American Airlines includes a full-size cabin bag on every fare: 56 x 36 x 23 cm, plus a personal item of 45 x 35 x 20 cm.
| Bag | Max size | Max weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal item (free) | 45 x 35 x 20 cm | — | Must fit under the seat in front; included on all fares |
| Cabin bag (free, all fares) | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | — | Included on all fares including Basic Economy; no published weight limit |
Checked bag on the basic fare: fare-dependent.
Rules apply to transatlantic routes; AA publishes in inches first (22 x 14 x 9 in). Basic Economy charges for the first checked bag.
A bag packed to American Airlines's free limit (56 × 36 × 23 cm, longest side first) is compared against every other airline's free allowance, rotating the bag where needed.
Free on every fare: 56 x 36 x 23 cm, plus a 45 x 35 x 20 cm personal item.
No specific weight is published for the sizes above — the stated rule is that you must be able to lift and stow the bag yourself.
Checked 18 August 2026 against aa.com. Airlines change baggage rules with little notice — the airline's own page is the authority on the day you fly.
Allowances checked 19 August 2026 against each airline's own baggage page. Rules change with little notice — the airline's page is the authority on the day you fly.