Airline Carry on Size Restrictions

An airline carry on bag is a part of your luggage that a traveler can carry along on the plane. A traveler can carry one carry on bag and one personal item at no extra costs. But there are some airline carry on size restrictions that one needs to be aware of and follow diligently. Let's have a look at some of the airline carry-on restrictions in this article.

Airline Carry on Bag Size Restrictions

Every airline carrier tends to have some restrictions related to the number of carry on bags, the size and weight that you can carry along during your air travel. Airlines also have regulations related to one 'personal item' that you can carry along. There is a list of things that are counted as personal items provided by various airlines. Some of these personal items include the following:

• Briefcase
• Camera
• Handbag/Purse
• Laptop (in carry bag)
• Other items that do not exceed 36" in total dimension
• Reading material
• Small book-bag style backpack
• Umbrella
• Zip top bag that follows airline carry on liquid rules like baby formula, milk (including breast milk), juice, medications, liquids or medications for medical ailments like diabetes.
• Personal aid devices like braces, canes, crutches, prosthetic devices, wheelchairs, walking sticks, only if the passenger is dependent on them
• CPAP breathing machine that needs to be removed from carrying case and submitted separately for X-ray
• Full size game consoles, DVD players and video cameras that need to be removed from carrying case and submitted separately for X-ray screening
• One infant item that includes diaper bag, government approved child seat, a small collapsible stroller

Airline carry on luggage size should be small enough to be stored under the seat or in the overhead compartment. The airline carry on size currently is a bag that is no taller than 22 inches, wider than 14 inches and deeper than 9 inches. In some cases, there are specific weight limitations too.

Airline Carry on Luggage Size Restrictions

Name of Airline	Baggage Allowance	Baggage Dimensions	Baggage Weight
Aer Lingus	1 bag plus a small additional item	9"x14"x18"	6kg/14lbs
Air Canada	2 bags plus 1 personal item	23cm x 40cm x 55cm	10kg/22lbs
Air France	1 plus personal item	115cm/45"	12kg/26.4lbs in total
Air New Zealand	1 bag plus personal items	115cm/45"	7kg/15.4lbs
Air Tran	1 bag plus personal items	55 linear inches (L + W + H)
Alaskan Airlines/Horizon	1 bag plus personal items	24" x 17" x 10"
Alitalia	1 bag plus personal items	115cm/45"	7kg/15.4lbs
American Airlines	1 bag	115cm/45"	18kg/40lbs
Austrian Airways	1 bag	55cm x 40cm x 23cm	8kg/17.6lbs
BMI	1 bag plus personal items	115cm/45"	10kg/22lbs
British Airways	1 bag	115cm/45"	6kg/13.2lbs
Cathay Pacific	1 bag plus personal items	115cm/45"	7kg/15.4lbs
Delta	1 bag	115cm/45"	18kg/40lbs
Emirates	1 bag	58cmx38cmx20cm	7kg/15.4lbs
Finnair	1 bag plus personal items	115cm/45"	8kg/18lbs
Garuda	1 bag plus personal items	50cmx36cmx15cm	7kg/15.6lbs
Japan Airlines	1 bag plus personal items	115cm/45"	10kg/22lbs
KLM	1 bag plus personal items	115cm/45"	10kg/22lbs
Korean Air	1 plus 1 personal item	50cmx40cmx20cm	12kg/26.4lbs
Lufthansa	1 bag plus personal items	20"x16"x8"	8kg/18lbs
Malaysia Airlines	1 bag	115cm/45"	5kg/11lbs
Qantas	1 bag plus personal items	115cm/45"	7kg/15.6lbs
SAS	1 bag	115cm/45"	8kg/18lbs
Singapore Airlines	1 bag	115cm/45"	7kg/15.6lbs
South African Airways	1 bag	115cm/45"	7kg/15.6lbs
Swiss Air	1 bag plus personal items	115cm/45"	10kg/22lbs
Thai Airways	1 bag	115cm/45"	7kg/15.6lbs
Virgin Atlantic	1 bag	115cm/45"	6kg/13.2lbs

These were some of the airline carry on size restrictions in case of domestic as well as international flights. Also, the airline carry on bag size restrictions differ for first-class travelers from the business class and coach travelers. A simple air travel tip is to speak to an authority beforehand at the airport regarding the airline specification to avoid embarrassments later. Hope the preceding table has helped you understand the various airline carry on luggage size restrictions better.