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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 airlines say they have not changed their limits on bag sizes. ------------. Airlines often specify that a carry-on bag may not exceed 45 linear inches (length plus width plus height). Hobicaâs bag was 15 inches wide. Hereâs what Americanâs bag policy says: âYou can bring one small carry-on bag plus one personal item per passenger as long as the carry-on bag fits comfortably in the sizer without being forced and does not exceed overall dimensions of 45 inches (length plus width plus height).