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Cape Air

Cape Air is a regional airline operating flights in New England, Florida, and the Caribbean, among others. They operate a fleet of Cessna 402s, Britten-Norman Islanders, and Cessna Caravan seaplanes. They carry over 500,000 passengers a year, making Cape Air one of the largest regional airlines in the USA.

Their carry on luggage size and weight allowances are a little more restrictive than standard airlines due to the fact that their airplanes are smaller. Read below for more information.

Updated April 2023

Headquarters Country: USA

Website: https://www.capeair.com/flying_with_us/baggage.html

Cape Air carry on luggage size information

Number of items allowed: 1 carry on item which will be gate-checked plus 1 personal item

Most of Cape Air’s flights will require you to gate check your larger carry-on item due to limited space in the cabin. See airline’s website for more info.

The airline’s site no longer lists a weight limit for carry-on luggage, but I have left the previously listed weight. Please verify the weight allowance with the airline before you leave for the airport since smaller planes like these usually have strict weight restrictions.

Maximum allowed in imperial: (official)

  • Linear dimensions = 45 in
  • Linear dimensions for personal item = 36 in
  • Weight = not mentioned, but was previously 20 lbs

Maximum allowed in metric: (converted)

  • Linear dimensions = 114.3 cm
  • Linear dimensions for personal item = 91.4 cm
  • Weight = not mentioned, but was previously 9 kg

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Ali Garland author box details
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.