American Airlines cabin bag size and weight

What American Airlines’s own page says you can take into the cabin, checked 22 October 2026.

Under-seat bag
45 × 35 × 20 cm
included
Larger cabin bag
56 × 36 × 23 cm
included, weight not stated

American Airlines cabin allowance

BagSizeWeightCostNotes
Personal item45 × 35 × 20 cmNot statedIncludedMust fit under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on bag56 × 36 × 23 cmNot statedIncludedIncluding handles and wheels. Must fit in the overhead bin and the airport sizer.

Source: aa.com, checked 22 October 2026. “Not stated” means we didn’t find it on that page. Allowances can differ by route, cabin and codeshare partner, so check your booking and the airline that operates your flight.

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