Like most travellers, do you find yourself confused about carry-on luggage sizes? With so many airlines having different requirements, it’s hard to know what size luggage you’re allowed to take on board.
To make things a little easier for you, we’ve compiled a list of all the major airlines and their carry on and check in baggage allowance, including size and weight.
We’ve looked at International flights based on economy class travel. All maximum sizes include handles, pockets & wheels in measurements. Figures are valid from November 2013.
Here is your guide to luggage size for some of the major airlines:
Airline
Carry-on luggage - Max Dimensions
(cm)
Carry-on luggage - Max Weight
(kg)
Check in luggage - Max Linear Dimensions
(L + W + D cm)
Check in luggage - Max Weight
(kg)
Air Canada
55 x 40 x 23
10
158
23
Air France
55 x 35 x 25
12
158
23
Air New Zealand
55 x 40 x 23
7
158
23
American Airlines
56 x 36 x 23
N/A
157
23
British Airways
56 x 45 x 25
23
208
23
Cathay Pacific
56 x 23 x 36
7
203
20
China Airlines
56 x 36 x 23
7
158
20
Czech Airlines
55 x 45 x 25
12
158
23
Delta Airlines
56 x 35 x 23
N/A
157
23
Japan Airlines
55 x 40 x 25
10
203
23
Jet Star
56 x 36 x 23
7
158
32
KLM Airlines
55 x 25 x 35
12
158
23
Korean Air
55 x 40 x 20
12
158
23
Lufthansa Air
55 x 40 x 23
8
158
23
Malaysia Airlines
56 x 36 x 23
7
158
30
Philippine Airlines
56 x 36 x 23
7
158
23
Qantas
56 x 36 x 23
7
158
23
Singapore Airlines
55 x 40 x 20
7
158
20
Thai Airways
56 x 45 x 25
7
158
20
Tiger Air
54 x 38 x 23
10
158
23
United Airlines
56 x 35 x 23
7
158
23
Vietnam Airlines
56 x 36 x 23
7
158
23
Virgin
55 x 40 x 20
7
158
23
This information is a guide only; we always recommend that you consult the airline you are flying with to confirm your baggage allowance and any excess baggage prices.
Samsonite Australia offers a wide range of suitcase sizes to meet all airline regulations. If you choose to check in your luggage or carry your bag on board the aircraft, then they have a bag for you.
