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American Airlines carry-on & personal item size

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Size limits, to scale

Carry-on Personal item

22 14 9 Carry-on 18 14 8 Personal itemto scale · in

Carry-on

Size
22 × 14 × 9 in56 × 36 × 23 cm
Weight
No carry-on weight limit stated on the official page
Which fares
1 carry-on + 1 personal item. The official carry-on page does not list any fare that excludes the carry-on.
Notes
including handles and wheels

Personal item

Size
18 × 14 × 8 in45 × 35 × 20 cm
Weight
No weight limit stated
Which fares
All passengers (per official page)
Notes
must fit under the seat in front of you

Good to know

  • Regional American Eagle flights: if your carry-on is larger than the personal item dimensions, you must valet it before boarding (tagged at the gate at no charge). Embraer ERJ-175 excepted. source
  • Soft-sided garment bag: max 51 in (130 cm) total dimensions. source
Solution

Bags that fit American Airlines

Carry-on: CabinZero Classic Backpack 28L, CabinZero Classic Backpack 36L, CabinZero Classic Backpack 44L. Personal item: CabinZero Classic Backpack 28L, CabinZero Classic Backpack 36L.

Fits under the seat

CabinZero

Classic Backpack 28L

39 × 29.5 × 20 cm

Size from CabinZero's official page, checked 2026-10-26

Fits under the seat

CabinZero

Classic Backpack 36L

45 × 31 × 20 cm

Size from CabinZero's official page, checked 2026-10-26

Fits overhead

CabinZero

Classic Backpack 44L

51 × 36 × 18 cm

Size from CabinZero's official page, checked 2026-10-26

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Need more allowance? Add the bag online, before the airport

Many airlines charge more at the airport or gate than when you add a bag online. Flair's own page, for example, lists a carry-on at $49–$109 when booking but $99–$154 at the airport gate (CAD, or USD for US-originating trips). Check your airline's current price on its official site:

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Sources