Cabin baggage
American Airlines carry-on size
American Airlines allows a cabin bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22.0 × 14.2 × 9.1 in). Measure your bag below to check it.
Published limits
- Carry-on
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56 × 36 × 23 cm
22.0 × 14.2 × 9.1 inches - Personal item
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46 × 36 × 20 cm
18.1 × 14.2 × 7.9 inches - Cabin weight limit
- None published
- Included in the fare
- Yes
Source: American Airlines baggage policy
Your bag
Measure with the wheels and handles included — that is how airlines measure at the gate.
Airlines change these limits without notice, and cabin crew have the final say. Every airline above links to its own policy page — check it before you travel.
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