Emirates is based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It’s a very popular airline for long haul flights, connecting you from one end of the globe to the other.
They allow more carry-on items for first/business class than for economy, so be sure you understand their cabin luggage allowances before you leave for the airport.
Updated April 2023
Headquarters Country: United Arab Emirates
Website: https://www.emirates.com/us/english/before-you-fly/baggage/cabin-baggage-rules/
Cabin luggage size for Emirates
Number of carry on items allowed:
- Economy & Premium Economy: 1 carry on bag item
- First & Business class: 1 carry on bag + 1 personal item (specifically says “briefcase or garment bag”)
Maximum allowed in imperial: (official)
- H x W x D = 22 x 15 x 8 in
- H x W x D for 2nd item (first/business class) = 18 x 14 x 8 in
- Weight (economy) = 15 lbs
- Weight (premium economy) = 22 lbs
- Weight (first/business class) = 15 lbs per item
Maximum allowed in metric: (official)
- H x W x D = 55 x 38 x 20 cm
- H x W x D for 2nd item (first/business class) = 45 x 35 x 20 cm
- Weight (economy) = 7 kg
- Weight (premium economy) = 10 kg
- Weight (first/business class) = 7 kg per item
There are special rules for flights departing from India and Brazil. Please see the Emirates website for details.
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