Carry-on bags
What you can bring on board
You can bring 1 personal item and 1 carry-on bag on board if they meet the requirements. Some items can only travel in your carry-on bag, while others must be checked. Review size limits, packing restrictions and information for special items before you pack.
Personal items
Your personal item like a purse or small handbag must fit under the seat in front of you.
Dimensions should not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm).
These don’t count as your personal item or carry-on:
- Diaper bags (1 per child)
- Breast pump
- Small, soft-sided cooler of breast milk
- Child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices
Carry-on items
You can bring 1 carry-on item in addition to your personal item. Carry-on items must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. Review size and packing requirements before you travel.
Carry-on bag
You can bring only one carry-on item along with your personal item.
Your carry-on bag:
- Must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you
- Must fit in the airport sizer
- Cannot exceen 22 x 14 x 9 inches (59 x 39 x 23 cm) including handles and wheels
- Should be labeled in case it needs to be checked
Some airports and planes may have additional carry-on restrictions.
Soft-sided garment bag
Your soft-sided garment bag cannot exceed 51 inches (130 cm) in total dimensions (length + width + height).
Security and packing restrictions
Some items require additional screening or have restrictions on how they can be packed. Review Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements before you travel.
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Liquids
TSA allows certain duty-free liquids through security in your carry-on bag if they're packaged in a security tamper-evident bag.
If you're traveling with liquids or have questions about an item, please contact the TSA.
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Powders
Powders over 12 oz. (350 mL) in carry-on bags may require additional screening when traveling to the U.S. Consider placing larger quantities of powder in your checked bag.
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Batteries and electronic cigarettes
Batteries and electronic cigarettes can't be placed in checked bags. Keep these items in your carry-on bag.
If your carry-on bag must be checked, remove any batteries, electronic cigarettes and other restricted items before your bag is checked.
Special items
Some items have additional size, packing or travel requirements.
Musical instruments
Your musical instrument must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Traveling with musical instruments
Carry-on pets
For carry-on pets, review our policy for guidelines, limitations and restrictions.
Valet bags
Regional flights on American Eagle® planes have limited overhead bin space.
If your carry-on is larger than the personal item dimensions, you must valet your bag before boarding.*
When you valet your bag:
- We’ll tag and check your bag at the gate for you at no charge
- Your bag will be returned on the jetbridge after you arrive
Before your valet bag is checked, remove any batteries, electronic cigarettes and other restricted items.
*Embraer ERJ-175 planes allow carry-on bags and don’t offer valet service.