Airline Baggage Allowance & Luggage Sizer Dimension Checker
Avoid surprise gate-check fees and forced bag repacking. Enter your luggage dimensions to instantly verify carry-on and personal item compliance across major US, European, Asian, and budget airlines.
📏 Interactive Luggage Sizer Test
Enter your bag’s exterior measurements (including wheels and handles) to test compatibility with all airlines.
Unit System:
Compatible Airlines:
14 / 16 Carriers
Strict Weight Alerts:
Passes US Carriers
Linear Dimensions:
44.5 Linear Inches (113 cm)
Airline Baggage Rules Directory
Carry-on measurements, personal item tolerances, and checked baggage fee schedules.
UA
⚖️ No Weight Limit
United Airlines
North America
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
22" × 14" × 9" in
56 × 35 × 23 cm
No weight limit (must stow unassisted)
🎒 Personal Item
17" × 10" × 9" in
43 × 25 × 22 cm
Must fit under seat in front of you
📦 Checked Standard Bag
$40 Standard
50 lbs max (62" linear)
$35 pre-paid online
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Strictly NO full-size overhead carry-on allowed on Basic Economy fares (personal item only) unless Star Alliance Gold or United Chase cardholder.
DL
⚖️ No Weight Limit
Delta Air Lines
North America
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
22" × 14" × 9" in
56 × 35 × 23 cm
No weight limit on domestic (strict 7kg in Singapore, 10kg in Beijing/Shanghai)
🎒 Personal Item
18" × 14" × 8" in
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Purse, laptop bag, or small backpack under-seat
📦 Checked Standard Bag
$35 Standard
50 lbs max (62" linear)
$35 pre-paid online
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Basic Economy fares STILL include a full-size carry-on bag plus one personal item for free in the overhead bin.
AA
⚖️ No Weight Limit
American Airlines
North America
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
22" × 14" × 9" in
56 × 36 × 23 cm
No weight limit (must stow unassisted)
🎒 Personal Item
18" × 14" × 8" in
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Must fit under seat in front of you
📦 Checked Standard Bag
$40 Standard
50 lbs max (62" linear)
$35 pre-paid online
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Basic Economy tickets permit 1 personal item + 1 standard overhead carry-on bag at no extra charge.
WN
⚖️ No Weight Limit
Southwest Airlines
North America
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
24" × 16" × 10" in
61 × 40 × 25 cm
No weight limit; industry-leading generous carry-on dimensions
🎒 Personal Item
16.25" × 13.5" × 8.5" in
41 × 34 × 21 cm
Under-seat personal item
📦 Checked Standard Bag
FREE Included
50 lbs max (62" linear)
Included on standard fares
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
No basic economy tier! ALL passengers receive TWO FREE checked bags up to 50 lbs each plus carry-on & personal item.
AS
⚖️ No Weight Limit
Alaska Airlines
North America
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
22" × 14" × 9" in
56 × 36 × 23 cm
No weight limit
🎒 Personal Item
17" × 11" × 8" in
43 × 28 × 20 cm
Briefcase, purse, or laptop bag
📦 Checked Standard Bag
$35 Standard
50 lbs max (62" linear)
$35 pre-paid online
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Saver fares permit 1 free carry-on bag plus personal item, but receive last boarding group.
B6
⚖️ No Weight Limit
JetBlue Airways
North America
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
22" × 14" × 9" in
56 × 35 × 23 cm
No weight limit
🎒 Personal Item
17" × 13" × 8" in
43 × 33 × 20 cm
Must fit under seat
📦 Checked Standard Bag
$40 Standard
50 lbs max (62" linear)
$35 pre-paid online
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Blue Basic fares now include a free carry-on bag for all routes (policy updated September 2024).
BA
⚖️ 23 kg / 51 lbs Cap
British Airways
Europe
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
22" × 18" × 10" in
56 × 45 × 25 cm
Generous 23 kg (51 lbs) cabin bag allowance per piece
🎒 Personal Item
16" × 12" × 6" in
40 × 30 × 15 cm
Up to 23 kg personal item permitted under seat
📦 Checked Standard Bag
$75 Standard
51 lbs max (62" linear)
$65 pre-paid online
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Hand Baggage Only (HBO / Basic) fares include both full carry-on bag and handbag up to 23kg each. Checked bag fees apply.
AF
⚖️ 12 kg / 26.4 lbs Cap
Air France
Europe
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
21.6" × 13.7" × 9.8" in
55 × 35 × 25 cm
12 kg combined weight for carry-on + personal accessory in Economy (18 kg in Business)
🎒 Personal Item
16" × 12" × 6" in
40 × 30 × 15 cm
Accessory must fit under seat
📦 Checked Standard Bag
$75 Standard
50 lbs max (62" linear)
$60 pre-paid online
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Light fares include carry-on + accessory up to 12 kg combined. Gate agents actively weigh bags on busy flights.
LH
⚖️ 8 kg / 17.6 lbs Cap
Lufthansa
Europe
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
21.6" × 15.7" × 9" in
55 × 40 × 23 cm
Strict 8 kg (17.6 lbs) carry-on limit; strictly enforced at European hubs
🎒 Personal Item
15.7" × 11.8" × 3.9" in
40 × 30 × 10 cm
One personal item (laptop bag or handbag)
📦 Checked Standard Bag
$70 Standard
50 lbs max (62" linear)
$55 pre-paid online
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Economy Light includes 8kg carry-on and personal item. Heavy rollaboards over 8kg must be checked at the gate with high excess fees.
SQ
⚖️ 7 kg / 15.4 lbs Cap
Singapore Airlines
Asia-Pacific
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
21.6" × 15.7" × 7.8" in
55 × 40 × 20 cm
Strict 7 kg (15.4 lbs) cabin bag limit (sum of L+W+H not to exceed 115 cm)
🎒 Personal Item
15.7" × 11.8" × 3.9" in
40 × 30 × 10 cm
Personal item up to 40x30x10 cm
📦 Checked Standard Bag
FREE Included
55 lbs max (62" linear)
Included on standard fares
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Checked baggage is INCLUDED on all standard ticket types (25kg - 30kg total weight or 2x23kg pieces on US routes). Carry-on strictly limited to 7kg.
EK
⚖️ 7 kg / 15.4 lbs Cap
Emirates
Middle East
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
21.6" × 15" × 8.6" in
55 × 38 × 22 cm
Economy passengers get ONE piece of carry-on up to 7 kg
🎒 Personal Item
18" × 14" × 8" in
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Included inside standard baggage allowance or handbag
📦 Checked Standard Bag
FREE Included
50 lbs max (62" linear)
Included on standard fares
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Special/Saver fares include checked baggage (20kg-25kg or 2x23kg Americas). Economy passengers are limited to ONE cabin bag total (no separate laptop bag officially permitted).
QR
⚖️ 7 kg / 15.4 lbs Cap
Qatar Airways
Middle East
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
19.7" × 14.6" × 9.8" in
50 × 37 × 25 cm
Strict 7 kg (15.4 lbs) cabin bag in Economy (15 kg across 2 pieces in Business/First)
🎒 Personal Item
15.7" × 11.8" × 3.9" in
40 × 30 × 10 cm
One personal item (small briefcase or handbag)
📦 Checked Standard Bag
FREE Included
55 lbs max (62" linear)
Included on standard fares
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Classic fares include 25kg checked baggage (2x23kg Americas). 7kg carry-on limit is strictly weighed at Doha Hamad International transfer checkpoints.
NH
⚖️ 10 kg / 22 lbs Cap
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Asia-Pacific
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
21.6" × 15.7" × 9.8" in
55 × 40 × 25 cm
10 kg (22 lbs) total carry-on limit including personal item
🎒 Personal Item
16" × 12" × 6" in
40 × 30 × 15 cm
Must fit under seat
📦 Checked Standard Bag
FREE Included
50 lbs max (62" linear)
Included on standard fares
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Extremely generous policy: International Economy includes TWO FREE checked bags (23 kg each) plus 10 kg cabin baggage.
FR
⚖️ 10 kg / 22 lbs Cap
Ryanair
Europe (Ultra Low-Cost)
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
21.6" × 15.7" × 7.8" in
55 × 40 × 20 cm
Requires paid Priority & 2 Cabin Bags booking (€6 - €36)
🎒 Personal Item
15.7" × 9.8" × 7.8" in
40 × 25 × 20 cm
Only this small under-seat bag is free on Standard fares
📦 Checked Standard Bag
$35 Standard
44 lbs max (58" linear)
$25 pre-paid online
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
CRITICAL: Standard ticket allows ONLY 1 small personal item (40x25x20 cm). Bringing a standard rollaboard without Priority triggers a €45–€70 airport gate fee and bag is forced into cargo hold!
U2
⚖️ 15 kg / 33 lbs Cap
easyJet
Europe (Ultra Low-Cost)
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
22" × 17.7" × 9.8" in
56 × 45 × 25 cm
Requires booking Large Cabin Bag or Up Front / Extra Legroom seat
🎒 Personal Item
17.7" × 14.1" × 7.8" in
45 × 36 × 20 cm
Included free for all passengers up to 15 kg under seat
📦 Checked Standard Bag
$45 Standard
50 lbs max (62" linear)
$30 pre-paid online
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Standard fare includes ONLY 1 small personal item (45x36x20 cm). Large overhead carry-on bags require paying for an upgraded seat or extra bag.
NK
⚖️ 18 kg / 40 lbs Cap
Spirit Airlines
North America (Ultra Low-Cost)
🧳 Carry-On Luggage
22" × 18" × 10" in
56 × 46 × 25 cm
Requires paid carry-on purchase ($40 - $79)
🎒 Personal Item
18" × 14" × 8" in
45 × 35 × 20 cm
Included free (strictly measured in gate sizer)
📦 Checked Standard Bag
$55 Standard
40 lbs max (62" linear)
$45 pre-paid online
⚠️ Fare Notice & Gotcha:
Standard ticket includes ONLY 1 personal item. Overhead rollaboards incur steep fees ($45-$79 online, up to $99 at gate). Checked bag weight limit is capped at 40 lbs (not 50 lbs)!
Quick Carry-On Comparison Matrix
| Airline | Carry-On Size | Weight Limit | Personal Item | 1st Checked Bag | Basic Economy Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 22" × 14" × 9" in | No Limit | 17" × 10" × 9" in | $40 | Strictly NO full-size overhead carry-on allowed on Basic Economy fares (personal item only) unless Star Alliance Gold or United Chase cardholder. |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 22" × 14" × 9" in | No Limit | 18" × 14" × 8" in | $35 | Basic Economy fares STILL include a full-size carry-on bag plus one personal item for free in the overhead bin. |
| American Airlines (AA) | 22" × 14" × 9" in | No Limit | 18" × 14" × 8" in | $40 | Basic Economy tickets permit 1 personal item + 1 standard overhead carry-on bag at no extra charge. |
| Southwest Airlines (WN) | 24" × 16" × 10" in | No Limit | 16.25" × 13.5" × 8.5" in | FREE | No basic economy tier! ALL passengers receive TWO FREE checked bags up to 50 lbs each plus carry-on & personal item. |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 22" × 14" × 9" in | No Limit | 17" × 11" × 8" in | $35 | Saver fares permit 1 free carry-on bag plus personal item, but receive last boarding group. |
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 22" × 14" × 9" in | No Limit | 17" × 13" × 8" in | $40 | Blue Basic fares now include a free carry-on bag for all routes (policy updated September 2024). |
| British Airways (BA) | 22" × 18" × 10" in | 23 kg | 16" × 12" × 6" in | $75 | Hand Baggage Only (HBO / Basic) fares include both full carry-on bag and handbag up to 23kg each. Checked bag fees apply. |
| Air France (AF) | 21.6" × 13.7" × 9.8" in | 12 kg | 16" × 12" × 6" in | $75 | Light fares include carry-on + accessory up to 12 kg combined. Gate agents actively weigh bags on busy flights. |
| Lufthansa (LH) | 21.6" × 15.7" × 9" in | 8 kg | 15.7" × 11.8" × 3.9" in | $70 | Economy Light includes 8kg carry-on and personal item. Heavy rollaboards over 8kg must be checked at the gate with high excess fees. |
| Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 21.6" × 15.7" × 7.8" in | 7 kg | 15.7" × 11.8" × 3.9" in | FREE | Checked baggage is INCLUDED on all standard ticket types (25kg - 30kg total weight or 2x23kg pieces on US routes). Carry-on strictly limited to 7kg. |
| Emirates (EK) | 21.6" × 15" × 8.6" in | 7 kg | 18" × 14" × 8" in | FREE | Special/Saver fares include checked baggage (20kg-25kg or 2x23kg Americas). Economy passengers are limited to ONE cabin bag total (no separate laptop bag officially permitted). |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | 19.7" × 14.6" × 9.8" in | 7 kg | 15.7" × 11.8" × 3.9" in | FREE | Classic fares include 25kg checked baggage (2x23kg Americas). 7kg carry-on limit is strictly weighed at Doha Hamad International transfer checkpoints. |
| All Nippon Airways (ANA) (NH) | 21.6" × 15.7" × 9.8" in | 10 kg | 16" × 12" × 6" in | FREE | Extremely generous policy: International Economy includes TWO FREE checked bags (23 kg each) plus 10 kg cabin baggage. |
| Ryanair (FR) | 21.6" × 15.7" × 7.8" in | 10 kg | 15.7" × 9.8" × 7.8" in | $35 | CRITICAL: Standard ticket allows ONLY 1 small personal item (40x25x20 cm). Bringing a standard rollaboard without Priority triggers a €45–€70 airport gate fee and bag is forced into cargo hold! |
| easyJet (U2) | 22" × 17.7" × 9.8" in | 15 kg | 17.7" × 14.1" × 7.8" in | $45 | Standard fare includes ONLY 1 small personal item (45x36x20 cm). Large overhead carry-on bags require paying for an upgraded seat or extra bag. |
| Spirit Airlines (NK) | 22" × 18" × 10" in | 18 kg | 18" × 14" × 8" in | $55 | Standard ticket includes ONLY 1 personal item. Overhead rollaboards incur steep fees ($45-$79 online, up to $99 at gate). Checked bag weight limit is capped at 40 lbs (not 50 lbs)! |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 22" carry-on size include the wheels and handles?
Yes. Airline sizer boxes at airport gates strictly include the outermost protruding elements: spinners, dual wheels, top handle, and expandable side handles. If any component extends beyond the metal cage, gate agents may mandate checking the bag.
Why do European and Asian airlines weigh carry-on bags?
Overhead bin structural load capacities on narrowbody aircraft (such as Airbus A320 and Boeing 737) have strict weight certifications per compartment. Carriers like Lufthansa (8 kg) and Singapore Airlines (7 kg) actively weigh bags at check-in or transit security gates to adhere to European and Asian aviation safety standards.
Which airlines permit a free carry-on bag on Basic Economy?
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines allow a standard overhead carry-on bag plus personal item on basic economy tickets. JetBlue also expanded free carry-on access to Blue Basic fares. United Airlines is the only major US network carrier that bars full-size carry-on bags on basic economy tickets.