Caribbean Airlines carry-on size and personal item rules
- Caribbean
- Full-service
- Verified 8 October 2026
Caribbean Airlines (IATA: BW) allows one cabin bag of 114 cm (44.9 in) in total (length + width + height) and 10 kg (22 lb) on every fare, plus a personal item of 91 cm (35.8 in) in total (length + width + height). Verified on 8 October 2026 from the official Caribbean Airlines baggage page.
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Caribbean Airlines carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All fares (Economy and Business)(standard) | All routes · All classes | 91 cm total | 114 cm total, 10 kg | cabin bag 10 kg |
Caribbean Airlines checked baggage by fare
| Fare | Checked baggage | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All fares (Economy and Business) | Depends on the fare you buy within this cabin | official page |
Checked baggage verified 11 October 2026. Your booking confirmation shows the exact allowance for your trip.
What to know about Caribbean Airlines carry-on rules
- Caribbean Airlines is based in Trinidad & Tobago with hubs at POS and KIN, and its main markets include Jamaica, United States, Canada, Guyana and Barbados.
- Among the 4 verified airlines from the Caribbean, Caribbean Airlines has the 3rd largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is interCaribbean Airways (9×12×16 in).
- Among the 189 verified airlines that include a measured cabin bag, Caribbean Airlines sits at rank 165; 12% of them allow a smaller total than its 114 cm (44.9 in).
- A standard US carry-on of 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) is 0.3 cm (0.1 in) too big on the total size when measured against Caribbean Airlines' 114 cm total.
- A typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) is 1 cm (0.4 in) too big on the total size when measured against Caribbean Airlines' 114 cm total.
- 10 kg (22 lb) for the cabin bag: 129 of the 177 airlines with a published limit are stricter than Caribbean Airlines, 9 are more generous.
- Instead of three maximum sides, Caribbean Airlines sets a single 114 cm limit on the sum of the cabin bag's length, width and height.
Caribbean Airlines personal item: what fits under the seat
- Caribbean Airlines' fare also includes a cabin bag, so the personal item comes on top of it.
- A soft 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) under-seat bag fits, but with only 1 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the total size against Caribbean Airlines' 91 cm total personal item limit.
- With 91 cm in total, the Caribbean Airlines personal item is bigger than 81 and smaller than 26 of the 108 verified airlines that publish a personal item size.
Caribbean Airlines carry-on questions
- Does Caribbean Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On every fare, Caribbean Airlines sets 10 kg (22 lb) for the cabin bag. Caribbean Airlines publishes no weight limit for its personal item, only a size.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Caribbean Airlines' limit?
- No: against Caribbean Airlines' 114 cm total limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case is 1 cm (0.4 in) too big on the total size.
- How big can a personal item be on Caribbean Airlines?
- Caribbean Airlines allows a personal item of 91 cm (35.8 in) in total (length + width + height) on every fare, stowed under the seat in front.
Official sources
- https://www.caribbean-airlines.com/shopping_paths.html — checked on 8 October 2026
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