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    What to Know about the Under Seat Luggage Size on Aeroplanes Before You Fly

    The under-seat luggage dimensions vary wildly between different planes and airlines. Check with us to know the fundamentals of the under-seat luggage size.

    It’s that time of the year again. When people start packing their bags with boarding passes in their hands and are eager to travel to their dream destinations. However, one question remains, how do you pack everything into one under-seat luggage size?

    As the overhead compartments fill up quickly and airlines enforce stricter carry-on regulations, travellers increasingly turn to the often-overlooked space beneath the seat.

    Most carriers will allow you to bring one free of charge, it would be a waste to not use this compartment. Scroll down to learn all you need to know about this handy storage option, along with all the tips and tricks to make air travel an enjoyable experience.

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    What Is The Size Of Under Seat Luggage On Every Airline

    Airline

    Underseat Bag Size (Imperial)

    Underseat Bag Size (Metric)

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    Aegean

    Fit underseat

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    Aerlingus 

    10 x 13 x 8

    25 x 33 x 20

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    Aeromexico

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    Air Canada

    17 x 13 x 6

    43 x 33 x 6

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    Air France

    15.7 x 11.8 x 5.8

    40 x 30 x 15

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    Air New Zealand

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    Alaska Airlines

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    All Nippon Airways

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    Allegiant Air

    16 x 15 x 7

    40.6 x 38 x 17.8

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    American Airlines

    18 x 14 x 8

    45 x 35 x 20

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    British Airways

    16 x 12 x 6

    40 x 30 x 15

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    Cathay Pacific Airways

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    China Southern Airlines

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    Delta

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    Easyjet

    18 x 14 x 8

    45 x 36 x 20

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    Emirates*

    *Bussiness and 1st class only

    17 x 14 x 8

    45 x 35 x 20

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    Eva Air

    16 x 12 x 4

    40 x 30 x 10

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    Finnair

    16 x 12 x 6

    40 x 30 x 15

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    Frontier

    18 x 14 x 8

    46 x 35 x 20

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    Hawaiian Airlines

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    Japan Airlines

    16 x12 x 6

    40 x 30 x 15

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    Jet2

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    Jetblue

    17 x 13 x 8

    43.2 x 33 x 20.32

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    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

    16 x12 x 6

    40 x 30 x 15

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    Korean Air

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    Lufthansa 

    16 x 12 x 4

    40 x 30 x 10

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    Norwegian 

    15 x 12 x 8

    38 x 30 x 20

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    Qatar 

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    Ryanair

    16 x 8 x 10

    40 x 20 x 25

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    Singapore Airlines

    16 x 12 x 4

    40 x 30 x 10

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    Southwest 

    16.25 x 13.5 x 8

    41 x 34 x 20

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    Spirit 

    18 x 14 x 8

    46 x 16 x 20

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    SWISS International

    16 x 12 x 4

    40 x 30 x 10

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    Turkish Airlines

    16 x 12 x 6

    40 x 30 x 15

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    United Airlines

    17 x 10 x 9

    43 x 25 x 22

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    Virgin Atlantic

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    Westjet

    16 x 13 x 6

    41 x 33 x 15

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    Wizz Air

    16 x 12 x 8

    40 x 30 x 20

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    Major airlines under seat luggage restrictions

    Aegean Under Seat Size

    This Greece airline is one of the most popular international travel brands. Moreover, the firm’s website also incorporates a lot of features travellers would typically be interested in, such as tourist updates, car rents, and travelling news.   

    Aegean allows carry-on luggage as large as 22 x 17.7 x 9.9 inches. However, there’s a difference in allowed weight on board. If you’re flying business class, you’re allowed up to 13kg, but you will only have 8kg if you travel non-business class.

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    Alaska Airlines Under Seat Size

    Alaska Airlines doesn’t specify the dimensions for under seat luggage on the website. They do mention that carry-ons should only be a briefcase, a laptop bag, or a purse.

    The actual size will vary depending on the aeroplane you’ll be boarding. Alaska Airlines generally employ the Boeing 737-800 model, whose dimensions would be 14 x 12 x 9 inches. However, do check with the staff to get the exact measurement details.

    >> Check out: Alaska Airlines Cabin Bags

    American Airlines Under Seat Size

    American Airlines is known as one of the companies who offers the most non-stop flights all over the world. The firm is also known for its many flagship lounges all over the world for first-class passengers and its generous discounts as well as reward programs.

    It is stated that one carry-on bag and one personal item are allowed per passenger. The dimensions of the under-seat compartment are 18 x 14 x 8 inches, which applies to all cabin and flight configuration. Although they don’t specify the kind of thing your personal should be, they do address what it shouldn’t be, namely diaper bags (1 per child), soft-sided cooler bags with breast milk, child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices