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American Airlines hand luggage & liquid rules

American Airlines includes one carry-on bag (56×36×23 cm, 22×14×9 in) plus a personal item free on every fare, including Basic Economy. Liquids follow TSA 3-1-1: 3.4 oz per container in one quart-size clear bag.

Cabin bag allowance

Personal item45 × 35 × 20 cm

18×14×8 in.

Overhead cabin bag56 × 36 × 23 cm

22×14×9 in.

Liquid rules on this airline

TSA 3-1-1 rule applies: 3.4 oz / 100 ml per container, one quart-size clear bag.

Duty-free & connections

International duty-free liquids in the STEB with receipt are allowed on connecting flights.

Medicines, baby milk, batteries & vapes

Baby formula, breast milk, juice and medically necessary liquids are TSA-exempt.
Vapes and spare lithium batteries are cabin-only.

Frequently asked

Does American Airlines allow a carry-on in Basic Economy?

Yes — unlike United, American Basic Economy includes a full-size carry-on plus a personal item.

Main hubs

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) · Charlotte (CLT) · Miami (MIA)

Sources

American Airlines carry-on — checked 2026-06-01

Last reviewed 2026-06-01.