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American Airlines Carry-On Size & Bag Rules
American Airlines is one of the world's largest carriers and a founding member of the Oneworld alliance. All fare classes include a personal item and a carry-on bag at no extra charge. On regional American Eagle flights, carry-ons are valet-checked at the gate free of charge due to limited overhead bin space.
Personal Item
Under the seat
Length
18.0
in
Width
14.0
in
Height
8.0
in
Cabin Bag
Overhead bin
Length
22.0
in
Width
14.0
in
Height
9.0
in
All passengers get 1 free personal item and 1 free carry-on bag on every fare, including Basic Economy. No weight limits are published for either.
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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.
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