Airline vs airline · Checked October 29, 2026
American vs JetBlue: baggage rules compared
Carry-on, personal item, checked bag and check-in deadlines for American Airlines and JetBlue, from each airline's own website.
The short version
- The carry-on limits are about the same size on American and JetBlue.
- American's personal item allowance (18 x 14 x 8 in) is bigger than JetBlue's (17 x 13 x 8 in).
| American | JetBlue | |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on size | 22 x 14 x 9 in / 56 x 36 x 23 cm | 22 x 14 x 9 in / 55.88 x 35.56 x 22.86 cm |
| Carry-on weight | No published limit | No published limit |
| Carry-on on the cheapest fare | Included | Included |
| Personal item | 18 x 14 x 8 in / 45 x 35 x 20 cm | 17 x 13 x 8 in / 43.2 x 33 x 20.32 cm |
| Checked bag size | 158 cm (62 in) in total | 157 cm (62 in) in total |
| Checked bag weight | 23 kg (50 lb) per bag in economy, 45 kg (100 lb) max for any bag | 23 kg (50 lb) per bag in economy, 45 kg (99 lb) max for any bag |
| Online check-in opens | 24 hours before | 24 hours before |
| Bag drop closes | 45 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul) | 45 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul) |
| At the gate by | 15 min before | 15 min before (domestic / short-haul), 20 min before (international / long-haul) |
| Power banks | Standard 100 Wh / 160 Wh rules | 2; in-flight use: not allowed |
Carry-on that fits both
22 x 14 x 9 in (55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm)
The smallest limit on each side
Personal item that fits both
17 x 13 x 7.9 in (43.2 x 33 x 20 cm)
The smallest limit on each side
Flying both on one trip? The trip checker shows which airline sets each limit, and the gate card keeps the rules on your phone.
Will your bag fit?
Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.
Questions people ask
Is the American carry-on bigger than JetBlue?
The carry-on limits are about the same size on American and JetBlue.
What carry-on size fits both American and JetBlue?
A bag no bigger than 22 x 14 x 9 in (55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm) fits both carry-on limits, and 17 x 13 x 7.9 in (43.2 x 33 x 20 cm) fits both personal item limits. Check weight limits too.