What is American Airlines' carry-on size?

American Airlines' cabin/carry-on bag is 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in), no enforced weight limit. No weight limit on US domestic. Basic Economy now includes a carry-on (changed 2026).

What is American Airlines' checked baggage weight limit?

Standard Economy checked bags on American Airlines are up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 158 cm / 62 in total (length + width + height).

American Airlines baggage allowance

Carry-on and checked-bag sizes, weights and fees for American Airlines (Economy), verified 2026-06.

Your airline

American Airlines · AA · Economy

Overweight 51–70 lb +$100; oversize 63–115 linear in +$200.

🧳 Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm 22 × 14 × 9 in · No enforced weight

No weight limit on US domestic. Basic Economy now includes a carry-on (changed 2026).

👜 Personal item 46 × 36 × 20 cm 18 × 14 × 8 in

Allowed on every fare, including Basic Economy.

🧳 Checked bag 23 kg · 158 cm total 50 lb · 62 in linear · 1st bag $50

$50 at airport / $45 prepaid online (1st bag, standard Economy). Basic Economy $55/$50.

Verified 2026-06 Official American Airlines policy ↗

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American Airlines baggage allowance, explained

American Airlines (AA) Economy allowance at a glance:

Cabin bag: 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) · No enforced weight limit — size is what counts.
Personal item: 46 × 36 × 20 cm — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, under the seat.
Checked bag: Paid add-on — from $50; up to 23 kg (50 lb) · max 158 cm total. Add online — airport is dearer.
Worth knowing: Overweight 51–70 lb +$100; oversize 63–115 linear in +$200.

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What is American Airlines' carry-on baggage allowance?

American Airlines allows one cabin bag of 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in), with no actively enforced weight limit. You can also bring a personal item of about 46 × 36 × 20 cm such as a handbag or laptop bag. No weight limit on US domestic. Basic Economy now includes a carry-on (changed 2026).

How much is a checked bag on American Airlines?

American Airlines charges for checked bags — from $50 for the first bag, up to 23 kg (50 lb), max 158 cm (62 in) total. $50 at airport / $45 prepaid online (1st bag, standard Economy). Basic Economy $55/$50. It's always cheaper to add or prepay a bag online than at the airport.

Does American Airlines charge for checked bags?

Yes. $50 at airport / $45 prepaid online (1st bag, standard Economy). Basic Economy $55/$50. US airlines raised checked-bag fees across the board in 2026, and it's cheaper to prepay online than at the airport. Your carry-on and a personal item are still included.

Does American Airlines weigh carry-on bags?

Generally no. Like most US carriers, American Airlines limits the cabin bag by size rather than weight and rarely weighs it — the 23 kg limit that matters is on your checked bag.

American Airlines vs United Airlines baggage — how do they compare?

Carry-on: American Airlines allows 56 × 36 × 23 cm; United Airlines allows 56 × 35 × 23 cm. Checked: American Airlines gives you a checked bag from $50, while United Airlines gives a checked bag from $45. See the full United Airlines baggage allowance to compare side by side.

Compare two airlines side by side

See whose Economy baggage is more generous — the better value on each row is highlighted. Verified 2026-06.

First airline

Second airline

Economy	American AirlinesAA	LufthansaLH
Carry-on
Carry-on size	56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14 × 9 in	55 × 40 × 23 cm22 × 16 × 9 in
Cabin weight	No enforced limit	8 kg (enforced)
Personal item	46 × 36 × 20 cm	Yes
Gate-check risk	Low	Higher
Checked bag
Free checked bags	0	0
1st checked bag	$50	from €45
Weight per bag	23 kg50 lb	23 kg51 lb
Max size (L+W+H)	158 cm62 in	158 cm62 in
Varies by fare	No	Yes
Good to know
Notable	Overweight 51–70 lb +$100; oversize 63–115 linear in +$200.	Fare family (Light / Classic / Flex) decides the allowance. Light is carry-on only.
Official policy	View ↗	View ↗

🟢 = the more generous of the two on that row. Allowances vary by fare and route — always confirm with the airline.

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Carry-on (cm)	Cabin kg	Personal item	Checked kg	1st checked bag
56 × 36 × 23	—	46 × 36 × 20 cm	23 kg	$50
56 × 36 × 23	—	43 × 33 × 23 cm	23 kg	$45
56 × 35 × 23	—	43 × 25 × 22 cm	23 kg	$45
61 × 41 × 25	—	47 × 34 × 22 cm	23 kg	$45
56 × 36 × 23	—	43 × 33 × 20 cm	23 kg	from $39
61 × 41 × 25	16 kg	46 × 36 × 20 cm	18 kg	from $60
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	Yes	23 kg	from €45
55 × 35 × 25	12 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	from €25
56 × 45 × 25	23 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	from £0
55 × 35 × 25	12 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	from €30
40 × 20 × 25	—	40 × 20 × 25 cm	20 kg	from €19
45 × 36 × 20	15 kg	45 × 36 × 20 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 38 × 20	7 kg	No	23 kg	1 free
50 × 37 × 25	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 35 × 20	7 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	2 free
55 × 40 × 23	—	43 × 33 × 16 cm	23 kg	from C$45
56 × 36 × 23	—	41 × 33 × 15 cm	23 kg	from C$45
56 × 36 × 23	—	43 × 25 × 23 cm	23 kg	$45
56 × 36 × 23	11 kg	Yes	23 kg	$45
55 × 35 × 25	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 35 × 25	10 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	from $60
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	25 kg	Route-priced
56 × 36 × 26	10 kg	43 × 25 × 22 cm	23 kg	from $30
55 × 35 × 25	10 kg	32 × 22 × 43 cm	23 kg	1 free
55 × 35 × 25	10 kg	40 × 30 × 20 cm	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	1 free
56 × 40 × 25	10 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 24	10 kg	25 × 33 × 20 cm	23 kg	from €75
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	Yes	23 kg	Route-priced
40 × 30 × 20	—	40 × 30 × 20 cm	20 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 20	10 kg	40 × 30 × 20 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 23	10 kg	38 × 30 × 20 cm	23 kg	from $45
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
55 × 35 × 25	8 kg	Yes	23 kg	from €60
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	No	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	2 free
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	Yes	23 kg	2 free
45 × 40 × 30	6 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	7 kg	Yes	20 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	2 free
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 35 × 25	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 25	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	2 free
55 × 40 × 20	10 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	10 kg	40 × 30 × 20 cm	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	5 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	5 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
55 × 40 × 20	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	1 free
56 × 45 × 25	7 kg	38 × 25 × 13 cm	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	20 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	10 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	23 kg	2 free
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	35 × 20 × 20 cm	20 kg	Route-priced
56 × 36 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	Route-priced
54 × 38 × 23	10 kg	40 × 30 × 10 cm	20 kg	Route-priced
55 × 40 × 23	7 kg	Yes	23 kg	1 free
56 × 45 × 25	10 kg	40 × 30 × 20 cm	22 kg	Route-priced
56 × 41 × 25	—	46 × 36 × 20 cm	23 kg	Route-priced
61 × 41 × 28	16 kg	43 × 33 × 23 cm	23 kg	$30
61 × 36 × 25	16 kg	43 × 33 × 20 cm	23 kg	from $35
55 × 40 × 20	8 kg	40 × 30 × 15 cm	20 kg	Route-priced
56 × 45 × 25	8 kg	45 × 35 × 20 cm	23 kg	from €13
55 × 40 × 23	8 kg	40 × 35 × 12 cm	23 kg	from $21
55 × 35 × 25	7 kg	Yes	15 kg	1 free
55 × 35 × 25	7 kg	Yes	15 kg	Route-priced
56 × 45 × 25	12 kg	42 × 32 × 25 cm	20 kg	Route-priced

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Questions

Are these baggage fees accurate?

They're each airline's published Economy figures, verified 2026-06. Baggage fees change often — US carriers all raised checked-bag fees in April–May 2026 — so always confirm with your airline before you fly. Fees also vary by route, fare type and when you buy.

Why is the carry-on weight sometimes blank?

Most US carriers don't actively weigh carry-ons, so no limit is shown. European, Gulf and Asian carriers do enforce a cabin weight (often 7–12 kg) — that's shown when it applies.

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⚠️ Baggage allowances and fees change frequently and vary by route and fare. Data verified 2026-06. Always confirm on your airline's official site before travelling — especially fees.