What carry-on rules may apply on an itinerary with American Airlines?
American permits one carry-on item plus one personal item when both meet its published requirements. The published maximum carry-on dimensions are 22 x 14 x 9 inches including handles and wheels; the published personal-item limit is 18 x 14 x 8 inches. Aircraft and airport constraints can require a carry-on to be valet checked or gate checked even when it otherwise meets the standard rule.
Important exceptions
- Handles and wheels are included in American's published carry-on measurement.
- Aircraft or airport constraints can require gate or valet checking.
More booking questions
How many standard cabin items does American permit?
American permits one carry-on item plus one personal item when both meet its published requirements.
Confirm before booking
- Confirm for this trip: Item count.
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What are American's published carry-on and personal-item dimensions?
The published maximum carry-on dimensions are 22 x 14 x 9 inches including handles and wheels; the published personal-item limit is 18 x 14 x 8 inches.
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- Confirm for this trip: Carry-on size.
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Can a compliant American carry-on still be gate checked?
Yes. Aircraft and airport constraints can require valet or gate checking even when the item otherwise meets American's standard cabin rule.
Confirm before booking
- Confirm for this trip: Personal-item size.
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Sources and last checked
- American Airlines carry-on bags and size limitshttps://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travel-info/baggage/carry-on-baggage.html
- American Airlines bag policies and feeshttps://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travel-info/baggage/baggage.html