What type of luggage can i carry on american airlines

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What type of luggage can i carry on american airlines

Answer 1

Per the American Airlines Website:

Size and Number of Pieces

FAA security measures limit customers on all AA flights to one carry-on bag plus one personal item.

All carry-on pieces, including laptops, must fit either underneath the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin.

The one carry-on bag must fit in an overhead compartment or under the seat. It should not exceed 45 linear inches (length + width + height) or weigh more than 40 lbs/18 kgs.

Carry-on items which appear too large or irregularly shaped to fit under a seat, in an overhead compartment, or in a closet will not be accepted as carry-on baggage and will need to be checked.

At times, additional limits may be placed on carry-on baggage based on the main cabin stowage capacity of specific aircraft.

These limits may be imposed after the boarding process has begun.

Some carry-on baggage may be stowed in a cargo compartment on selected American Eagle aircraft.

At some airports, carry-on baggage may be more restricted. All other luggage must be checked at curbside or at the ticket counter.

Passengers exceeding the carry-on limit will not be allowed through the security checkpoint.

All portable electronic devices, including laptops, must remain off during taxi, takeoff, approach and landing until we arrive at the gate and the seat belt sign is turned off.

Remember: Carry-on items are counted in the free baggage allowance. Please see Dimensions, Weight, and Number of Pieces.

For a list of articles which may not be carried on board, please see Restricted Articles.

Personal Items

Personal items include the following:

Purse

Briefcase

Laptop

Small book-bag style backpack

Other similar items that do not exceed 36 linear inches (length + width + height) will be allowed such as a small tote bag or shoulder bag.

Additional items that will be allowed above and beyond the restrictions listed above include:

Outer garments such as coats/wraps/hats

Approved safety seat for lap or ticketed child

Umbrella stroller for lap or ticketed child

Diaper bag for lap or ticketed child

Book or newspaper

Small bag of food that is consumable

Assistive devices for passengers such as wheelchairs, walkers and CPAP machines

Therapeutic oxygen provided by the airline

A pet kennel or container that is taken in the cabin counts as either your personal item or your one carry-on bag - the cabin pet fee still applies. See www.aa.com/pets for information on sizes of containers allowed and applicable charges.

Answer 2

It must be able to fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartments. Most U.S. domestic, non commuter airlines allow a suitcase of 22"x14"x9" as carry on. Many allow a second smaller item as well such as a tote, cosmetic bag, briefcase, etc. For some international flights the size restriction may be 18"x14"x9". This is a recommended carry-on size and will vary from airline to airline so you need to check the website for the airline to be certain to get the correct information. Here iare a couple of links that may be of some help.