Carry On fees by airline

Last verified: 2026-08-23

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.

Best for: deciding whether to buy cabin space, pack smaller, or change airlines before reaching the gate.

Quick check: Treat bag shape as part of the cost decision. 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 decisions get easier when you pair this page 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 fees on this page: 101

Decision tools

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Carry-on sizer comparison

Compare a bag's outside dimensions against published carry-on and personal-item rules.

Carry-on strictness guide

Decide whether the real issue is published dimensions, fare restrictions, or gate enforcement culture.

Basic Economy decision tool

Check whether the cheapest fare is risky because it restricts carry-on access, seats, or flexibility.

Common situations

This is really an enforcement page

Carry-on pricing matters because airlines differ widely in whether they treat the bag as included, optional, or a paid add-on.

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 show why cabin-bag access needs to be priced before the fare is compared.

Airline pages to compare next

Spirit Airlines

Spirit is where the personal-item game determines whether the fare stays cheap.

Fee page Fee guide

Frontier Airlines

Frontier is useful because timing and bundle choice change the outcome fast.

Fee page Fee guide

Ryanair

Ryanair is one of the clearest examples of paid cabin-bag monetization.

Fee page Fee guide

easyJet

easyJet matters because seat bundles can effectively include the larger bag.

Fee page Fee guide

Published fees and sources

Carry On fee rows by airline, including amount, route, timing, conditions, source, and last verified date.
Airline	Amount	Applies to	Region / route	Timing	Conditions	Source	Last verified	Next step
Aer Lingus (EI)	0 EUR	Saver fares	All routes	per flight	Small personal item is included for everyone; 10 kg bag handling depends on route and fare	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Aer Lingus (EI)	From 9.99 EUR	Optional add-on / bundled fares	All routes	at booking / manage booking	10 kg bag onboard is paid or included; Saver gate presentation without entitlement triggers a hold fee	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Aeroméxico (AM)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on depends on cabin and fare; Basic and Light use separate paid extra-weight products	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Air Astana (KC)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on is included; cabin and fare determine the weight limit, and infant items may count separately when allowed	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Air Canada (AC)	0 CAD	All fares	All routes	per flight	One standard carry-on and one personal item are included; aircraft, fare enforcement, and gate checks can affect handling	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Air China (CA)	0 CNY	All fares	All routes (Air China–operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 8 kg; Business/First Class have higher allowances; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Air India (AI)	0 INR	All fares	All routes (Air India-operated flights)	per flight	1 cabin bag plus 1 small personal item. Economy/Premium Economy: 7 kg; Business/First: 10 kg.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Air New Zealand (NZ)	0 NZD	All fares	All routes (Air New Zealand-operated flights)	per flight	Economy carry-on is 7 kg plus personal item; status and higher cabins can change allowance	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
AIX Connect / Air India Express (IX)	0 INR	All fares	All routes	per flight	Air India Express allows 7 kg total cabin baggage; Xtra Carry-On can raise this to 12 kg where available	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
All Nippon Airways (NH)	0 JPY	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on allowance is 10 kg total including personal item, with standard item-size limits	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Asiana Airlines (OZ)	0 KRW	All fares	All routes (Asiana-operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 10 kg; Business/First Class have higher allowances; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Avianca (AV)	0 USD	All fares	All routes (Avianca-operated flights)	per flight	Carry-on depends on fare family; international Light fares now include a 10 kg carry-on, while domestic Basic starts with a personal item	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Avianca (AV)	Depends on route and timing USD	Basic fare	All routes	at booking / manage booking	Paid carry-on applies mainly to Basic-style gaps; price depends on route, channel, timing, and peak season	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Batik Air (ID)	0 IDR	All fares	All routes (Batik Air–operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Cathay Pacific (CX)	0 HKD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on is cabin-based; Economy/Premium Economy get one 7 kg piece, while Business/First get two	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Cebu Pacific (5J)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Hand-carry is included up to 7 kg total; size limits apply and checked bags depend on fare bundle/add-ons	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
China Airlines (CI)	0 TWD	All fares	All routes (China Airlines–operated flights)	per flight	Economy includes 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; premium cabins have higher allowances.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
China Eastern Airlines (MU)	0 CNY	All fares	All routes (China Eastern–operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 8 kg; Business/First have higher allowances; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
China Southern Airlines (CZ)	0 CNY	All fares	All routes (China Southern–operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 8 kg; Business and First Class have higher allowances; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Copa Airlines (CM)	0 USD	All fares	All routes (Copa-operated flights)	per flight	Carry-on depends on fare family and route; size and weight limits still apply at the gate	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
easyJet (U2)	0 GBP	All fares	All routes	per flight	Every fare includes one small underseat bag up to 45 x 36 x 20 cm and 15 kg, if the traveler can lift it	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
easyJet (U2)	From 5.99 GBP	Optional add-on / seat bundle	All routes	at booking / manage booking	Large cabin bag price varies by route, flight, timing, availability, fare, seat, or easyJet Plus status	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
easyJet (U2)	48 GBP	Cabin bags larger than the free small-bag allowance	All routes	boarding gate	Airport/gate bag fee for non-purchased or oversized cabin bags placed in the hold	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
EgyptAir (MS)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Cabin baggage depends on cabin and route; international tables publish class-specific carry-on limits	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Emirates (EK)	0 AED	All fares	All routes	per flight	Economy: 1 carry-on up to 7 kg. Premium Economy: 1 up to 10 kg. Business/First: 2 up to 7 kg each.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Ethiopian Airlines (ET)	0 USD	All fares	All routes (Ethiopian Airlines–operated flights)	per flight	Economy includes 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus a personal item; Business has higher allowance.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Etihad Airways (EY)	0 USD	All fares	All routes (Etihad-operated flights)	per flight	Cabin allowance depends on fare, cabin, ticket date, and route; published fare tables changed in 2026.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
EVA Air (BR)	0 TWD	All fares	All routes (EVA Air-operated flights)	per flight	Premium Economy/Economy: 1 carry-on up to 7 kg. Business cabins: 2 carry-ons up to 7 kg each.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Garuda Indonesia (GA)	0 IDR	All fares	All routes (Garuda Indonesia–operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Business and First Class have higher allowances; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Gulf Air (GF)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on allowance included; weight and size limits depend on cabin class	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Hainan Airlines (HU)	0 CNY	All fares	All routes (Hainan Airlines–operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 10 kg; Business Class has higher allowance; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Hong Kong Airlines (HX)	0 HKD	All fares	All routes (Hong Kong Airlines–operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus small personal effects; Business Class allowance higher; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Iberia (IB)	0 EUR	All fares	All routes	per flight	Cabin bag and personal item are included; weight and piece rules vary by cabin and operating carrier	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Iberia Express (I2)	0 EUR	All fares	All routes	per flight	Cabin bag and personal item are included; size/weight rules are fare and cabin dependent	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
IndiGo (6E)	0 INR	All fares	Domestic India / International varies	per flight	Domestic flights: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; International allowances vary by route; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Japan Airlines (JL)	0 JPY	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on is included up to 10 kg total including personal item; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Jet2.com (LS)	0 GBP	All fares	All routes	per flight	Small under-seat bag is included; it is checked at airport and boarding gates	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Jet2.com (LS)	0 GBP	All fares	All routes	per flight	One 10 kg cabin bag is included; extra or oversize hand baggage is charged at airport/gate	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Jetstar (JQ)	0 AUD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Base fares include limited cabin baggage; extra carry-on weight or overhead access must be bought where available	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Jetstar Japan (GK)	0 JPY	All fares	All routes	per flight	Standard carry-on is 7 kg total across two items; extra carry-on is limited and route-dependent	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Kenya Airways (KQ)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on baggage included; allowance depends on cabin class; size and weight limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)	0 EUR	All fares	All routes (KLM-operated flights)	per flight	Basic includes only a small underseat bag. Light/Standard/Flex include small bag plus hand baggage, 12 kg combined.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)	Shown during booking / My Trip EUR	Economy Light	All routes (KLM-operated flights)	at booking / manage booking	Basic fares can buy 1 hand-baggage piece in My Trip up to 4 hours before departure.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Korean Air (KE)	0 KRW	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on is cabin-based: Economy gets one 10 kg piece; Prestige/First get two 10 kg pieces	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
LATAM Airlines (LA)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Basic can be personal-item-only on some domestic South America routes; Light adds a 12 kg cabin bag.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Malaysia Airlines (MH)	0 MYR	All fares	All routes (Malaysia Airlines–operated flights)	per flight	Economy includes 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; premium cabins have higher allowances.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Norwegian (DY)	0 EUR	LowFare	All routes	per flight	LowFare includes only an under-seat item; overhead cabin baggage is a fare or paid-benefit issue	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Norwegian (DY)	0 EUR	LowFare+, Flex	All routes	per flight	LowFare+ and Flex include overhead cabin baggage; Reward benefits can also add it when active	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Oman Air (WY)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on baggage included; Economy Class allowance up to 7 kg; Business and First Class allowances higher; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Philippine Airlines (PR)	0 PHP	All fares	All routes (Philippine Airlines–operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg plus 1 personal item; Premium Economy and Business Class have higher allowances; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Qantas Airways (QF)	0 AUD	All passengers	All routes	per flight	Carry-on is included, but size, weight, and piece limits depend on route, cabin, and aircraft.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Qatar Airways (QR)	0 QAR	All fares	All routes	per flight	Economy: 1 carry-on up to 7 kg. Business/First: 2 carry-ons with a combined 15 kg allowance.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Royal Air Maroc (AT)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on allowance depends on cabin and route; standard size and weight limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Ryanair (FR)	0 EUR	Basic fare	All routes	per flight	All fares include one small underseat bag only; larger cabin baggage requires Priority or checked-bag purchase	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Ryanair (FR)	From 6 to 36 EUR	Optional add-on	All routes	at booking / manage booking	Priority & 2 Cabin Bags adds a 10 kg overhead bag; price varies by route, date, availability, and timing	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Ryanair (FR)	From 20 to 60 EUR/GBP	Optional add-on	All routes	post-booking / airport	Post-booking/airport Priority or gate handling costs more and depends on route and travel date	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) (SV)	0 USD	All fares	All routes (Saudia-operated flights)	per flight	Guest cabin bag is 7 kg; First/Business hand bag is 12 kg plus briefcase up to 9 kg, with route notes.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Singapore Airlines (SQ)	0 SGD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Economy/Premium Economy: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg. Business/First/Suites: 2 bags up to 7 kg each.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
South African Airways (SA)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Economy includes one 8 kg cabin bag plus personal item; Business includes two 8 kg cabin bags plus personal item	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
SpiceJet (SG)	0 INR	All fares	All routes	per flight	Standard cabin baggage is 7 kg; paid Carry More On-board can add up to 5 kg where available	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Spring Airlines (9C)	0 CNY	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on weight and dimensions depend on ticket class; stricter low-fare limits can apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
SriLankan Airlines (UL)	0 USD	All fares	All routes (SriLankan Airlines–operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg; Business Class allowance higher; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
TAP Air Portugal (TP)	0 EUR	All fares	All routes	per flight	Hand baggage depends on fare, cabin, route, and size/weight limits; enforcement is at airport	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Thai Airways (TG)	0 THB	All fares	All routes (Thai Airways–operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg; Business and First Class have higher allowances; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Turkish Airlines (TK)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on is cabin-based: Economy gets one 8 kg piece; Business gets two 8 kg pieces	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
VietJet Air (VJ)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Eco/Deluxe include 7 kg carry-on; SkyBoss/Business can include more; priority carry-on is a paid route-priced add-on	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Vietnam Airlines (VN)	0 VND	All fares	All routes (Vietnam Airlines–operated flights)	per flight	Economy/Premium Economy carry-on is 10-12 kg by route; Business is 18 kg; ATR72 flights are 7 kg.	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Virgin Australia (VA)	0 AUD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Economy includes one 8 kg cabin bag plus personal item; Business, Economy X, and eligible Velocity tiers may get 14 kg combined	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Vistara (UK)	0 INR	Historical Vistara / current Air India-managed AI 2XXX context	Former Vistara network	archival; current travel uses Air India policy	Archival Vistara reference only; current former-Vistara flights use Air India carry-on rules	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Viva Aerobus (VB)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	All fares include a personal item; Light/Extra include 10 kg carry-on and Smart can raise cabin allowance to 15 kg	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Volaris (Y4)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Zero and Basic include only a personal item; Plus includes carry-on, and paid add-ons or INVEX benefits can add it	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Vueling (VY)	0 EUR	Basic fare	All routes	per flight	Every fare includes one underseat cabin bag; large cabin bag access depends on fare, paid add-on, infant, or availability	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Vueling (VY)	From EUR 10 to 59 online; higher at airport/gate EUR	Optional add-on / bundled fares	All routes	at booking / manage booking	Overhead cabin bag price depends on route, date, bundle, seat choice, and whether bought online or at airport	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
WestJet (WS)	0 CAD	All fares	All routes	per flight	UltraBasic is personal-item only except Europe/Asia or Extended Comfort; other fares include carry-on plus personal item	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Wizz Air (W6)	0 EUR	Basic fare	All routes	per flight	Basic fare includes one underseat bag; overhead trolley access requires WIZZ Priority or an eligible bundle	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Wizz Air (W6)	EUR 10-60 online; EUR 65-75 airport EUR	Optional add-on	All routes	at booking / manage booking	WIZZ Priority adds a 10 kg trolley bag; price changes by route, season, availability, and purchase timing	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
XiamenAir (MF)	0 CNY	All fares	All routes (XiamenAir-operated flights)	per flight	Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg; Business Class allowance higher; size limits apply	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
ZIPAIR Tokyo (ZG)	0 JPY	All fares	All routes	per flight	Fare includes 7 kg carry-on total; extra carry-on weight/package can raise allowance where available	Source	2026-08-23	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Air France (AF)	0 EUR	All fares	All routes (Air France-operated flights)	per flight	Cabin allowance depends on fare and cabin; Basic may include only a small underseat bag unless hand baggage option is added	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
AirAsia (AK)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Allowance is 2 cabin pieces totaling 7 kg; Low Fare includes cabin baggage but not checked baggage	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Alaska Airlines (AS)	0 USD	All fares (including Saver)	All routes	per flight	One standard carry-on plus one smaller personal item are included, including Saver, subject to aircraft space	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
American Airlines (AA)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	One carry-on and one personal item are included, including Basic Economy; regional aircraft may require gate-checking	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
British Airways (BA)	0 GBP	All fares	All routes	per flight	One cabin bag and one handbag/personal item are included; cabin bag may be placed in hold if space is limited	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Delta Air Lines (DL)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	One carry-on and one personal item are included; Basic/Main Basic keeps normal carry-on access	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
flydubai (FZ)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Economy includes 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg; Business includes 2 pieces totaling 14 kg with 7 kg per piece	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
flydubai (FZ)	55 USD	Oversized or overweight hand baggage	All routes	at boarding gate	Gate fee applies per item when hand baggage exceeds size or weight; local taxes may apply	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Frontier Airlines (F9)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Every fare includes one personal item; boarding checks can trigger charges if it exceeds 8 x 18 x 14 in	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Frontier Airlines (F9)	Bag Price Checker / booking flow USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on price depends on route, date, and purchase timing; airport and gate purchase can cost more	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
JetBlue (B6)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	One carry-on and one personal item are included on all fares, including Blue Basic since Sept. 6, 2024	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Lufthansa (LH)	0 EUR	Economy / Premium Economy	All routes (rules may vary by origin)	per flight	Economy and Premium Economy include 1 carry-on item up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm and 7 kg, plus a small personal item.	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Lufthansa (LH)	0 EUR	Business / First	All routes (rules may vary by origin)	per flight	Business and First include 2 carry-on items, each up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm and 7 kg, plus a small personal item.	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Scoot (TR)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Economy allows 2 cabin pieces up to 10 kg total; ScootPlus allows 2 pieces up to 15 kg total	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Southwest Airlines (WN)	0 USD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carryon plus personal item remain free across fare types; checked-bag benefits now vary by fare/status/card/military path	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)	Depends on purchase timing USD	Value	All routes	per flight	Archival: Value carry-on pricing varied by route and timing before Spirit's May 2026 wind-down	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
United Airlines (UA)	0 USD	Economy and higher fares	Most United-operated routes	per flight	Personal item plus standard carry-on included on Economy and higher fares; aircraft space can still affect handling	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
United Airlines (UA)	Personal item only USD	Basic Economy	Route and exemption dependent	per flight	Basic Economy is usually personal-item only; full carry-on exceptions depend on route, Premier status, or eligible card	Source	2026-08-22	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)	0 USD	Value / Premium Economy / Spirit First	All routes	per flight	Archival: One personal item included; must fit completely under the seat in front of you	Source	2026-05-06	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)	0 USD	Premium Economy	All routes	per flight	Archival: Carry-on bag included with Premium Economy travel option	Source	2026-05-06	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Spirit Airlines (NK)	0 USD	Spirit First	All routes	per flight	Archival: Carry-on bag included with Spirit First travel option	Source	2026-05-06	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Air France (AF)	Shown during booking EUR	Basic fare (Economy)	All routes (Air France-operated flights)	at booking / manage booking	Basic fare Hand Baggage option; price shown during purchase or in My Bookings; purchasable up to 4 hours before departure.	Source	2025-12-24	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide
Jetstar Asia (3K)	0 SGD	All fares	All routes	per flight	Carry-on allowance varies by fare; Starter includes 7 kg, while higher fares may allow more	Source	2025-12-24	Check sizer Basic fare risk Fee guide

The Next step column moves from the fee row into the relevant calculator or airline-specific guide. For checked baggage, Price bags estimates the cash bill and Card break-even tests whether repeat first-bag fees can justify an eligible card on bag savings alone. For carry-on and seat rows, the next question is usually whether the fare restriction changes the real trip cost.

Related references

After checking the carry-on rows, the most useful next step is usually the airline-specific page or the enforcement guide that shows how strict the rule is in practice.

Sizer rules

Compare the bag's actual dimensions before relying on an overhead-bin plan.

Carry-on strictness guide

Best when the question is not just the size limit, but whether the airline is likely to enforce it.

Basic Economy decision tool

Best when the cheapest fare may restrict carry-on access or make a checked bag more likely.

Checked-bag cost calculator

Price the checked-bag fallback when the carry-on plan is too risky.

Basic Economy guide

Carry-on restrictions are one of the main ways cheap fares stop being cheap.