Planning a trip? Thinking about carrying-on your luggage? If so, here are a few tips for you:
Think Small...
The maximum size carry-on bag for most airlines is 45 linear inches (the total of the height, width, and depth of the bag). Anything larger should be checked.
No oversize packages or luggage can be stowed onboard.
Think Smart...
Plan to check more of your baggage and carry-on less.
Check with your airline before packing to determine its carry-on guidelines regarding the number of items you may carryon and the maximum size of those items.
In certain situations the airline may require most or even all of your bags to be checked, so be prepared to do so.
Think Safe...
Carry-on items which may fall from overhead bins can injure you or other passengers during flight or in the event of an emergency evacuation.
Stow heavy items under the seat in front of you, not overhead.
Don't stack items in the overhead storage bin.
If an emergency evacuation is necessary, leave your carry-on items on the plane. Retrieving personal items may impede the safe evacuation of passengers.
Remember, be safety conscious when stowing your carry-on items.
Have a Question?
Call your airline or visit its website.
Check with your travel agent.
Carry On Regulations
Bags Allowed
Dimensions
Weight
Contact Info
ATA
1+ 1 Personal Item
25" x 15" x 9"
50 LBS
800-435-9282
Air Canada
1+ 1 Personal Item
21.5" x 15.5" x 9"
22 LBS
888-247-2262
Alaska Airlines
1+ 1 Personal Item
24" x 17" x 10"
N/A
800-252-7522
America West
1+ 1 Personal Item
45" Linear Inches
50 LBS
800-235-9292
American Airlines
1+1 Personal Item
45" Linear Inches
40 LBS
800-433-7300
British Airways
1+ 1 Personal Item
22" x 16" x 8"
13 LBS
800-247-9297
China Airlines
1+ 1 Personal Item
45" Linear Inches
15 LBS
800-227-5118
Continental Airlines
1+ 1 Personal Item
51" Linear Inches
40 LBS
800-231-0856
Delta
1+ 1 Personal Item
22" x 14" x 9"
40 LBS
800-221-1212
Frontier
1+ 1 Personal Item
49" Linear Inches
50 LBS
800-432-1359
JAL
1+ 1 Personal Item
45" Linear Inches
22 LBS
800-525-3663
Jet Blue
1+ 1 Personal Item
45" Linear Inches
50 LBS
800-538-2583
Korean Air
1+ 1 Personal Item
45" Linear Inches
25 LBS
800-438-5000
Lufthansa
1+ 1 Personal Item
20" x 14" x 12"
18 LBS
800-399-5838
Mexicana
1+ 1 Personal Item
45" Linear Inches
22 LBS
800-531-7921
Northwest Airlines
1
45" Linear Inches
40 LBS
800-225-2525
Singapore Airlines
1
45" Linear Inches
15 LBS
800-742-3333
Southwest Airlines
1
50" Linear Inches
70 LBS
800-435-9792
US Airways
1+1 Personal Item
36" Linear Inches
40 LBS
800-428-4322
United
1+1 Personal Item
45" Linear Inches
50 LBS
800-241-6522
Virgin
1+1 Personal Item
45" Linear Inches
13 LBS
800-862-8621
Key:
Linear Inches = Length + Width + Height
Personal item defined as briefcase, purse, backpack or laptop.
Most airlines limit your carry-on baggage to a maximum of two pieces. Every airline has different requirements and may change their policies without notice.
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