Checked Bag Linear Size by Airline
Check linear size limits quickly before final packing and baggage payment.
Dataset updated 2026-05-02 · Target review every 90 days · Use the luggage size checker for interactive linear checks.
Linear Size Comparison Chart
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| Airline | Linear Limit (in) | Linear Limit (cm) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 62 | 158 | Certain Delta Connection flights may gate-check larger carry-ons. |
| American Airlines | 62 | 158 | Regional aircraft can require valet check at gate. |
| Southwest Airlines | 62 | 158 | Travel fees page includes carry-on dimension footnote. |
| United Airlines | 62 | 158 | Personal item dimensions updated 2026-05-02 from united.com carry-on page (9×10×17 in). Carry-on row still aligned with 22×14×9 in. |
| JetBlue | 62 | 158 | Please manually re-verify if route/fare-specific restrictions apply. |
| Frontier Airlines | 62 | 158 | Carry-on is typically paid unless included by fare bundle. |
| Allegiant Air | 80 | 203 | Carrier may display dimensions in different order on different pages. |
| Spirit Airlines | 62 | 158 | Carry-on and personal item dimensions include handles and wheels per Spirit support article. |
| Alaska Airlines | 62 | 158 | Carry-on linear cap 45 in added 2026-05-02 per Alaska carry-on luggage page; personal item remains qualitative. |
| Ryanair | 126 | 320 | Small-bag dimensions updated 2026-05-02 from 40×20×25cm legacy wording to Help Centre 40×30×20cm. Checked linear cap uses L+W+H 320cm (≈126in), not the US 62in benchmark. |
| easyJet | 108 | 275 | Larger 56x45x25cm cabin bag is a paid add-on or included with some fares; checked limits vary by booking—verify before travel. |
Related Pages
Policy Sources
- Delta Air Lines checked baggage policyType: official | Last verified: 2026-03-20https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/carry-on-baggage
- American Airlines checked baggage policyType: official | Last verified: 2026-03-20https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/carry-on-baggage.jsp?locale=en_GB
- Southwest Airlines checked baggage policyType: official | Last verified: 2026-03-20https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/travel-fees.html
- United Airlines checked baggage policyType: secondary | Last verified: 2026-05-02https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/baggage/checked-bags.html
- JetBlue checked baggage policyType: secondary | Last verified: 2026-03-20https://www.jetblue.com/help/carry-on-bags
- Frontier Airlines checked baggage policyType: official | Last verified: 2026-03-20https://faq.flyfrontier.com/help/bags-seats-general-info-what-are-the-sizes-and-weight-limits-for-bags
- Allegiant Air checked baggage policyType: official | Last verified: 2026-03-20https://www.allegiantair.com/baggage-1
- Spirit Airlines checked baggage policyType: official | Last verified: 2026-04-05https://customersupport.spirit.com/en-us/category/article/KA-01535
- Alaska Airlines checked baggage policyType: secondary | Last verified: 2026-05-02https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/baggage/carry-on-luggage
- Ryanair checked baggage policyType: official | Last verified: 2026-05-02https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-gb/categories/12489112419089
- easyJet checked baggage policyType: official | Last verified: 2026-04-05https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/baggage/cabin-bags