American Airlines (AA)
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⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
American Airlines publishes the following cabin and carry-on baggage allowances: A carry-on of 56 × 36 × 23 cm, 1 piece; a personal item of 45 × 35 × 20 cm, 1 piece. Source: American Airlines's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
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Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | Pieces | Max dimensions | Total linear | Weight limit | Applies to | Measurement | Notes | Checked on |
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| Personal item | 1 | 45 × 35 × 20 cm | Not published | Not published | — | — | Personal item: 18 x 14 x 8 in (45 x 35 x 20 cm). Must fit under the seat in front of you. | 2026-10-11 |
| Carry-on | 1 | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Not published | Not published | — | — | Carry-on bag: 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 36 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels. Must fit in the airport sizer. | 2026-10-11 |
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- Checked baggage — We have not published checked baggage limits for this airline yet. We leave this blank rather than guess — check the airline's own page for checked baggage rules.
- Additional item — We have not published additional item limits for this airline yet. We leave this blank rather than guess — check the airline's own page for additional item rules.
Full rule details
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Sources
Publisher: American Airlines · Collected: 2026-10-11 · Last checked: 2026-10-11 · Source details
Personal item: 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm). Carry-on bag: 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels. No carry-on weight limit published for U.S. domestic on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is American Airlines's carry-on size limit?
American Airlines allows a carry-on of 56 × 36 × 23 cm, 1 piece. Source: American Airlines's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
What is American Airlines's personal item allowance?
American Airlines allows a personal item of 45 × 35 × 20 cm, 1 piece. Source: American Airlines's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
Where do American Airlines's baggage limits come from?
Every figure on this page is copied from American Airlines's official baggage page and was last checked on 2026-10-11. They are still marked preliminary and pending manual verification against the airline's page.
Does American Airlines publish different limits by cabin or fare?
No — the published allowances apply to every ticket; no cabin, fare, route or aircraft conditions are listed.