New York → London baggage comparison
See carry-on and personal item limits for airlines commonly used on this route.
Quick summary
Personal item (underseat) — the tightest limits on this route are approximately 40×25×15cm.
Carry-on (overhead) — the tightest limits are about 56×35×23cm.
Strictest underseat on this route: British Airways (40×30×15cm).
Bags that fit this route
Shown for the strictest underseat rules on this route.
Guaranteed to fit underseat bags for your flight
Based on personal item limits for this airline.
Airline limits on this route
| Airline | Carry-on | Personal item | Strictness | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 56×36×23cm | 45×35×20cm | moderate | View rules → |
| Delta Air Lines | 56×35×23cm | 45×35×20cm | lenient | View rules → |
| United Airlines | 56×35×23cm | 43×25×22cm | moderate | View rules → |
| British Airways | 56×45×25cm • 23kg | 40×30×15cm | lenient | View rules → |
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