American Airlines Carry-on Rules
Published carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 36 x 23 cm), including wheels and handles. Personal item: 18 x 14 x 8 in. Re-check your route and fare before you fly.
American Airlines size check
At the gate, bags often go through a sizer bin. Compare your suitcase to the limits on this page before you pack.
- Carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 36 x 23 cm)
- Personal item: 18 x 14 x 8 in
- Includes wheels and handles: Yes
- Last checked: 2026-08-30
Quick Facts
American Airlines carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 in (56 x 36 x 23 cm). Personal item: 18 x 14 x 8 in.
- Airline
- American Airlines
- Carry-on limit (in)
- 22 x 14 x 9
- Carry-on limit (cm)
- 56 x 36 x 23
- Personal item
- 18 x 14 x 8 in
- Includes wheels/handles
- Yes
- Last checked
- 2026-08-30
Fare snapshot
What you can bring often depends on the ticket—not only the airline name. Re-check American Airlines's baggage page (last checked 2026-08-30).
| Fare / product | Carry-on / cabin bag | Personal / small bag |
|---|---|---|
| Standard / main cabin | 22 × 14 × 9 in | 18 × 14 × 8 in |
Airline-specific notes
- Carry-on dimensions include handles and wheels.
- Regional aircraft can force valet-check even within nominal dimensions.
- Carry-on 22×14×9 in and personal item 18×14×8 in confirmed 2026-08-30 on aa.com carry-on page (includes handles/wheels).
How Airlines Calculate Luggage Size
Airline baggage limits in inches are based on the outer box dimensions of your bag, not volume.
- Carry-on rule (most common): single-side limits such as 22 x 14 x 9 in (L x W x H).
- What must be included: wheels, handles, feet, and any rigid external parts.
- What is not used as the main rule: liters/cubic volume is usually not the acceptance criterion.
- Sizer logic at airport: if the bag does not fit the frame, it can be denied or gate-checked.
Related tools & guides
Data Sources
- American Airlines policy sourceAirline site · Last checked: 2026-08-30https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travel-info/baggage/carry-on-baggage.html