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Air France

Air France is the national airline of France, and they are a member of the Sky Team Alliance. You can book flights on Air France to destinations throughout the world.

They have different weight restrictions on carry-on luggage based on what class of ticket you have. Read below for more information about cabin baggage allowances on Air France.

Updated April 2023

Headquarters Country: France

Website: https://wwws.airfrance.us/information/bagages/bagage-cabine-soute

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Cabin baggage size for Air France

Number of items allowed:

  • Economy: 1 hand baggage item plus an accessory/personal item
  • Premium Economy, Business or La Première cabins: 2 hand baggage items plus an accessory/personal item

Note: a suit bag is considered a standard cabin bag, not a personal item

Maximum allowed in imperial: (official)

  • H x W x D = 21.6 x 13.7 x 9.8 in
  • H x W x D (personal item) = 16 x 12 x 6 in
  • Maximum total weight for economy (standard baggage + accessory): 26.4 lbs
  • Maximum total weight for business (2 standard baggage + accessory): 40 lbs
Maximum allowed in metric: (official)

  • H x W x D = 55 x 35 x 25 cm
  • H x W x D (personal item) = 40 x 30 x 15 cm
  • Maximum total weight for economy (standard baggage + accessory): 12 kg
  • Maximum total weight for business (2 standard baggage + accessory): 18 kg

The Air France website also lists a handful of other items that are permitted on board in addition to your carry on item and personal item. Some examples include a coat or jacket, an umbrella, duty free items you purchased at the airport or in flight, accessories for children such as a diaper bag (be sure to read the family and children section of their site), and medical equipment.

Traveling to France? Check out our 1 Week Itinerary in Paris or France Beyond Paris: Best Places to Visit.

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Ali is an expert at packing and loves to travel. On Travel Made Simple, she shares her best tips for packing less, dealing with layovers, planning travel itineraries, and more tips that will help you have the best vacation. Originally from the US, she now lives in Berlin, Germany with her husband and their adorable Yorkie.