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Air New Zealand Carry-On Size & Bag Rules
Air New Zealand is New Zealand's flag carrier and a Star Alliance member. All passengers receive one carry-on bag up to 7 kg. The airline operates domestic, Pacific, and long-haul routes from Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
Personal Item
Under the seat
No size restriction
Must fit under the seat in front of you
Cabin Bag
Overhead bin
Length
21.0
in
Width
16.0
in
Height
9.0
in
All passengers get 1 carry-on bag (55 x 40 x 23 cm, 7 kg). No separate personal item restriction. Business Premier gets enhanced allowances.
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How to Measure
Length — tallest dimension, from floor to top of handle/wheels
Width — widest side, including external pockets
Depth — front to back, at the thickest point
Always measure the full external size — wheels, handles, and pockets count. Manufacturer specs often exclude these.
What is the Squish Score?
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