American Airlines: battery and item rules and carry-on size limits
This page lists American Airlines's own rules that we have reviewed. They apply when American Airlines operates the flight. Security screening (TSA) and dangerous goods (FAA) rules apply on top of them; each item page lists all three.
Most recent review on this page: 2026-10-27.
American Airlines rules for items
Alcoholic beverage
American Airlines policy
Not allowed
Alcoholic beverage over 70 percent by volume on American: not allowed.
- Applies when
- Alcohol by volume: more than 70 %
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
American Airlines policy
Not allowed
Alcoholic beverage over 70 percent by volume on American: not allowed.
- Applies when
- Alcohol by volume: more than 70 %
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
American Airlines policy
Allowed, with the conditions listed
Alcoholic beverage under 70 percent by volume on American: allowed in checked bags; opened containers are not allowed.
- Applies when
- Alcohol by volume: less than 70 %
Also note
- Opened containers are not allowed.
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
American Airlines policy
Allowed, with the conditions listed
Alcoholic beverage of 24 to 70 percent alcohol by volume on American: a maximum of 5 liters per passenger in checked bags.
- Applies when
- Alcohol by volume: at least 24 %
- Alcohol by volume: up to 70 %
- Limits
- Total volume: up to 5 l
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
Can you bring alcohol on American Airlines? (with the TSA and FAA rules that also apply)
Drone
American Airlines policy
Allowed, with the conditions listed
Drone on American: allowed with restrictions; the battery must not exceed 160 Wh.
- Limits
- Battery capacity: up to 160 Wh
Also note
- All drone batteries must be removed before travel and packed in a carry-on bag.
- A drone in a carry-on bag must be less than 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 centimeters).
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
Can you bring a drone on American Airlines? (with the TSA and FAA rules that also apply)
E-cigarette (vape)
American Airlines policy
Allowed, with the conditions listed
E-cigarette on American: carry-on only; may not be used onboard.
Also note
- Not allowed to be used onboard any flight.
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
American Airlines policy
Not allowed
E-cigarette on American: not allowed in checked bags.
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
Can you bring a vape (e-cigarette) on American Airlines? (with the TSA and FAA rules that also apply)
Perfume
American Airlines policy
Allowed, with the conditions listed
Perfume on American: in the carry-on bag in travel-size containers of 3.4 ounces or smaller.
- Limits
- Volume of one container: up to 3.4 fl oz
Also note
- Must be in a clear, plastic, one-quart zip-top bag.
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
American Airlines policy
Allowed, with the conditions listed
Perfume on American: in checked bags, each container no more than 16 fluid ounces and no more than 70 ounces in total.
- Limits
- Volume of one container: up to 16 fl oz
Also note
- No more than 70 ounces in total (the page does not say whether by weight or by volume; not checked by this rule).
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
Can you bring perfume on American Airlines? (with the TSA and FAA rules that also apply)
Power bank
American Airlines policy
Allowed, with the conditions listed
Portable charger (power bank) on American: carry-on only, up to 2 per passenger, each not over 100 Wh.
- Limits
- Battery capacity: up to 100 Wh
- Number of items: up to 2
Also note
- Do not recharge portable chargers from seat power outlets, and do not store them in overhead bins or other enclosed spaces.
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
American Airlines policy
Not allowed
Portable charger (power bank) on American: not allowed in checked bags.
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
Can you bring a power bank on American Airlines? (with the TSA and FAA rules that also apply)
Spare lithium-ion battery
American Airlines policy
Allowed, with the conditions listed
Spare lithium-ion battery under 100 Wh on American: carry-on only, up to 4.
- Applies when
- Battery capacity: less than 100 Wh
- Limits
- Number of items: up to 4
Also note
- Spare batteries must be individually protected.
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
American Airlines policy
Airline approval required
Spare lithium-ion battery of 100 to 160 Wh on American: carry-on only, up to 2, with airline approval.
- Applies when
- Battery capacity: at least 100 Wh
- Battery capacity: up to 160 Wh
- Limits
- Number of items: up to 2
Also note
- Spare batteries must be individually protected.
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
American Airlines policy
Not allowed
Spare lithium-ion battery on American: not allowed in checked bags.
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
Can you bring spare lithium-ion batteries on American Airlines? (with the TSA and FAA rules that also apply)
Toiletry aerosol
American Airlines policy
Allowed, with the conditions listed
Toiletry aerosol on American: in the carry-on bag in travel-size containers of 3.4 ounces or smaller.
- Limits
- Volume of one container: up to 3.4 fl oz
Also note
- Must be in a clear, plastic, one-quart zip-top bag.
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
American Airlines policy
Allowed, with the conditions listed
Toiletry aerosol on American: in checked bags, each container no more than 16 fluid ounces and no more than 70 ounces in total.
- Limits
- Volume of one container: up to 16 fl oz
Also note
- No more than 70 ounces in total (the page does not say whether by weight or by volume; not checked by this rule).
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with its source again, so it is not shown. Check the official source below.
Source: American Airlines: Restricted items in bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
Can you bring aerosol toiletries on American Airlines? (with the TSA and FAA rules that also apply)
See how American Airlines's power bank rules compare with other airlines
American Airlines carry-on and personal item size
Limits are shown in the units the airline uses. Fitting the size does not mean the bag is free: fare inclusion is shown separately.
Carry-on bag
| Length | 22 in (56 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 14 in (36 cm) |
| Height | 9 in (23 cm) |
| Length + width + height | Not mentioned on the airline's page |
| Weight | Not mentioned on the airline's page |
| Number of bags | 1 |
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with the airline's page again, so it is not shown.
Source: American Airlines: Carry-on bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
Personal item
| Length | 18 in (45 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 14 in (35 cm) |
| Height | 8 in (20 cm) |
| Length + width + height | Not mentioned on the airline's page |
| Weight | Not mentioned on the airline's page |
| Number of bags | 1 |
Being rechecked: we are comparing this rule with the airline's page again, so it is not shown.
Source: American Airlines: Carry-on bags. Reviewed on 2026-10-27.
Check an item for a American Airlines flight
The item checker combines American Airlines's rules with the security screening and dangerous goods rules for your item. For batteries, the Wh calculator works out the watt-hour rating.
Official sources
- American Airlines: Carry-on bags (source checked on 2026-10-01)
- American Airlines: Restricted items in bags (source checked on 2026-10-01)
This page lists rules as the official sources state them, for travel departing the United States. It is not a decision about your item: security officers and your airline make the final call, and rules can change after the review dates shown. Destination customs and quarantine rules are not checked. See the terms and disclaimer.