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The limit at those airlines stands at 22 inches tall by 14 inches wide by 9 inches deep. Southwest allows carry-ons that are 24 by 16 by 10. But IATA's recommendation is just that. Though the trade group is an influential mouthpiece for the industry, airlines are not obligated to adopt the carry-on standards.
The size and weight limits for carry-on bags varies by airline. The maximum weight of a carry-on bag can be as high as 40 pounds (18.2 kg), and as low as 11 pounds (5 kg). Each airline also has a maximum allowed size for carry-on bags.In the US, the typical maximum size for a carry-on bag is 45 linear inches (115 linear centimeters), which is the total of the length, width, and depth of the bag.This measurement includes handles and wheels.or most US airlines, a carry-on bag has to fit into a box no bigger than 22 inches tall by 14 inches wide by 9 inches deep (56 cm tall by 35 cm wide by 23 cm deep). Keep in mind that your airline may have different limits.