Tucked away in a recent Alaska Airlines blog post with travel tips for carry-on luggage is a notification that the airline will reduce the acceptable maximum dimensions for carry-ons starting in June. Knowing the maximum dimensions for airline carry-ons and personal items is necessary to avoid checked baggage fees. While many airlines have overlapping maximum dimensions, there can be some ...

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Most airlines generally allow carry-on bags measuring 22 x 14 x 9 inches, with some variations and exceptions. Personal items like purses or laptop bags should fit dimensions no larger than 18 x 14 x ... U.S. News & World Report: Carry-on Luggage Sizes, Dimensions and Fees by Airline Similar to checked bag size restrictions, carry-on luggage comes with its own set of rules, too.

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These restrictions include the dimensions of your carry-on bag and personal item, and in some cases, ... AOL: TSA Carry-On Size Requirements To Know and How To Avoid Bag Fees TSA Carry-On Size Requirements To Know and How To Avoid Bag Fees Yahoo: The Best Carry-On Bags That Fit Every Major Airline's Size Requirements