About Carry‑On Checker

Our story

Carry‑On Checker began as a side project by a group of frequent flyers who were tired of scouring airline websites only to find outdated or confusing baggage rules. We’d all stood at the gate watching as passengers had perfectly good roller bags pulled and tagged for the hold. We knew there had to be a better way. We started collecting official carry‑on dimensions and publishing them in a simple format. As more friends and colleagues asked for help, the site evolved into an independent resource used by travelers around the world.

Today Carry‑On Checker is maintained by a small team of travel enthusiasts and technical writers. We travel for work and for fun; we’ve flown on everything from tiny regional jets to double‑deck A380s, and we know how different the experience can be depending on the aircraft and airline. Our goal is to translate dense policy language into plain guidance you can actually use.

Who we are

We’re not an airline or a ticket agency. We’re passengers—just like you—who love efficiency and hate surprise fees. Our backgrounds span aviation journalism, software engineering, and customer service. This mix allows us to dig into policy documents, build tools like the Carry‑On Checker, and respond thoughtfully to feedback.

We operate from the U.S. West Coast but maintain a global perspective. When we publish or update information, we cite official sources and ensure that guidelines apply to major U.S. and international carriers. You can read more about our data practices on our Methodology page.

How we keep information accurate

• Primary sources: We base our summaries on official airline baggage pages and Conditions of Carriage. We never invent sizes.
• Review cadence: Airlines update their policies more often than you might think. We monitor for changes and refresh our data routinely, with ad‑hoc updates for urgent revisions.
• Versioning: When a material policy change occurs, we update the site and note the effective date. That way you know which version of the rule you’re reading.
• Corrections: If you spot a discrepancy or an outdated policy, let us know at customerservice@carryonchecker.net. We verify and fix issues quickly.

Our editorial philosophy

We believe travelers deserve clear, unbiased guidance. That means:

• No pay‑to‑play: We don’t sell placement or bury inconvenient facts. If an airline sponsors us in the future, it will be clearly disclosed.
• Plain language: We translate legalese into everyday terms and explain when enforcement may differ from published rules.
• Independence: Our reviews and recommendations are based on our research and experience. Advertisers and partners do not influence our content.
• Privacy first: We avoid collecting personal data about you or your trip. See our Privacy policy for details.

Get involved

Carry‑On Checker thrives on community input. If you notice a new policy, a particularly strict gate on a recent flight, or have a packing tip that saved your trip, we’d love to hear it. Reach us at customerservice@carryonchecker.net or share your experience on social media. Together we can help fellow travelers avoid last‑minute hassles and board with confidence.