airlines [Dimensions, Sizes & More]

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Carry-On Luggage Size Chart for 64 Major Airlines [Dimensions, Sizes & More]

Carry-On Luggage Size Chart for Major Airlines

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Key Takeaways

Carry-on size limits vary by airline. Most U.S. carriers allow bags up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches, but international limits can differ significantly.
Many airlines have a rule about maximum linear dimensions. That means that when you add a piece of luggage’s length, width, and depth together, the sum can’t exceed a specific number.
Checking specific airline policies before traveling is crucial to avoid unexpected fees or having to check your bags at the last minute.

Whether you’re flying domestically or internationally, every airline has its carry-on luggage size restrictions. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, so you need to check your airline’s specific policy before traveling to ensure your carry-on bag isn’t rejected with potential additional charges.

Below, you’ll find a helpful chart detailing the most popular airlines’ carry-on restrictions, including the size and weight of a standard carry-on, and whether this varies due to the cabin you’re traveling in. We’ve also covered checked luggage sizes and allowances, too.

Don’t forget that there are many ways to avoid paying for baggage fees such as carry-ons and that’s what we cover in our in-depth article.

Carry-On Luggage Size Chart for Major Airlines

Unless specified, the maximum weight allowance is across your standard carry-on luggage and personal item combined.

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Airline	Cabin	Maximum Size	Maximum Weight	Personal Item Maximum Size
AeroMexico	Basic Fare	21.5 x 15.7 x 10 inches (55 x 40 x 25 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	Unspecified
	Classic		33 pounds (15 kg)
	AM Plus
	Clase Premier
Air Canada	All	21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	Undisclosed	17 x 13 x 6 inches (43 x 33 x 16 cm)
Air China	Economy/Super Economy x 1 bag	22 x 16 x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)	11 pounds (5 kg)	Unspecified
Air China	Business/First x 2 bags	22 x 16 x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)	17 pounds each (8 kg)	Unspecified
Air Europa Líneas Aéreas	Economy	21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inches (55 x 35 x 25 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm)
Air Europa Líneas Aéreas	Business x 2 bags	21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inches (55 x 35 x 25 cm)	31 pounds total (14 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm)
Air France-KLM	Economy x 1 bag	21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inches (55 x 35 x 25 cm)	26.4 pounds (12 kg) total	16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm)
	Premium Economy x 2 bags		26.4 pounds (12 kg) total
	Business/La Première x 2 bags		40 pounds (18 kg) total
Air India	Economy	22 x 14 x 10 inches (55.8 x 35.5 x 25.4 cm) Maximum linear dimensions 45.27 inches (114.98 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	Unspecified
Air India	Business and First		26.4 pounds (12 kg)	Unspecified
Aer Lingus	Within Europe or transatlantic flights	21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 inches (55 x 40 x 24 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	10 x 13 x 8 inches (25 x 33 x 20 cm)
Aer Lingus	Regional flights	18.5 x 13 x 8 inches (48 x 33 x 20 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	10 x 13 x 8 inches (25 x 33 x 20 cm)
Aeroflot	Economy/Comfort	21.7 x 15.7 x 9.8 inches (55 x 40 x 25 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	Maximum linear dimensions 31.5 inches (80 cm) Maximum weight 11 pounds (5 kg)
Aeroflot	Business	21.7 x 15.7 x 9.8 inches (55 x 40 x 25 cm)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Air New Zealand	Economy x 1 bag	Maximum linear dimensions 46.5 inches (118 cm)	15 pounds (6.8 kg)	Unspecified
Air New Zealand	Premium Economy/Business Premier x 2 bags	Maximum linear dimensions 46.5 inches (118 cm)	30 pounds (14 kg) total Any 1 item may weigh up to 22 pounds (10 kg)	Unspecified
Alaska Airlines	All	22 x 14 x 9 inches (55.88 x 35.56 x 22.86 cm)	Unspecified	Unspecified
Allegiant Air	All	22 x 16 x 10 inches (55 x 40 x 25 cm)	Unspecified	18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm)
American Airlines	All	22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)	Unspecified	18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm)
All Nippon Airways (ANA)	All	22 x 16 x 10 inches (55 x 40 x 25 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	Unspecified
Asiana Airlines	Economy x 1 bag	21 x 16 x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	Unspecified
Asiana Airlines	Business/First x 2 bags	21 x 16 x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg) each	Unspecified
Austrian Airlines	Economy/Premium Economy x 1 bag	21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	5.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Austrian Airlines	Business x 2 bags	21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg) each	5.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Avianca & TACA	All	22 x 14 x 10 inches (55 x 35 x 25 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	18 x 14 x 10 inches (45 x 35 x 25 cm)
British Airways	All	22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 45 x 25 cm)	51 pounds (23 kg)	16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) Maximum weight 51 pounds (23 kg)
Brussels Airlines	Economy x 1 bag	21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
	Premium Economy x 1 bag		17.6 pounds (8 kg)
	Business x 2 bags		17.6 pounds (8 kg) each
Cape Air	All	Maximum linear dimensions 45 inches (115 cm)	Unspecified	Maximum linear dimensions 36 inches (91 cm) Other restrictions may apply on specific flights
Caribbean Airlines	All	22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 35 x 23 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	17 x 13 x 6 inches (43 x 33 x 15 cm)
Cathay Pacific Airways (For Most Flights and Excluding Flights Between Hong Kong and Auckland or Christchurch)	Economy/Premium Economy x 1 bag	22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm)
	Business x 1 bag		22 pounds (10 kg)
	First x 1 bag		33 pounds (15 kg)
China Eastern Airlines	Economy/Premium Economy/Business/Premium Business x 1 bag	22 x 17.7 x 9.8 inches (56 x 45 x 25 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	No personal item
China Eastern Airlines	First x 2 bags	22 x 17.7 x 9.8 inches (56 x 45 x 25 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg) each	No personal item
China Southern Airlines	Economy/Premium Economy x 1 bag	22 x 16x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	Unspecified
China Southern Airlines	First/Business x 2 bags	22 x 16x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg) each	Unspecified
Copa Airlines	All	22 x 14 x 10 inches (56 x 36 x 26 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	17 x 10 x 9 inches (43 x 25 x 22 cm)
Delta Air Lines	All	22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 35 x 23 cm)	Weight restrictions on certain routes	Unspecified
EasyJet Airline	All	22 x 17.7 x 9.8 inches (56 x 45 x 25 cm)	33 pounds (15 kg) Available for purchase from 5.99 pounds (about $7.50)	17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 inches (45 x 36 x 20 cm) Max weight 33 pounds (15 kg)
El Al Israel Airlines (Flights to North America)	Economy x 1 bag	22 x 17.7 x 9.8 inches (56 x 45 x 25 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	15 x 11.8 x 7 inches (38 x 30 x 18 cm)
	Premium x 2 bags		26.5 pounds (12 kg) total Any 1 piece can weigh up to 17.6 pounds (8 kg)
	Business x 2 bags		44.1 pounds (20 kg) total Any 1 piece can weigh up to 35.3 pounds (16 kg)
Emirates	Economy	22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 22 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)
	Premium Economy		22 pounds (10 kg)
	Business/First		15 pounds (7 kg)	15 pounds (7 kg) Size restrictions apply
Etihad Airways	Economy	22 x 14.2 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	No personal item
Etihad Airways	Business/First x 2 bags	22 x 14.2 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)	26.5 pounds (12 kg) total	15.3 x 9 x 7.5 inches (39 x 23 x 19 cm) Maximum weight 11 pounds (5 kg)
Eurowings	SMART x 1 bag	21.7 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 9.8 inches (40 x 30 x 25 cm)
Eurowings	BIZclass x 2 bags	21.7 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 9.8 inches (40 x 30 x 25 cm)
EVA Air	Economy/Premium Economy x 1 bag	22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	16 x 12 x 4 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
EVA Air	Royal Laurel/Premium Laurel/Business x 2 bags	22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg) each	16 x 12 x 4 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Ethiopian Airlines	Economy x 1 bag	21.7 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	Maximum weight 11 pounds (5 kg)
Ethiopian Airlines	Business x 2 bags	21.7 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg) each	Maximum weight 11 pounds (5 kg)
Finnair	Economy Superlight	22 x 16 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	Not included	16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm)
	Economy Classic/Flex and Premium Economy Light/Classic/Flex x 1 bag		17.6 pounds (8 kg)
	Business Light/Classic/Flex x 2 bags		26.5 pounds (12 kg)
Frontier Airlines	All	24 x 16 x 10 inches (60.96 x 40.64 x 25.4 cm)	35 pounds (15.9 kg)	18 x 14 x 8 inches (45.72 x 35.56 x 20.32 cm)
Garuda Indonesia	Economy	16 x 13.4 x 6.7 inches (41 x 34 x 17 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	Unspecified
Garuda Indonesia	Business/First	22 x 14.2 x 9.1 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	Unspecified
Hainan Airlines	Economy class x 1 bag	Domestic flights: 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm) International or regional flights: maximum linear dimensions 45 inches (115 cm)	Domestic flights: 15 pounds (7 kg) International or regional flights: 22 pounds (10 kg) U.S. departures: 22 pounds (10 kg)	12 x 12 x 8 inches (30 x 30 x 20 cm)
Hainan Airlines	Business class x 2 bags		Domestic flights: 15 pounds (7 kg) each International or regional flights: 22 pounds (10 kg) each U.S. departures: 22 pounds (10 kg) each	12 x 12 x 8 inches (30 x 30 x 20 cm)
Hawaiian Airlines	All	22 x 14 x 9 inches (55.9 x 35.5 x 22.9 cm)	25 pounds (11 kg)	Unspecified
Iberia	Economy/Premium Economy x 1 bag	22 x 15.7 x 9.8 inches (56 x 40 x 25 cm)	22 pounds (11 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm)
	Business Class (short-haul) x 1 bag		30 pounds (14 kg)
	Business Class (long haul) x 2 bags		30 pounds (14 kg)
Icelandair	All classes x 1 bag Saga Premium Flex permitted 2 x bags	International flights: 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm) Domestic flights and Greenland: 21.6 x 13.7 x 7.8 inches (55 x 35 x 20 cm)	International flights: 22 pounds (10 kg) Domestic flights and Greenland: 13 pounds (6 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm)
ITA Airways	All	21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inches (55 x 35 x 25 cm)	(17.6 pounds (8 kg)	17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 inches (45 x 36 x 20 cm)
Japan Airlines	All	22 x 16 x 10 inches (55 x 40 x 25 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	Unspecified
JetBlue Airways	All (except Blue Basic)	22 x 14 x 9 inches (55.88 x 35.56 x 22.86 cm)	Unspecified	17 x 13 x 8 inches (43.2 x 33 x 20.32 cm)
Korean Air Lines	Economy x 1 bag	21.6 x 15.7 x 7.9 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	Unspecified
Korean Air Lines	First/Prestige x 2 bags	21.6 x 15.7 x 7.9 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)	40 pounds (18 kg)	Unspecified
Kuwait Airways	Economy x 1 bag	22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	Unspecified
Kuwait Airways	Business/First/Royal x 1 bag	22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm)	24 pounds (11 kg)	Unspecified
Lufthansa	Economy/Premium Economy x 1 bag	21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Lufthansa	Business/First x 2 bags	21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg) each	15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Norwegian Air Shuttle	LowFare (free personal item only)	21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	15 x 11.8 x 7.9 inches (38 x 30 x 20 cm)
	LowFare+/Flex		22 pounds (10 kg)
	LowFare+/Flex		33 pounds (15 kg)
Philippine Airlines	All	22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	2 personal items are permittedSmall bag dimensions: 17.7 x 13.8 x 7.9 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm)
Qatar Airways	Economy x 1 bag	20 x 15 x 10 inches (50 x 37 x 25 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	Unspecified
Qatar Airways	Business/First x 2 bags	20 x 15 x 10 inches (50 x 37 x 25 cm)	33 pounds (15 kg) total	Unspecified
Qantas Airways	Economy x 1 bag or 1 nonrigid garment bag	Carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm) Garment bag: 24 x 4 x 45 inches (60 x 11 x 114 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	Unspecified
Qantas Airways	Premium economy/business/first/domestic flights x 1 or x 2 bags plus 1 nonrigid garment bag	You can choose between 1 x carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm) Or 2 x carry-on: 19 x 13 x 9 inches (48 x 34 x 23 cm) Garment bag: 4 x 4 x 45 inches (60 x 11 x 114 cm)	Up to 22 pounds (10 kg) per piece Total weight up to 30 pounds (14 kg)	Unspecified
RyanAir	Regular/Flexi Plus/Family Plus x 1 bag	21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	5.7 x 9.8 x 7.9 inches (40 x 25 x 20 cm)
RyanAir	Other fares (carry-on available for purchase)	21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	5.7 x 9.8 x 7.9 inches (40 x 25 x 20 cm)
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)	SAS Go Light (domestic flights and flights within Europe) only get a personal item	N/A	N/A	15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm)
	SAS Go Smart/SAS Go Pro/SAS Plus Smart/SAS Plus Pro/SAS Go Bonus/SAS Plus Bonus x 1 (domestic flights and flights within Europe)	21.7 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)
	SAS Go Light/SAS Go Smart/SAS Go Pro/SAS Go Bonus (flights to/from Asia, the U.S., and Canada) x 1 bag
	SAS Plus Smart/SAS Plus Pro/SAS Business Smart/SAS Business Pro/SAS Plus Bonus/SAS Business Bonus (flights to/from Asia, the U.S., and Canada) x 2 bags
Singapore Airlines	Economy/Premium Economy x 1 bag	45 inches (115 cm) maximum linear dimensions	15.4 pounds (7 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Singapore Airlines	Suites/Business/First x 2 bags	45 inches (115 cm) maximum linear dimensions	15.4 pounds (7 kg) each	15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Southwest Airlines	All	24 x 16 x 10 inches (60.9 x 40.6 x 25.4 cm)	Unspecified	16.25 x 13.5 x 8 inches (41 x 34.3 x 22 cm)
Spirit Airlines	All	22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 46 x 25 cm)	Unspecified	For Bare Fare passengers: 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm)
Sunwing Airlines (Available at purchase only)	All	20 x 16 x 9 inches (51 x 40 x 23 cm)	11 pounds (5 kg)	16 x 10 x 6 inches (40 x 25 x 16 cm)
Swiss International Air Lines	SWISS Economy/SWISS Premium Economy x 1 bag	21.7 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Swiss International Air Lines	SWISS Business/SWISS First x 2 bags	21.7 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm)
Transportes Aéreos Portugueses (TAP) Air Portugal	Economy x 1 bag	22 x 16 x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	16 x 12 x 5 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) Maximum weight 4.4 pounds (2 kg)
	Business (to/from North America) x 1 bag
	Business (to/from Europe, Africa, South America, or domestic flights) x 2 bags
Thai Airways	All	22 x 18 x 10 inches (56 x 45 x 25 cm)	15 pounds (7 kg)	15 x 10 x 5 inches (37.5 x 25 x 12.5 cm) Maximum weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
Turkish Airlines	Economy x 1 bag	21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg)	15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) Maximum weight 8.8 pounds (4 kg)
Turkish Airlines	Business x 2 bags	21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm)	17.6 pounds (8 kg) each
United Airlines	All	22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 35 x 23 cm)	Unspecified	17 x 10 x 9 inches (43 x 25 x 22 cm)
Virgin Atlantic	Economy/Premium Economy x 1 bag	22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg)	Unspecified
Virgin Atlantic	Upper Class x 2 bags	22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)	26 pounds (12 kg) each 35 pounds (16 kg) total	Unspecified
VIVA Aerobus	Zero (personal item only)	22 x 16 x 10 inches (55 x 40 x 25 cm)	22 pounds (10 kg) to purchase	18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm)
	Light/Extra x 1		22 pounds (10 kg)
	Smart x 1		33 pounds (15 kg)
Volaris	Zero (personal item only)	22 x 16 x 10 inches (55.9 x 40.6 x 25.4 cm)	44 pounds (20 kg) available for purchase	Unspecified
	Basic		44 pounds (20 kg)
	Plus		44 pounds (20 kg)
WestJet	All	21 x 15 x 9 inches (53 x 38 x 23 cm)	Unspecified	16 x 13 x 6 inches (41 x 33 x 15 cm)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered carry-on luggage?

There’s no industry standard for sizes for carry-on luggage, with every airline assigning their own size and weight restrictions. If you want to purchase a carry-on bag that would be accepted by most airlines, then the most common maximum size would be 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels.

Which carry-on luggage is best?

The best carry-on bag depends on your own requirements. For example, do you need a wheelie case or a backpack, or a bag with a laptop compartment or built-in security? We’ve rounded up what we consider the best carry-on luggage bags for any traveler, ranging from soft-sided and hardshell wheelies to convenient backpacks.

Is a backpack considered carry-on?

A backpack would be considered a carry-on item if it adheres to the maximum size restrictions of a specific airline. Most airlines have a larger size allowance for a standard carry-on piece and slightly smaller one for a personal item (where permitted).

What is not allowed in a carry-on bag?

For safety reasons, there are certain items that are prohibited to be stored in carry-on luggage. These include individual containers with liquids over 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or a combined amount of liquids over 1 quart (1 liter); sharp objects such as scissors, blades, or pen knives; firearms; sporting equipment such as baseball bats or hockey sticks; tools; and lighters, matches, or other flammable items.

Is there a weight limit for carry-on luggage?

As with size restrictions, there are no industry standards for maximum weight allowances for carry-on luggage. These are defined by each individual airline, with some airlines actually not publishing a specific weight restriction — just that you must be able to lift the bag into the overhead compartment yourself.

It’s also worth checking whether the airline’s stated weight allowance applies just to your carry-on piece or whether it applies to the combined weight of your carry-on and personal item.

What is the difference between a personal item and carry-on?

Many airlines allow passengers to bring a personal item in addition to a carry-on bag. A personal item is usually a smaller bag, such as handbag, briefcase, or laptop bag, that can be stored under the seat in front of you. Some airlines specify size and weight restrictions for personal items, while many don’t specify maximum sizes or weights.

What is hand baggage only?

If you’ve booked a “hand baggage only” fare (sometimes referred to as a basic fare), this means that you may only bring hand baggage that is within the airline’s restrictions. No checked baggage is included. Depending on your airline, hand baggage may include 1 standard carry-on bag and 1 smaller personal item. Each airline sets its own size and weight restrictions for carry-on, so check the table above for more information.

What does TSA allow for carry-on?

TSA allows passengers to pack certain items in their carry-on baggage and prohibits others. Liquids may be brought on board under the 3-1-1 rule: a maximum of 3.4 ounces per container up to a total of 1 quart, stored within a clear, zip-top bag, with 1 bag permitted per passenger. Exemptions to this rule are made for infant necessities or required medication. Items such as lighters, blades, and baseball bats are not permitted in your carry-on.

See more information in our guide to how to easily get through TSA airport security.

What is the standard size of a carry-on bag?

There are no universal standards for carry-on baggage, with each airline setting its own size and weight restrictions. If you want to purchase a bag that adheres to most airline standards, then look for a case that’s no larger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm), including all handles and wheels.

Can I take my phone charger in my carry-on?

General chargers for electronic devices can be packed as carry-on or into your checked baggage. If you’re using a portable power bank, then most airlines require you to pack this in your carry-on bag. This is because of the risk of lithium batteries catching fire in the hold.

Is a 24-inch suitcase a carry-on?

A 24-inch suitcase would be considered a carry-on by some airlines — but not all. Some airlines state maximum linear dimension only, so as long as your other 2 measurements are smaller to allow for the 24-inch length, then this would be fine. But generally, a suitcase measuring 22 x 14 x 9 inches would be the most widely accepted. This includes American Airlines and United Airlines.

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