What are the dimensions of the carry-on suitcase? Analysis of hot topics across the Internet and purchasing guide
Recently, "carry-on suitcase size" has become a hot topic among travel enthusiasts, especially in the context of the summer travel peak and frequent new airline regulations. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the standard dimensions, airline regulations and purchase suggestions for cabin luggage.
1. The standard size of cabin suitcases is hotly debated across the internet

According to social platform data analysis, the volume of discussions related to "carrying suitcase size" has increased by 35% in the past 10 days, mainly focusing on the following issues:
| keywords | Search volume share | Popular related topics |
|---|---|---|
| International flight cabin size | 42% | New regulations for low-cost airlines |
| Actual test of 20-inch cabin case | 28% | Luggage material comparison |
| How to calculate the sum of three sides | 18% | Airline spot checks |
| Oversize processing solution | 12% | Guide to purchasing baggage allowance |
2. Comparison of size regulations of mainstream airlines
Through the policy review of 15 airlines (data updated to July 2023):
| airline | Length, width and height restrictions (cm) | Three sides and upper limit (cm) | Weight limit(kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air China | 55×40×20 | 115 | 5-8 |
| China Southern Airlines | 55×40×20 | 115 | 5 |
| China Eastern Airlines | 55×40×20 | 115 | 10 |
| air asia | 56×36×23 | 115 | 7 |
| Japan Airlines | 55×40×25 | 120 | 10 |
3. Hot suggestions for purchasing cabin suitcases
Combined with popular content measured on Xiaohongshu, Douyin and other platforms:
1.Flexible size design: Prefer a streamlined design with no corners on the top. Actual measurements show that the pass rate of this type of box increases by 20% during strict inspection.
2.Material selection trends: The search volume for lightweight PC materials increased by 45% week-on-week, but please note that some ultra-light boxes (<2.5kg) may be rejected due to insufficient structural strength.
3.Popularity of extended functions: The boarding case with front opening cover has become a new Internet celebrity product, especially suitable for business people to quickly access their computers.
4. Measured pit avoidance guide
| Brand model | Nominal size(cm) | Actual measured size(cm) | pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| A certain brand’s 20-inch basic model | 55×38×20 | 56.2×39.1×21.3 | 72% |
| International brand boarding suitcases | 54×37×19 | 53.8×36.5×19.0 | 98% |
| Internet celebrity foldable model | 53×35×18 | 58×40×22 after unfolding | 35% |
5. Recent special policy reminders
1. Southeast Asian routes will strengthen random inspections of check-in luggage starting from July. Netizens reported that the actual size of AirAsia and Lion Air is 2-3cm smaller than the official website standard.
2. Some domestic airports have added new intelligent measuring equipment, including wheel height, which is included in the total size.
3. The new EU airport regulations require that lithium battery equipment must be quickly removed from the box, which affects the design of some hard-shell boxes.
It is recommended to check the real-time baggage policy through the airline APP before traveling, and leave a sufficient size margin of 3-5cm. When choosing a carry-on suitcase, you should not only pay attention to the nominal size, but also pay attention to the space utilization during actual use to avoid compliance risks caused by design defects.
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