Alaska Airlines vs American Airlines
Cabin and carry-on baggage limits for Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, side by side.
⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
American Airlines allows the larger carry-on — its longest side is 56 cm, versus 55.88 cm for Alaska Airlines.
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| Airline | Verdict | Fits as | Margin | Checked on | Source |
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- Max dimensions
- 55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm
- Total linear
- 114.3 cm total
- Weight limit
- Not published
- Pieces
- 1
- Max dimensions
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- Not published
- Pieces
- 1
Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | Alaska Airlines | American Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | 55.88 × 35.56 × 22.86 cm · 114.3 cm total · Not published · 1 pc including wheels and handle | 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc 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. |
| Personal item Not directly comparable: the two rows apply under different conditions. | Not on record | 45 × 35 × 20 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc Personal item: 18 x 14 x 8 in (45 x 35 x 20 cm). Must fit under the seat in front of you. |
Sources
Alaska Airlines
Optional Services and Fees - Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines (opens in a new window)American Airlines
Carry-on baggage (opens in a new window)The rules behind these figures
Both sides of this comparison come from these rule pages; open one to see its source excerpt.
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines