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Size and weight
All information without guarantee, as of November 2026. Terms and offers change regularly – only the information on the providers' official websites is binding.
| Airline | Cabin bag | Small item | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm – economy and premium economy 1 piece, business and first 2 pieces | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | 8 kg per cabin bag |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm – economy 0 or 1 piece depending on fare, Premium, business and La Première 2 pieces | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | 12 kg in total (business, La Première 18 kg) |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm, 1 piece | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | up to 23 kg each (you must be able to lift it into the locker yourself) |
Watch out for basic fares: with Lufthansa's Basic fare (short and medium haul) and Air France's Basic fare, only the small item for under the seat is included. Sizes include wheels, handles and outer pockets. Sources: Lufthansa and Air France carry-on pages, British Airways baggage calculator.
Liquids
- Basic rule: containers of up to 100 ml, together in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre – one bag per person.
- Exceptions: baby food and medicines you need during the journey are allowed in larger quantities.
- New scanners: some airports allow larger quantities with new screening equipment – only rely on this if your departure and transfer airports explicitly say so.
Power banks and batteries
- Cabin only: power banks and spare batteries must not go in checked luggage.
- Lufthansa Group since 15 January 2026: at most two power banks per person, neither used nor charged on board, not in the overhead locker – only in the seat pocket, on you or in the bag under the seat. Up to 100 Wh allowed, 100 to 160 Wh only with the airline's approval.
- Other airlines: some have their own rules – check their website before you fly.
Tips
- Essentials in the small bag: ID, medicines, charging cables. On full flights, larger cabin bags are sometimes checked in at the gate.
- Flying back from the US: on departures from the US, TSA rules allow one cabin bag plus one personal item – regardless of class or status.
- Measure your case: many “cabin trolleys” are too big for one of the airlines.
Useful gear
Voynera's packing list adapts to destination, weather and length of stay – and reminds you of adapters, chargers and documents.
As of November 2026 · without guarantee · Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa Group (Powerbanks, 12.01.2026)