2026 Airline Cabin Bag Size Chart: 20 EU, UK & US Airlines (Personal Item + Carry-On)
Short answer: across 20 major European, UK and US airlines, the free under-seat personal item ranges from 40 × 30 × 15 cm (Air France, BA, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, TAP) to 45 × 36 × 20 cm (easyJet). The overhead cabin bag is usually 55–56 × 35–45 × 20–25 cm in Europe and 22 × 14 × 9 in on most US airlines. Many low-cost and “basic” fares only include the under-seat item.
Last checked: 3 October 2026. Every row links to the airline’s own official baggage page. Rules change and vary by fare, route and aircraft. Always check your airline and your booking before you fly. This chart is general information. PackLite Gear is not affiliated with any airline listed.
Cite this chart: PackLite Gear, “2026 Airline Cabin Bag Size Chart”, 20 airlines, official airline pages checked 3 October 2026. Free to quote with a credit link (details below).
Europe and UK airlines: cabin bag and personal item sizes (2026)
| Airline (official source) | Free personal item (under seat) | Overhead cabin bag | Weight | Fare notes · checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | 55 × 40 × 24 cm | 10 kg (cabin bag) | Cabin bag included on Plus/Advantage and transatlantic fares; Saver fares pay to carry on; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Air France | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | 55 × 35 × 25 cm incl. pockets, wheels & handles | 12 kg total (small bag + hand baggage), Economy | Basic fares: small bag only unless you buy the hand-baggage option; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| British Airways | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | 56 × 45 × 25 cm incl. handles, pockets & wheels | Up to 23 kg per bag | Cabin bag generally included, even on hand-baggage-only fares; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| easyJet | 45 × 36 × 20 cm incl. handles & wheels | 56 × 45 × 25 cm incl. handles & wheels | Under-seat bag up to 15 kg | Large cabin bag only when booked or included (e.g. easyJet Plus); checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Iberia | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | 56 × 40 × 25 cm | 10 kg (Economy & Premium Economy) | All fares include the cabin bag and a personal item; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Jet2 | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | 56 × 45 × 25 cm incl. wheels & handles | 10 kg | 10 kg hand luggage included as standard. One older Jet2 FAQ still shows 40 × 30 × 15 cm for the under-seat bag, so use the smaller size if unsure; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| KLM | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | 55 × 35 × 25 cm incl. handles & wheels | 12 kg combined, Economy | Economy Basic: small bag only (hand baggage can be bought); checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Lufthansa | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | 8 kg (cabin bag) | Economy Basic (short/medium-haul): personal item only; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Norwegian | 30 × 40 × 20 cm | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | 10 kg combined | LowFare: under-seat item only; cabin bag from LowFare+; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Ryanair | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10 kg (cabin bag) | Cabin bag with “Priority & 2 Cabin Bags”; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| TAP Air Portugal | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (max 2 kg) | 55 × 40 × 25 cm | 10 kg (cabin bag) | Check which bags your fare includes; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Vueling | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10 kg (cabin bag) | Fly Light: under-seat bag only (cabin bag as an add-on); included on higher bundles; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Wizz Air | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | 10 kg each | Cabin bag only with WIZZ Priority; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
US airlines: carry-on and personal item sizes (2026)
| Airline (official source) | Free personal item (under seat) | Overhead cabin bag | Weight | Fare notes · checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | No published size; must fit under the seat | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) incl. wheels & handles | Not published | One carry-on + one personal item; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| American Airlines | 18 × 14 × 8 in (45 × 35 × 20 cm) | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) incl. handles & wheels | Not published | Must fit the airport sizer; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Delta | No published size; must fit under the seat | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm) incl. handles & wheels | Not published | Max 45 linear inches; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Frontier | 14 × 18 × 8 in (H × W × D) incl. handles, wheels & straps | 24 × 16 × 10 in | Carry-on max 35 lb | Personal item included; check whether your fare or bundle includes a carry-on; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| JetBlue | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) incl. wheels & handles | No limit if you can lift it | Carry-on and personal item on all fares; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| Southwest | No published size; must fit under the seat | 24 × 16 × 10 in incl. wheels, handles & attachments | Not published | checked 3 Oct 2026 |
| United | 17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 22 cm) | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm) incl. handles & wheels | Not published | Basic Economy: usually personal item only; checked 3 Oct 2026 |
How to read this chart
- Personal item = the small bag that goes under the seat in front of you. It’s the one bag almost every fare includes.
- Overhead cabin bag = the larger bag for the locker. On many European low-cost fares (Ryanair, Wizz Air, Vueling Fly Light, Norwegian LowFare) it is a paid extra.
- Handles, wheels and pockets count on most airlines. Measure your bag packed, at its widest point.
- Weight limits differ a lot, from 8 kg (Lufthansa) to 23 kg (BA). Air France and KLM count the small bag and hand baggage together (12 kg in Economy).
- Mixed itinerary? Pack to the strictest airline on your trip.
More detail: EU & UK cabin bag rules explained (fares, sizers, gate fees) and personal item vs carry-on on US airlines (Basic Economy, measuring). Questions about our bag: see the FAQ.
Where the Airbag Lite fits
We make the Airbag Lite vacuum compression carry-on backpack. Measured against the published numbers above:
- Unexpanded size 48 × 32 × 10 cm (about 19 × 12.5 × 4 in). That is within the overhead cabin-bag dimensions published by every airline in this chart, but carry-on rules vary by airline and fare, so check with your airline before you fly. Weight limits still apply, so weigh it packed.
- It is not a free under-seat personal item on any airline here that publishes a size: at 48 cm it is longer than the 40–45 cm (or 17–18 in) limits. Plan to use a cabin-bag allowance.
- It expands to 48 × 32 × 15 cm for extra packing. If the bag is expanded or overpacked, it may no longer meet carry-on limits, so compress it, or keep it unexpanded, for cabin use.
- The Air Pump Lite is included free (not sold separately). You press soft clothes down by hand, then the pump draws out the remaining air. Compression saves space, not weight.
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Source: <a href="https://www.packlitegear.com/blogs/travel/airline-cabin-bag-size-chart-2026">2026 Airline Cabin Bag Size Chart (PackLite Gear)</a>, official airline pages checked 3 October 2026.Spotted an airline change? Tell us via our contact page and we’ll re-check the official source and update the date.
Sources: the official baggage pages linked in each row, checked 3 October 2026. Where an airline site blocked automated access (easyJet, BA, Jet2, Norwegian), we confirmed the figures from the official page’s published text.