Security advice to customers - Carry-on baggage restrictions The baggage policy for American Airlines flights departing from Europe / Switzerland / India and the UK is one carry-on bag plus one personal item. Total dimensions of the carry-on bag may not exceed 45in/114cm of which each dimension must be no greater than 22in/56cm in length, 18in/45cm in width and 10in/25cm in depth.
Only the following liquids/gels are allowed in passenger hand luggage:
- Small quantities of liquids permitted in hand luggage provided they are submitted separately for inspection at security check points.
These liquids must be in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100ml each.
The containers must be packed in one transparent re-sealable plastic bag that does not exceed 20cm x 20cm
(8in x 8in) or equivalent to 1ltr (34 fl oz) capacity per passenger.
All liquids, gels and aerosols in containers larger than the above must be packed in checked baggage.
- Baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is travelling.
- Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger ticket.
- Insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines.
Liquids include:
- Water and other drinks, soups, syrups
- Creams, lotions and oils
- Perfumes
- Sprays
- Gels, including hair and shower gels
- Contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foams and deodorants
- Pastes, including toothpaste
- Liquid-solid mixtures
- Mascara
- Any other item of similar consistency
American Airlines thanks you in advance for your cooperation and understanding in complying with these security measures.
