Airline Carry-On Requirements
Listed below is information about the carry-on baggage program for U.S. domestic
airlines. A passenger should always check with the airline before leaving for
the airport to determine if the rules have changed. Air travelers should also
note that an airline has the right to modify its rules at anytime. Air travelers
should never assume that the aircraft they are flying on a given flight will
have sufficient storage space onboard to accommodate all the carry-on baggage
passengers may want to carry onboard. In those instances, the airline may not
allow its passengers to carry the maximum number of pieces on board.
American Airlines
Number of Bags: One Carry-on bag plus one personal item.
Maximum Size: 45" total (must fit within baggage sizers at the gate)
Weight Limit: 40 pounds
Exclusions: Purse, coats, computer, briefcase, items to assist with disabilities
(i.e. canes, walkers), approved child safety seat.
America West
Number of Bags: One carry-on bag plus one person item.
Maximum Size: 45" total (9x13x23 and 8x16x21)
Weight Limit: Not specific
Exclusions: Handbags, briefcase, laptop, small daypack.
Continental
Number of Bags: One carry-on bag plus one person item.
Maximum Size: 51" total.
Weight Limit: 40 pounds
Exclusions: Purse, computer, business case, small duffel, personal aid devices
such as wheelchairs, braces, canes, etc.
Delta
Number of Bags: One carry-on bag plus one person item. All items must fit easily
in a Size WiseTM unit.
Maximum Size: 45" (22x9x14)
Weight Limit: 40 pounds
Exclusions: Purse, business case, computer, diaper bag.
Northwest
Number of Bags: One carry-on bag plus one person item.
Maximum Size: 45" (22x9x14)
Weight Limit: 50 pounds
Exclusions: Coats, small purses, umbrellas, personal aid devices such as crutches,
cane, brace, etc.
Southwest
Number of Bags: One carry-on bag plus one person item.
Maximum Size: 50" (24x10x16)
Weight Limit: 70 pounds
Exclusions: Coats, food containers, purses,items to assist with disabilities,
cameras.
United
Number of Bags: One carry-on bag plus one person item.
Maximum Size: 45" (22x9x14)
Weight Limit: 50 pounds
Exclusions: Coats, items to assist with disabilities, and child safety seats..
US Airways
Number of Bags: One carry-on bag plus one person item.
Maximum Size: 50" (24x16x10)
Weight Limit: 50 pounds
Exclusions: Handbags, cameras, coats, briefcase, computer, diaper bag, items
to assist with disabilities, children's safety seat (if to be used onboard).