Carry On fees by airline

Last verified: 2026-05-06
Carry-on rules are really enforcement rules. The published dimensions matter, but the real money is won or lost on whether the airline monetizes cabin access aggressively.
Use this page for: Carry-on pages should help users decide whether to buy space, compress harder, or change airlines before they ever reach the gate.
Quick check: Treat bag shape as part of the strategy. Soft, compressible bags often outperform rigid rollers even when the claimed dimensions look similar.
Common way to avoid the fee: On some airlines, buying the right seat or bundle is actually a cheaper way to buy cabin-bag access than paying for the bag as a standalone add-on.
What to watch: Check whether the fare includes a full cabin bag, only a personal item, or a paid upgrade path that changes the all-in fare.

Carry-on strategy gets sharper when you pair this hub with the carry-on strictness guide, then check Spirit, Frontier, and Ryanair before using Sizer rules to test whether your bag survives real enforcement.

Published rows on this page: 96

Common situations

This is really an enforcement page
Carry-on pricing only matters because airlines differ wildly in whether they treat the bag as included, optional, or a gate-revenue target.
Bag shape beats bag marketing
A soft bag that actually compresses is often more valuable than a roller marketed with optimistic dimensions.
Europe LCCs and US ULCCs are the key comparison set
Ryanair, easyJet, Spirit, and Frontier teach users the real economics of cabin-bag access better than a neutral overview ever will.

Airline pages to compare next

Spirit is where the personal-item game determines whether the fare stays cheap.
Frontier is useful because timing and bundle choice change the outcome fast.
Ryanair is one of the clearest examples of paid cabin-bag monetization.
easyJet matters because seat bundles can effectively include the larger bag.

Published fee rows (source-linked)

AirlineAmountApplies toRegion / routeTimingConditionsSourceLast verifiedShortcut
JetBlue (B6)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightOne carry-on bag and one personal item permitted; size and placement requirements applySource2026-05-06Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)0 USDValue / Premium Economy / Spirit FirstAll routesper flightOne personal item included; must fit completely under the seat in front of youSource2026-05-06Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)Varies USDValueAll routesper flightValue: carry-on bag fee varies based on purchase timing (online booking, online check-in, airport counter, or gate)Source2026-05-06Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)0 USDPremium EconomyAll routesper flightCarry-on bag included with Premium Economy travel optionSource2026-05-06Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)0 USDSpirit FirstAll routesper flightCarry-on bag included with Spirit First travel optionSource2026-05-06Fee guide
Aer Lingus (EI)0 EURSaver faresAll routesper flightOne small personal item included (up to 33 × 25 × 20 cm) that must fit under the seat in frontSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Aer Lingus (EI)From 6.99 to 35.99 EUROptional add-on / bundled faresAll routesat booking / manage booking10 kg cabin bag (55 × 40 × 24 cm); included with Plus, Advantage, and AerSpace fares or available as an add-on; price varies by route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Aeroméxico (AM)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance includes 1 cabin bag and 1 personal item; weight and size limits depend on cabin and fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air Astana (KC)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on baggage included; Economy Class up to 8 kg, Business Class up to 12 kg; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air Canada (AC)0 CADAll faresAll routesper flightOne standard carry-on and one personal item included; size and weight limits apply; enforcement varies by aircraft and airportSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air China (CA)0 CNYAll faresAll routes (Air China–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 8 kg; Business/First Class have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air France (AF)0 EURAll faresAll routes (Air France-operated flights)per flightCabin allowance depends on fare: Economy includes 0 to 1 hand baggage (fare-dependent) + 1 small bag; maximum total weight 12 kg; small bag dimensions 40 x 30 x 15 cm; hand baggage max dimensions 55 x 35 x 25 cmSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air France (AF)Varies EURBasic fare (Economy)All routes (Air France-operated flights)at booking / manage bookingHand Baggage option (Basic fare only); rates are displayed during purchase and in My Bookings; can be purchased up to 4 hours before departureSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air India (AI)0 INRAll faresAll routes (Air India-operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Business and First Class allowances higher; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Air New Zealand (NZ)0 NZDAll faresAll routes (Air New Zealand-operated flights)per flightEconomy: 1 carry-on bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Business and Premium Economy have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
AirAsia (AK)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance includes 1 cabin bag and 1 personal item; combined weight not exceeding 7 kg; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
AIX Connect (I5)0 INRAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance limited to 1 piece up to 7 kg; size limits apply; policy aligned with Air India Express rulesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)0 USDAll fares (including Saver)All routesper flightOne carry-on bag permitted up to 22″ x 14″ x 9″ (including wheels and handles) plus one smaller personal item; additional or larger items must be checkedSource2025-12-24Fee guide
All Nippon Airways (NH)0 JPYAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on baggage allowance: up to 10 kg total including personal item; standard size limits apply (55 × 40 × 25 cm per item)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Asiana Airlines (OZ)0 KRWAll faresAll routes (Asiana-operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 10 kg; Business/First Class have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Avianca (AV)0 USDAll faresAll routes (Avianca-operated flights)per flightEconomy: 1 carry-on bag up to 10 kg plus 1 personal item; size limits apply; allowance varies by fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Avianca (AV)Varies USDBasic fareAll routesat booking / manage bookingBasic fare includes personal item only; carry-on bag available for purchase; price varies by route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Batik Air (ID)0 IDRAll faresAll routes (Batik Air–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
British Airways (BA)0 GBPAll faresAll routesper flightOne cabin bag (maximum 56 × 45 × 25 cm) and one personal item (maximum 40 × 30 × 15 cm) permitted; weight limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Cathay Pacific (CX)0 HKDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance depends on cabin: Economy—1 piece up to 7 kg; Premium Economy—1 piece up to 7 kg; Business—2 pieces up to 7 kg each; First—2 pieces up to 7 kg each; size limits apply (generally up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm per item)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Cebu Pacific (5J)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance includes up to 7 kg total for cabin baggage; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Airlines (CI)0 TWDAll faresAll routes (China Airlines–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Premium Economy/Business have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Eastern Airlines (MU)0 CNYAll faresAll routes (China Eastern–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 8 kg; Business/First have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
China Southern Airlines (CZ)0 CNYAll faresAll routes (China Southern–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 8 kg; Business and First Class have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Copa Airlines (CM)0 USDAll faresAll routes (Copa-operated flights)per flightEconomy: 1 carry-on bag plus 1 personal item; size and weight limits apply; allowance varies by fare familySource2025-12-24Fee guide
easyJet (U2)0 EURAll faresAll routesper flightOne small cabin bag included (45 × 36 × 20 cm) that must fit under the seat in frontSource2025-12-24Fee guide
easyJet (U2)From 5.99 to 37.99 EUROptional add-on / seat bundleAll routesat booking / manage bookingLarge cabin bag up to 15 kg (56 × 45 × 25 cm); included with Up Front or Extra Legroom seats or available as an add-on; price varies by route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
EgyptAir (MS)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on baggage included; allowance depends on cabin class; size and weight limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Emirates (EK)0 AEDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance depends on cabin: Economy—1 piece up to 7 kg; Premium Economy—1 piece up to 10 kg; Business—2 pieces up to 7 kg each; First—2 pieces up to 7 kg each; size limits apply (typically up to 55 × 38 × 20 cm per item)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Ethiopian Airlines (ET)0 USDAll faresAll routes (Ethiopian Airlines–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Business Class has higher allowance; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Etihad Airways (EY)0 USDAll faresAll routes (Etihad-operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Business and First Class have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
EVA Air (BR)0 TWDAll faresAll routes (EVA Air-operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Premium Economy/Business have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
flydubai (FZ)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance includes 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg; size limits apply; Business Class includes additional allowanceSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Garuda Indonesia (GA)0 IDRAll faresAll routes (Garuda Indonesia–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Business and First Class have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Gulf Air (GF)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance included; weight and size limits depend on cabin classSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Hainan Airlines (HU)0 CNYAll faresAll routes (Hainan Airlines–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 10 kg; Business Class has higher allowance; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Hong Kong Airlines (HX)0 HKDAll faresAll routes (Hong Kong Airlines–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg; Business Class allowance higher; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Iberia (IB)0 EURAll faresAll routesper flightOne cabin bag included (up to 56 × 40 × 25 cm) plus one personal item; weight limits depend on cabin (generally up to 10 kg in Economy, higher in premium cabins)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Iberia Express (I2)0 EURAll faresAll routesper flightOne cabin bag included (up to 56 × 40 × 25 cm) plus one personal item; weight limits depend on fare (generally up to 10 kg in Economy)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
IndiGo (6E)0 INRAll faresDomestic India / International variesper flightDomestic flights: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; International allowances vary by route; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Japan Airlines (JL)0 JPYAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on baggage allowance: up to 10 kg total including personal item; size limits apply (generally up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm per item)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Jet2.com (LS)0 GBPAll faresAll routesper flightOne small under-seat bag included (up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Jet2.com (LS)0 GBPAll faresAll routesper flightOne cabin bag up to 10 kg (56 × 45 × 25 cm) includedSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar (JQ)0 AUDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance varies by fare: Economy Starter includes up to 7 kg total cabin baggage; higher fares may allow up to 14 kg; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar Asia (3K)0 SGDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance varies by fare: Economy Starter includes up to 7 kg total cabin baggage; higher fares may allow up to 14 kg; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Jetstar Japan (GK)0 JPYAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance up to 7 kg total (two items combined); size limits apply; excess must be checkedSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Kenya Airways (KQ)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on baggage included; allowance depends on cabin class; size and weight limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)0 EURAll faresAll routes (KLM-operated flights)per flightEconomy passengers may bring 1 hand baggage (max 55 × 35 × 25 cm) plus 1 accessory (40 × 30 × 15 cm); total weight up to 12 kg; allowance varies by cabinSource2025-12-24Fee guide
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)Varies EUREconomy LightAll routes (KLM-operated flights)at booking / manage bookingHand baggage option available on Economy Light fares; price displayed during booking and in My Trip; must be purchased before check-in closesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Korean Air (KE)0 KRWAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance depends on cabin: Economy—1 piece up to 10 kg; Prestige/First—2 pieces up to 10 kg each; size limits apply (generally up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm per item)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
LATAM Airlines (LA)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance depends on fare family: Light fares include 1 personal item; other fares include 1 carry-on bag up to 12 kg; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Lufthansa (LH)0 EUREconomy / Premium EconomyAll routes (rules may vary by origin)per flightCarry-on allowance: 1 item (max 56 × 36 × 23 cm, max 7 kg) in Economy and Premium Economy; additional small item permitted (e.g., slim laptop bag) per published rulesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Lufthansa (LH)0 EURBusiness / FirstAll routes (rules may vary by origin)per flightCarry-on allowance: 2 items (each max 56 × 36 × 23 cm, max 7 kg) in Business and First; additional small item permitted (e.g., slim laptop bag) per published rulesSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Malaysia Airlines (MH)0 MYRAll faresAll routes (Malaysia Airlines–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Business and Business Suite have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Norwegian (DY)0 EURLowFareAll routesper flightOne small personal item included (30 × 20 × 38 cm) that must fit under the seat in frontSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Norwegian (DY)0 EURLowFare+, FlexAll routesper flightOne cabin bag up to 10 kg (55 × 40 × 23 cm) includedSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Oman Air (WY)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on baggage included; Economy Class allowance up to 7 kg; Business and First Class allowances higher; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Philippine Airlines (PR)0 PHPAll faresAll routes (Philippine Airlines–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Premium Economy and Business Class have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Qantas Airways (QF)0 AUDAll passengersAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance included; size and weight limits apply per Qantas baggage policySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Qatar Airways (QR)0 QARAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance depends on cabin: Economy—1 piece up to 7 kg; Business—2 pieces up to 7 kg each; First—2 pieces up to 7 kg each; size limits apply (typically up to 50 × 37 × 25 cm per item)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
Royal Air Maroc (AT)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on baggage included; allowance depends on cabin class; size and weight limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Ryanair (FR)0 EURBasic fareAll routesper flightOne small personal bag included (40 x 30 x 20 cm) that must fit under the seat in frontSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Ryanair (FR)From 6 to 36 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage bookingPriority & 2 Cabin Bags: includes 1 small personal bag and 1 cabin bag up to 10 kg (55 x 40 x 20 cm); price varies by route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) (SV)0 USDAll faresAll routes (Saudia-operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Business and First Class have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Scoot (TR)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance depends on fare type; Economy (Scoot, ScootPlus) includes up to 10 kg total; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Singapore Airlines (SQ)0 SGDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance depends on cabin: Economy/Premium Economy—1 piece up to 7 kg; Business/First—2 pieces up to 7 kg each; size limits apply (typically up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm per item)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
South African Airways (SA)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on baggage included; allowance depends on cabin class; size and weight limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarryon + personal item included: (a) one carryon bag not exceeding 10 x 16 x 24 inches; and (b) one smaller personal item stowable under a seat or in an overhead compartmentSource2025-12-24Fee guide
SpiceJet (SG)0 INRAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance limited to 1 piece up to 7 kg; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Spring Airlines (9C)0 CNYAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on baggage allowance limited to 1 piece; weight and size limits depend on fare type; some basic fares may restrict cabin baggageSource2025-12-24Fee guide
SriLankan Airlines (UL)0 USDAll faresAll routes (SriLankan Airlines–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg; Business Class allowance higher; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
TAP Air Portugal (TP)0 EURAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance depends on fare and cabin: Economy generally includes 1 cabin bag (up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm) plus a personal item; weight limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Thai Airways (TG)0 THBAll faresAll routes (Thai Airways–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg; Business and First Class have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Turkish Airlines (TK)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance depends on cabin: Economy—1 piece up to 8 kg; Business—2 pieces up to 8 kg each; size limits apply (typically up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm per item)Source2025-12-24Fee guide
VietJet Air (VJ)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance includes 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg; size limits apply; additional small personal item permittedSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vietnam Airlines (VN)0 VNDAll faresAll routes (Vietnam Airlines–operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 carry-on bag up to 10 kg plus 1 personal item; Premium Economy and Business Class have higher allowances; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Virgin Australia (VA)0 AUDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on baggage included; allowance and weight limits depend on fare type and aircraftSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vistara (UK)0 INRAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance included; Economy and Premium Economy up to 7 kg, Business Class up to 10 kg; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Viva Aerobus (VB)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance depends on fare bundle; Zero fare includes only a personal item; Light, Smart, and Extra include 1 carry-on bag; size and weight limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Volaris (Y4)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance depends on fare bundle; Zero and Basic fares include only a personal item; Plus and Premium include 1 carry-on bag; size and weight limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vueling (VY)0 EURBasic fareAll routesper flightOne small cabin bag included (40 × 20 × 30 cm) that must fit under the seat in frontSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Vueling (VY)From 8 to 75 EUROptional add-on / bundled faresAll routesat booking / manage bookingLarge cabin bag up to 10 kg (55 × 40 × 20 cm); included with TimeFlex, Optima, or Family fares, or available as an add-on; price varies by route and timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
WestJet (WS)0 CADAll faresAll routesper flightOne carry-on bag and one personal item included; size and weight limits apply; enforcement may vary by aircraftSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Wizz Air (W6)0 EURBasic fareAll routesper flightOne small personal item included (40 × 30 × 20 cm) that must fit under the seat in frontSource2025-12-24Fee guide
Wizz Air (W6)From 5 to 60 EUROptional add-onAll routesat booking / manage bookingWIZZ Priority: includes 1 small personal item and 1 trolley bag up to 10 kg (55 × 40 × 23 cm); price varies by route, season, and purchase timingSource2025-12-24Fee guide
XiamenAir (MF)0 CNYAll faresAll routes (XiamenAir-operated flights)per flightEconomy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg; Business Class allowance higher; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
ZIPAIR Tokyo (ZG)0 JPYAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on allowance includes 1 cabin bag and 1 personal item; combined weight up to 7 kg; size limits applySource2025-12-24Fee guide
American Airlines (AA)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightOne carry-on bag and one personal item permitted; size and placement requirements applySource2025-12-22Fee guide
Delta Air Lines (DL)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightOne carry-on bag and one personal item permitted; size and placement requirements applySource2025-12-22Fee guide
Frontier Airlines (F9)0 USDAll faresAll routesper flightOne personal item included; must fit under the seat in front of youSource2025-12-22Fee guide
Frontier Airlines (F9)Varies USDAll faresAll routesper flightCarry-on bag fee varies based on purchase timing (booking, online check-in, airport, or gate)Source2025-12-22Fee guide
Use the Fee guide column if you want the airline-specific page that explains how this fee usually shows up in a real trip.

Carry-on strategy gets sharper when you pair this hub with the carry-on strictness guide, then check Spirit, Frontier, and Ryanair before using Sizer rules to test whether your bag survives real enforcement.

Related references

After the carry-on page, the most useful next step is usually the airline-specific page or the enforcement guide that shows how strict the rule is in practice.
This is the most important tool bridge because enforcement reality is the story.
The card tool matters after the traveler decides a checked-bag strategy is more rational than trying to beat the sizer.
Carry-on restrictions are one of the main ways cheap fares become fake cheap.