American airline carry on size

American airline carry on size

1 personal item, 1 carry-on

Personal item

Personal items such as a purse or handbag should fit under your seat. Your item should not be larger than 18x14x8 inches (45x35x20 cm).

These items don't count towards your personal item, or carry-on.

• Diaper bags (1 per child)
• Breast pump
• Breast milk cooler, small and soft-sided
• Strollers, child safety seats, and mobility or medical devices for children

Carry-on requirements

Maximum dimensions should not exceed 22x14x9 inches/56x36x23 centimetres (including handles)

• You must be able to fit into the sizer at airport

You may have to check your belongings if they don't fit under the seat or in the overhead bin. You may have additional restrictions on carry-on bags at airports and on airplanes.

In case of an emergency, label your carry-on in the same manner as you label checked bags.

Soft-sided garment bags with a length of 51 inches/130 cm (length + width + Height) can be used as your carry-on.

You can also carry musical instruments as a carry-on. They must be placed in the overhead bin, under the seat or in the trunk.

Additionally, when you travel with a pet, the container or kennel counts as your carry on and the pet fee applies.

Valet bags

The overhead bin space for regional flights on American Eagle (r), planes is limited. You must valet your bag prior to boarding if your carry-on exceeds the personal item dimensions. * Your bag will be checked and tagged at the gate by our staff. After you have exited the plane, your bag will be handed to you at the airport.

Take out any electronic cigarettes, batteries or other restricted items from your checked bag.

Liquids

TSA allows you to carry certain duty-free liquids in your carry-on bag as long as they are packaged in a security-tamper-evident bag. Please contact the TSA if you have any questions about liquids or if you are traveling with them.

 

SEND YOUR LUGGAGE

You don't have to worry about American Airlines' luggage allowance restrictions. Send My Bag allows you to ship as much luggage you want. This is an excellent alternative to carrying your luggage around on your trip. It also means you don't need to wait at baggage carousels or queue for bag drop. It also makes it much easier to take public transport before/after your flight. Get a no-cost quote to see how affordable it is to travel without luggage.

AMERICAN AIRLINES ALLOW CARRY-ON

Basic Economy, Economy, and higher fares: One carry-on item measures 22x14x9in (56x36x23 cm), plus one personal item measuring 18x14x8in (45x35x20 cm). There are no weight restrictions.

You can also bring along medical equipment or a diaper bag for infants.

AMERICAN AIRLINES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INFANTS

Infants traveling with their parents may bring one diaper bag and a soft-sided cooler bag to hold breast milk. This is in addition to the standard carry-on allowance. Your carry-on allowance does not include strollers and car seats. These items can be checked at security.

AMERICAN AIRLINES CAN CARRY ON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

If your musical instrument is not too big, it can be brought onboard. You can buy an additional seat for your instrument if it is too large. You must place the bulkhead window seat adjacent to yours. The instrument should not weigh more than 165 lbs (75kg).

AMERICAN AIRLINES ARE ABLE TO BRING PETS ON BOARD AND CHARGE ON

Only certain flights allow pets to be brought onboard. American Airlines counts the pet in its carrier as one carry-on item. Pets must be placed into a carrier. They must be able stand, turn around, and lie down in the carrier.

Pets must be carried onboard for a fee of $125 per person. For a pet to be carried on board, arrangements must be made with the airline.

AMERICAN AIRLINES & PROHIBITED ITEMS

Some items are dangerous and should not be brought onboard an airplane. These items include but aren't limited to:

Over 140 proof of alcohol

Explosives,

Défense sprays,

Fireworks,

Firearms,

Bleach.

AMERICAN AIRLINES CHECKED BAGGAGE FEES and ALLOWANCES

Domestic flights allow Economy/Basic Economy passengers to check luggage up to 62 inches/158cm in length and 50 lbs/23kg in weight. For the first bag, it costs $30, for the second, $40, $150, and $200 for each additional bag.

Standard Economy passengers flying transatlantic ally are permitted to carry one bag free of charge. Maximum dimensions of 62 inches/158cm and maximum weight of 50 lbs/23kg Additional bags are $100 for the first bag and $200 for each additional bag. Basic Economy passengers may check their first bag at $60

American Airlines offers more generous baggage allowances for certain fare types and routes. Three checked bags are allowed on certain routes and fares.

Depending on where they are traveling, passengers may be allowed to check in as many as 10 bags.

First and Business Class passengers, as well as passengers on flights from Brazil to Brazil, are allowed to check bags up to 70 lbs (32kg) each.

AMERICAN AERLINES EXCESS BAGGAGE AND CHECKED BAGGAGE FEES

Excess baggage fees will be charged if a bag is larger than the baggage allowances of American Airlines. These fees vary depending on the route taken. For overweight or oversized items, there are additional charges.

If you are traveling between the US, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Canada, bag weights over 50 lbs/23kg but less than 70 lbs/32 kg will be subject to $100 per item. Baggage weighing more than 70 lbs/23 kg, but less than 100 lbs/45 kg, will be subject to a $200 charge. 200 will be charged for bags that are more than 62 inches/158 cm in length.

Bags weighing more than 100 lbs/ 45kg are not allowed on most flights.

Bags weighing more than 50 lbs/23kg but less than 70 lbs/32 kg are subject to $100 per item charges for travel between the US/Europe. Bags that are heavier than this weight will not be accepted for flights to Europe. 150 USD will be charged for bags that are more than 62 inches/158 cm in length.

Bags larger than 126 inches/320 cm in total will not be accepted.

You should note that you may be charged a check fee, an oversize fee and an overweight fee for the same set of checked baggage.

AMERICAN AIRLINES GOLF CLUB, ETC

One golf bag is allowed, which can contain up to 14 golf clubs, 12 balls, and one pair or shoes. This can count towards one piece of checked luggage. For flights to Brazil, a fee of $42.50 will be charged.

A bicycle is $150 to check on most flights. A bicycle with dimensions less than 62 inches and less than 50 lbs is subject to the first checked bag fee. Bike must be packed in a sturdy case. Maximum weight is 70 lbs and maximum dimensions are 126 inches/320 cm.

If musical instruments are too heavy to carry into the cabin, they can be checked as baggage. However, they must not exceed the weight and dimensions allowed for checked baggage. American Airlines cannot be held responsible for musical instruments that are damaged due to their fragile nature.

AMERICAN AIRLINES CHECKED PETS AND BAGGAGE

Only certain flights allow pets to be checked in the hold. A checked pet costs $200 to $150 from Brazil.

FAQs

 

• American Airlines allows me to carry a 24 inch carry on.

 

American Airlines

Carry-on bags should not be more than 22 inches in length, 14 inches wide, and 9 inches tall with handles and wheels. Personal items shouldn't exceed 18 inches in length, 14 inches wide, and 8 inches tall. 21-Jun-2022

 

 

• American Airlines is strict with carry-on sizes

 

 

American Airlines have strict rules and say that you can only carry one bag on board. 03-Nov-2022

 

1. American Airlines considers backpacks carry-on luggage

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American Airlines - Personal Items

American Airlines allows passengers to bring one personal item. This includes a small bag, laptop bag or camera bag, briefcase, and a briefcase. It doesn't matter what personal item you choose; it should fit under the seat in front.