Airline Carry-On Limits
It is best to check specific airlines for "updates" re. carry on luggage both for size, number of pieces allowed, as well as contents. Blue links below will take you to Airline's most current news. For other Airlines go to TERC's Airline page.
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September Adjusted Ban on Liquids & Aersols
| Carrier |
# of Pieces Allowed |
Is a laptop or briefcase a "piece"? |
Maximum Dimensions (inches) |
Maximum Weight (pounds) |
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| Alaska (800) 426-0333 | 2 | yes |
51 linear inches* (both pieces combined) |
n/a | ||||
| Aloha Airlines (800) 367-5250 | 1 | yes | 8x14x22 | 20 | ||||
| America West (800) 235-9292 | 2 | yes |
garment bags: 54 linear inches*; all else: 45 linear inches |
n/a | ||||
| American (800) 433-7300 | 2 | yes exemptions: purses, coats, umbrellas and walkers | 9x13x23 45 linear inches* | 70 | ||||
| British Airways (800) 247-9297 |
1 (2 in 1st & business) |
yes | 46 linear inches* | 13 | ||||
| Continental (800) 525-0280 | 2 | no exemptions: laptops, purses, umbrellas and walkers |
one 45 linear inches* |
40 | ||||
| Delta (800) 221-1212 | 2 | yes exemptions: purses, coats, hats, food to consume on board and assistive devices for disabled. | 9x14x22 45 linear inches* | 70 | ||||
| Lufthansa (800) 645-3880 |
1 (2 in 1styes & business) |
yes | 55x40x20 (cm) | 17.6 | ||||
| Northwest (800) 225-2525 |
1 (2 in 1st, business |
no exemptions: purses, briefcas laptops, reading material, baby seats, diaper bags, strollers, and assistive devices for disabled. | 9x14x22 45 linear inches* | 40 | ||||
| Qantas (800) 227-4500 |
1 (2 in 1st, business, & domestic) |
yes | 39 linear inches* | 11 | ||||
| Southwest | 2 | yes | 10x16x24 | 70 | ||||
| TWA (800) 221-2000 |
2(3 in 1st, business on International) |
yes exemptions: purses, coats, umbrellas and assistive devices for disabled. | 10x16x24 | 50 | ||||
| United (800) 241-6522 | 2 | yes | 9x14x22 45 linear inches* | 50 | ||||
| USAirways (800) 428-4322 | 2 | yes |
8x16x21 underseat; 10x16x24 overhead bin |
40 |
* Linear inches refers to the sum of length + width + height.
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It is always a good idea to check Airline restrictions, particularly
if yo have a special need.
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9 Oct. 2001