Does the Cabin Max Metz 30L fit American Airlines' carry-on?

No. Too wide by 0.4 cm. It's 36 cm side to side and American Airlines allows 35.6 cm. It's too big for American Airlines' personal item (0.4 cm too wide).

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Won't fit

Too wide by 0.4 cm. It's 36 cm side to side and American Airlines allows 35.6 cm.

BagCabin Max Metz 30L

Cabin bagAmerican Airlines

Length: 45of 55.9 cm10.9 cm spare
Width: 36of 35.6 cm0.4 cm over
Depth: 20of 22.9 cm2.9 cm spare

WeightNo published limit on American Airlines

Packed weightkg

Gate staff can still refuse a bag you can't lift into the bin yourself.

What you can do

Take a bag 35.6 cm wide or less. 3 bags we list fit.
Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.
Fits 11 other airlines, including Singapore Airlines and British Airways. See all

See bags that fit American Airlines

American Airlines rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Side by side

Cabin Max Metz 30L against American Airlines' limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Carry-on: 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	45 cm	55.9 cm	10.9 cm spare
Width	36 cm	35.6 cm	0.4 cm over
Depth	20 cm	22.9 cm	2.9 cm spare

Personal item: 45.7 × 35.6 × 20.3 cm
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	45 cm	45.7 cm	0.7 cm spare
Width	36 cm	35.6 cm	0.4 cm over
Depth	20 cm	20.3 cm	0.3 cm spare

American Airlines rules worth knowing

Carry-on: 22 × 14 × 9 in. Basic Economy on most transatlantic routes is personal item only.
Personal item: 18 × 14 × 8 in.
No published carry-on weight limit.

Airlines where the Cabin Max Metz 30L fits

Singapore Airlines British Airways easyJet Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines Air Canada All airlines

Bags that fit American Airlines' carry-on

Biggest first.

CabinZero Classic 36L45 × 31 × 20 cmFits2.9 cm to spareBag page
WANDF Personal Item Duffel45 × 32 × 16 cmFits3.6 cm to spareBag page
Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag27 × 18 × 5.5 cmFits17.4 cm to spareBag page

Good to know

What can I do if the Cabin Max Metz 30L is too big for American Airlines?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller carry-on. The Cabin Max Metz 30L does fit Singapore Airlines, British Airways and easyJet.

What is American Airlines' carry-on size limit?

American Airlines' carry-on limit is 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm, with no published weight limit.

Which other bags fit American Airlines?

CabinZero Classic 36L, WANDF Personal Item Duffel and Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag fit with room to spare.