Alaska Airlines’ carry-on size guide

Knowing your airline’s carry-on policy will help you avoid paying unexpected fees at the airport and pack right for your trip. Here is Alaska Airlines’ carry-on size and weight policy explained.

What is Alaska Airlines’ carry-on policy?

Alaska Airlines travelers are permitted to bring a personal item and a carry-on bag at no extra charge. The policy requires that the carry-on bag fits into the overhead bin.

Each carry-on bag should not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches (55.88 x 35.56 x 22.86 cm), including the wheels and handles. The same rule applies to soft-sided suitcases.

Alaska Airlines has no weight restrictions on carry-on baggage and personal items. Please note, however, that you must be able to lift your carry-on bag or personal item comfortably into the overhead bin.

Personal items, such as purses, small backpacks, briefcases, and laptops, must fit under the seat in front of you during the flight.

🧳 Tip: Measure your luggage accurately with KAYAK’s handy Bag Measurement tool in the mobile app and read tips on how to pack a carry-on.

What is Alaska Airlines’ policy on carry-on liquid?

Alaska Airlines’ policy on carry-on liquid is based on the TSA’s Liquid Policy. This means that travelers are allowed a single quart-sized bag of liquids in containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less.

What extra items can you bring on board?

You can bring almost everything from art/advertising portfolios and delicate scientific equipment to fishing poles and paintings as your one carry-on bag as long as it meets the prescribed size requirements and can be stowed in the overhead cabin.

You can also carry mobility/medical assistive devices like wheelchairs, crutches, approved portable oxygen concentrators, and breast pumps for free, provided that they comply with the set size requirements.

In the event you’ll travel with an infant on your lap, you are allowed to carry a diaper bag, child car seat, and a stroller free of charge.

Alaska Airlines carry-on policy FAQ

How strict is Alaska Airlines with its carry-on size policy?

Alaska Airlines strictly implements its size restrictions. If your item exceeds the prescribed size, you risk being fined and your luggage checked.

Is a backpack considered a personal item on Alaska Airlines?

Whether your backpack will be categorized as a personal item will depend on its size. Alaska Airlines does not enforce specific dimensions for a personal item, but its only requirement is that it should fit the space underneath the seat.

Can I take a carry-on and a backpack at the same time on Alaska Airlines?

If your backpack is small and can fit beneath your seat, you can bring it alongside your carry-on bag. In this case, it will be allowed on board as a personal item.

Disclaimer: Information is correct as of 07.24.2023 and may vary with time.