American Airlines (AA) vs Southwest Airlines (WN) Cabin Bag Rules

Side-by-side comparison of American Airlines (56×36×23 cm, 18 kg) vs Southwest Airlines (61×41×25 cm, 23 kg) cabin and under-seat sizer rules.

Step 1 · Compare Screens to Scale

Pick two TV or monitor sizes. Stacking them from the same corner makes the true height and width gain immediately obvious.

Step 2 · Measure Suitcase Wheels Too

Measure your bag from floor to top handle including wheels. The green or red box shows if it slides inside metal gate sizers.

Step 3 · Leave 60 cm (24") Walkways

Enter your bedroom walls to verify whether doors open cleanly and at least 60 cm walking space remains on both sides.

Direct Quantitative Summary

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Comparing American Airlines (56×36×23 cm, 18 kg) vs Southwest Airlines (61×41×25 cm, 23 kg): the safe suitcase size that clears both sizer cages is 56 × 36 × 23 cm at 18 kg.

American Airlines vs Southwest Airlines — Quick Reference Table

Quick Reference Table

Allowance	American Airlines (AA)	Southwest Airlines (WN)	Common Fit
Cabin Overhead Max	56 × 36 × 23 cm (46.4 L)	61 × 41 × 25 cm (62.5 L)	56 × 36 × 23 cm
Under-Seat Personal Item	45 × 35 × 20 cm	47 × 34 × 22 cm	45 × 34 × 20 cm
Weight Limit	18 kg	23 kg	18 kg max
Basic Fare Overhead	Included	Included	Verify Ticket Tier

Common Questions

2 Answers

Will a American Airlines bag fit on Southwest Airlines?

American Airlines allows 56 × 36 × 23 cm (18 kg) while Southwest Airlines caps overhead bags at 61 × 41 × 25 cm (23 kg). Match the smaller dimension across all three axes before flying both carriers.

How do American Airlines and Southwest Airlines under-seat personal bags compare?

American Airlines personal sizer measures 45 × 35 × 20 cm (31.5 L) compared to Southwest Airlines at 47 × 34 × 22 cm (35.2 L).

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