Carry-On Requirements
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. |