Reviewed baggage rules
American Airlines personal item and carry-on size rulesStart with the reviewed outside limit, then keep fare, route, aircraft, and enforcement caveats beside the rule they qualify.
18 x 14 x 8 in
Other published variants
Must fit under seat in front.
Personal item examples include purse or small handbag.
22 x 14 x 9 in
Other published variants
Handles and wheels included.
Carry-ons larger than personal item dimensions may need valet on regional flights.
Selected for personal-item use and source-checked exterior dimensions. Because the airline does not publish a complete L × W × D limit, compare these as practical candidates rather than calculated fits.
11 x 17 x 4.5 in
Designed for personal-item use, with source-checked exterior dimensions.
14 x 11 x 5.5 in
Designed for personal-item use, with source-checked exterior dimensions.
16.5 x 9.8 x 6.1 in
Designed for personal-item use, with source-checked exterior dimensions.
18.1 x 11.2 x 5.1 in
Designed for personal-item use, with source-checked exterior dimensions.
15.8 x 12.2 x 5.5 in
Designed for personal-item use, with source-checked exterior dimensions.
17 x 12.5 x 5 in
Designed for personal-item use, with source-checked exterior dimensions.
American Airlines's reviewed published personal-item rule lists 18 x 14 x 8 in. must fit under seat in front. Source last checked 2026-05-28.
American Airlines's reviewed published carry-on rule lists 22 x 14 x 9 in. handles and wheels included. Source last checked 2026-05-28.
No. This page compares reviewed bag dimensions against reviewed airline rules and does not guarantee gate acceptance. Personal item examples include purse or small handbag.