American Airlines Carry-On Size report

American Airlines is the largest airline with the largest passenger capacity globally and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. It has flights across the United States and has opened more than 300 lines to Canada, Central and South America, Western Europe, and Asia. Its daily operations of international and domestic flights can reach an average of more than 6,000 flights and more than 350 destinations worldwide.

Information about flights that travelers need to pay attention to includes price, time, and baggage restrictions. Personal items or belongings, such as clothes, cameras, equipment, and other things, must be placed in strict accordance with airline luggage regulations. Baggage includes checked baggage and carry-on baggage. American Airlines is relatively inflexible, and the carry-on baggage you carry must fit the size measuring instrument and their regulations. We recommend learning about American Airlines' baggage regulations in advance and choosing the perfect size carry-on suitcase or bag.

Are you worried about whether your carry-on luggage is too large? Can you bring a golf umbrella on board? Is the laptop bag counted as a personal item? We know that packing luggage is a tricky thing before travels, and there may be many problems. Therefore, we will introduce the details of American Airlines' carry-on baggage for you.

American Airlines Carry-On Luggage Rules

American Airlines allows each passenger to carry one piece of carry-on luggage and one personal item for free. Personal belongings can be a briefcase, handbag, laptop, etc., which should fit under the seat and comply with the luggage regulations. But there are important exceptions, as is the basic economy. Different carry-on baggage regulations may apply to different flights. Please be sure to check with the corresponding operating airline for details. Regular carry-on luggage should not exceed the following size and weight restrictions:

Carry-On Size Limit

• In addition to your main carry-on baggage, which shall not exceed the size limit: the individual width, height, and length measurements must not be more than 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 cm x 35 cm x 23 cm. The total linear dimension of the luggage must not exceed 45 linear inches or 115 centimeters. The wheels and handles are also included in the calculation of size dimensions.
• You can also bring a smaller personal item onboard. The personal bag size is limited to 18 x 14 x 8 inches or 45 x 35 x 20 cm. The individual item must be of a size to fit properly under the seat in front of the passenger.

Carry-On Weight Limit

The maximum weight restrictions applied to American Airlines carry-on baggage is 8 kg, except for a few locations, such as China. You should check with customer service ahead of time. The reference size and weight are also displayed at the boarding gate and ticket counter of American Airlines.

Items are allowed in American Airlines Carry-on

All carry-on items must comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and ensure they are safe and can be placed in the overhead luggage rack or under the front seat. Many countries have restrictions on the size of containers that contain gels, liquids, pastes, or aerosols, and even empty containers. You should always pack ahead of time and keep your large items involving liquids inside your checked luggage.

Personal items include: a briefcase, handbag, laptop; liquid items are limited to 3.4 oz or 100ml per item, comfortably placed in a clear, resealable quart-sized bag.

Special items include: musical instruments and pets or pet boxes are also counted as carry-on luggage, and there is a pet storage fee; duty-free goods placed in specially sealed bags by the vendor; other larger items including strollers, child safety seats, wheelchairs, crutches, soft-sided cooler bags with breast milk, medical or mobility devices, etc.

American Airlines Checked Luggage Policies

American Airlines allows the passengers to check up to 10 bags on domestic, transatlantic, and transpacific flights. Similarly, if the passenger travels to/through or from Mexico/ Caribbean or Central America, South America, and Brazil, five bags can be checked in on American-operated flights.

Checked Luggage Size And Weight Restriction

1. Paid Checked luggage only. Starting from $30.
   
2. For all regions, excluding flights to/from Australia or New Zealand, the size limit is 62 inches or 158 cm, the weight limit for the economy class is 50lbs or 23kgs, the business cabin is 70lbs or 32kgs max.
   
3. For confirmed customers on first/business class, the allowed checked baggage weight is 70 lbs/ 32 kgs. The length, breadth, height must not exceed 62 inches for each piece of luggage, and weight must not exceed 23 kgs per luggage.
   
4. When taking an American Airlines flight to/from Asia, if the size of the checked luggage exceeds 62 inches/158 cm, US$200 per luggage will be charged; for baggage weighing 50 lbs/23 kgs to 70 lbs/32 kgs, a fee of US$100 per luggage will be charged; weighing 70 lbs/32 kgs to 100 lbs/45 kg should pay USD 450 per luggage.
5. The flight cannot check oversized baggage over 126 inches/320 cm or overweight baggage of 100 pounds/45 kg.

American Airlines Luggage Fees and Policies

The standard first checked baggage fee for American Airlines economy class is $30. But the checked baggage fee depends on how many pieces of baggage you have, your seat, and your destination. If your luggage is oversized or overweight, you will also need to pay an extra fee. Please refer to the table below for more detailed information on American Airlines' checked baggage fees for different destinations and cabins.

In some cases, if your checked luggage does not exceed 2 or 3 pieces, you do not need to pay the relevant fees.

American Airlines' fee for overweight baggage

American Airlines will charge the following for bags that are greater than the standard 50 pounds or 23 kilograms:

American Airlines' fee for oversize baggage

American Airlines will charge the following fees for any bags between 62-125 inches or 158-320 centimeters: