Allowable Carry-on Luggage Size

Carry on baggage size is regulated by the different airlines.

Each airline has their own policy regarding which types of carry-on luggage are allowed, but there are strict rules among all of them for which items can be carried on. Most of the prohibited items are enforced primarily through the check points with the Transportation and Security Administration.

Personal Items

Each passenger is allowed to bring on a carry-on bag and one personal item. Personal items include a purse, computer bag, briefcase or other small tote.

Size

Every airline is different when it comes to permitted carry-on baggage size, but generally they are within inches of each other. The average allowable size for a carry-on is a 22-inch bag, which is 22 inches tall, 14 inches wide and nine inches deep.

Weight

In addition to placing size limits on allowable carry on luggage items, some airline also place a weight limit. The maximum weight limit most major airlines allow as a carry-on varies, but on average it is around 30 to 40 pounds.

References

• Luggage Online: Carry on Items
• Guide For Home: Maximum Carry On Travel Luggage Bag size weight limit truths
• The Travel Insider: Airline Carry On Luggage Allowance