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 Here are a few guidelines for carry-on dimensions. Please keep in mind that you should verify with the specific airline you are using for carry-on sizes and rules. You can also find this information on the inside flap of your ticket booklet.
  • U.S. - Most U.S. domestic, non commuter airlines   22"x14"x9". Many allow a second smaller item as well such as a tote, cosmetic bag, briefcase, etc.
  • International - 18"x14"x9" -  This is a recommended carry-on size and will very from airline to airline.

template.JPG (6172 bytes) Comments - People are always asking about that United Airlines template. You know, the square metal thing on the security belt that your carry-on luggage has to feed through in order to be legal carry-on size. The template says 14" x 9". This concerns people because most wheeled carry-on luggage are 14"x9" not including the carry handle and other little bumps that can add up and make the bag about 14.5"x9.5".  So I measured a United Airlines template at LAX international and it was actually 15"x10". They can't fool me.

Here is a list of the more popular airlines carry-on luggage restriction. Again, these are subject to change at any time and are not guaranteed so please verify with the specific airline you are using for carry-on sizes and rules.

Current Airline Carry-on Restrictions

Carrier Number of   Pieces Allowed Counts Business case? Maximum Dimensions Maximum Weight
American 2 Yes Under Seat 23x13x9" Overhead 45-55 linear inches 70 lbs.
American West 2 Yes 45 Linear Inches 22"x14"x9" 70 lbs.
Continental 2 No 45 Linear Inches 22"x14"x9" for both pieces 70 lbs.
Delta 2 Yes 45 Linear Inches 22"x14"x9" and 55 linear inches 70 lbs. (2)
Northwest 1 Yes 42 linear inches 40 lbs.
TWA 2 No 24"x16"x10"       50 linear inches 45 lbs. each
United 2 Yes 45 Linear Inches 22"x14"x9 50 lbs.
US Air 2 Yes 26x16x10" and       24x16x8" 70 lbs.