American Airlines Cabin Bags and Carry-ons
Personal Item: Up to 18 x 14 x 8" (45 x 35 x 20cm) | Must fit under the seat in front
Carry On Bag: 22 x 14 x 9" (56 x 36 x 23cm) | Overhead locker
Personal Item: Up to 18 x 14 x 8" (45 x 35 x 20cm) | Must fit under the seat in front
Carry On Bag: 22 x 14 x 9" (56 x 36 x 23cm) | Overhead locker
Travel with confidence knowing your luggage meets American Airlines’ carry-on size requirements. Designed to fit perfectly in overhead bins or underseat, our premium cabin bags & personal item backpacks help you avoid unexpected gate-check fees and ensure a smooth boarding process.
At Stubble & Co, we design travel and outdoor bags with a focus on exploration, resilience, and practicality. Our American Airlines-approved cabin bags are designed to handle any journey, from business trips to spontaneous weekend getaways.
American Airlines allows one carry-on bag and one personal item per passenger on most fares, including Basic Economy on domestic routes. Your carry-on can measure up to 56 x 36 x 23cm and must fit in the overhead locker, while your personal item which could be a backpack, laptop bag, tote bag or similar, must slide under the seat in front.
Some international Basic Economy fares limit you to a personal item only, so it's worth checking your specific itinerary before you fly. If overhead space runs out or your bag is oversized, it will be gate-checked and fees may apply.
While there is no official weight limit for most routes, you must be able to lift the bag into the overhead bin yourself. Note that a 40 lbs (18 kg) limit is monitored on some flights, and specific limits apply to Beijing, Shanghai (22 lbs), and Singapore (15 lbs).
All passengers (except on certain Basic Economy routes) are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item free of charge.
A personal item must fit under the seat in front of you and cannot exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm). Common examples include a purse, briefcase, laptop bag, or small backpack.
No, Basic Economy passengers on most routes are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item for free. However, check your specific itinerary as some international Basic Economy fares may restrict you to a personal item only.
If your bag exceeds size limits or if overhead bins are full, it will be gate-checked. This may incur a checked bag fee ranging from $30 to $200 depending on your destination and existing baggage count.
Yes. Due to limited overhead space on smaller regional aircraft, you may be required to valet-check carry-on bags at the gate. These bags are tagged and returned to you on the jetbridge upon deplaning at no extra charge.
Yes, one diaper bag per child, strollers, and child safety seats can be brought on board or checked free of charge and do not count toward your standard baggage allowance.
Standard checked bags must not exceed 62 linear inches (158 cm) and 50 lbs (23 kg). Complimentary bags are often provided for Premium Economy, Business, and First Class, while Main Cabin fees vary by route.
