American Airlines baggage allowance: carry-on, checked bags and power banks
American Airlines is a full-service airline based in United States, flying to Narita, Haneda and Kansai in Japan. Carry-on: 56 × 36 × 23cm. The free checked bag in Economy depends on the fare.
Full-servicePower bank: can be used
What American Airlines lets you take into the cabin
Economy, as American Airlines publishes it.
- Each side
- 56 × 36 × 23cm
- Pieces
- 1 bag + 1 personal item
- Personal item
- 45 × 35 × 20cm, e.g. a purse or small handbag
In the airline's own words
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What American Airlines lets you check in
Free checked baggage in Economy on flights to and from Japan.
| Fare | What is included |
|---|---|
| Main Cabin | 1st checked bag free |
| Basic Economy | 1st checked bag free for tickets issued on/after 23 April 2026 |
- Size
- 158cm
In the airline's own words
Power banks and spare batteries on American Airlines
What American Airlines's own pages say about power banks.
- In checked bags
- Not allowed in checked baggage
- Not allowed
- Each portable charger must not exceed 100Wh
- How many
- Limit of 2 portable chargers per passenger while onboard
- Using it on board
- Keep it within reach and visible while in use; do not recharge it from the seat power outlet
- Where to keep it
- Do not store portable chargers in overhead bins or other enclosed spaces
In the airline's own words
Where these power bank rules come from
- American Airlines: aa.com/web/i18n/travel-info/baggage/restricted-items.htmlchecked October 3, 2026
If you go over the allowance
Charges published by American Airlines.
- Oversize fee for Japan routes (checked bag total dimensions over 158cm up to 165cm, and over 165cm up to 292cm)
- $30 / $200
- Overweight fee for Japan routes (checked bag over 23kg up to 24kg, over 24kg up to 32kg, and over 32kg up to 45kg)
- $30 / $100 / $450
Where American Airlines flies in Japan
Airports in Japan listed on the airline's own site or in the airport's official airline list, and the terminal to head for.
| Airport | Terminal |
|---|---|
| Narita Airport | T2 |
| Haneda Airport | T3 |
| Kansai Airport | T1 |
American Airlines and other airlines from North America
The same numbers side by side. Tap a name for that airline's page.
| Airline | Carry-on size | Weight | Free checked (Economy) | Power bank on board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air CanadaCanada · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 23cm | — | Economy Basic: 1st bag fee $90.00, 2nd bag fee $120.00 (not free) | — |
| American AirlinesUnited States · Full-service | 56 × 36 × 23cm | — | Depends on the fare | Can be used |
| DeltaUnited States · Full-service | 114cm | — | — | Can be used |
| Hawaiian AirlinesUnited States · Full-service | 114cm (approx.; original 45 linear in) | — | Free, up to 50 lbs | Can be used |
| UnitedUnited States · Full-service | 56 × 35 × 23cm | — | Basic Economy: One free checked bag on most international flights across the Pacific | — |
| WestJetCanada · Full-service | 56 × 36 × 23cm | — | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
Frequently asked questions
What is the carry-on size limit on American Airlines?
Each side: 56 × 36 × 23cm. Pieces: 1 bag + 1 personal item.
How much checked baggage is included on American Airlines?
It depends on the fare. Main Cabin: 1st checked bag free. Basic Economy: 1st checked bag free for tickets issued on/after 23 April 2026. Size: 158cm.
Can I use a power bank on a American Airlines flight?
Using it on board: Keep it within reach and visible while in use; do not recharge it from the seat power outlet. Where to keep it: Do not store portable chargers in overhead bins or other enclosed spaces.
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on American Airlines?
In checked bags: Not allowed in checked baggage. How many: Limit of 2 portable chargers per passenger while onboard.
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Sources for this page
- www.aa.comchecked October 3, 2026
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Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 3, 2026