When planning your trip, be sure to check the dimensions and weight of your carry-on baggage. So you can be aware of the size limits.
Before boarding, an agent may walk through the waiting area with a gauge, checking your carry-on bag. Especially for flights that are full. If your bag doesn’t fit easily into the gauge, the airline will ask you to check it at the gate.
To make sure you don’t forget anything for your trip, be sure to go through our ultimate list for travellers! You’ll find tips on how to travel light with your carry-on.
Note that these maximum dimensions include wheels, handles, and any protruding parts.
Here are the maximum cabin baggage dimensions for Canada’s major airlines
The sizes for Air Canada are:
The maximum sizes of the Air Transat carry-on are:
WestJet has changed the dimensions of the carry-on bag.
To allow time to adapt to the new cabin baggage dimensions, WestJet will accept baggage with the “previous” maximum dimensions as well as the “new” maximum dimensions until May 5, 2025.
For the time being and until May 5, 2025, WestJet will therefore accept the following sizes:
As of March 13, 2025, WestJet will accept the following new dimension:
Porter’s carry-on sizes are:
The maximum cabin baggage weight is 10 kg or 22 lbs with Flair Airlines. The dimensions are:
The maximum cabin baggage weight is 10 kg or 22 lbs with Sunwing. Then, the sizes are :
With major carriers, there are no weight restrictions. But on board the aircraft, you must be able to lift and place your baggage or backpack in the overhead compartments yourself, without assistance from crew members.
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Each airline applies different and specific dimensions regarding authorized sizes and weights.
In addition to following these rules, also make sure your luggage is functional, light and easy to maneuver for comfort.
Safe travels!
The dimensions are:
Information can be found in the booking documents or read the special section on this subject on the airline’s website.
For example, the policy for cabin baggage and personal items (also known as carry-on baggage) for United Airlines can be found here, and the one for Lufthansa is on its website.
For airlines in Canada, see above.
Hand luggage is also called a personal item by some airlines. It is also subject to size restrictions, as it must fit comfortably under the seat in front of you on the plane. It can be a handbag, a coat, a baby diaper bag or a small backpack.
WestJet has recently changed the dimensions of carry-on baggage.
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