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American Airlines carry-on size and personal item rules

American Airlines (AA) allows one cabin bag of 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) on its All fares fare, plus a personal item of 18 × 14 × 8 in (45.7 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm). American Airlines counts wheels and handles in this size. Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official American Airlines baggage page.

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American Airlines carry-on allowance by fare

American Airlines (AA) cabin baggage rules, as published by the airline
FareRoute / classPersonal itemCabin bagWeight
All fares(standard)All routes · All classes18×14×8 in22×14×9 inNot published

What to know about American Airlines carry-on rules

American Airlines personal item size

American Airlines carry-on questions

Does American Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
American Airlines does not publish a cabin bag weight limit for all fares; only the size rule appears on its official page.
Will a 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on fit American Airlines' limit?
Yes: against American Airlines' 22×14×9 in limit, a hard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) case fits exactly at the limit on the length.
How big can a personal item be on American Airlines?
American Airlines allows a personal item of 18 × 14 × 8 in (45.7 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm) on all fares, stowed under the seat in front.
Do wheels and handles count in American Airlines' carry-on size?
Yes. American Airlines' official page says the 22×14×9 in limit includes wheels and handles.

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