Personal-item bag · 13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in (34 × 19 × 15 cm)
Fits 1.6 cm (0.6 in) to spare on the length; 6.4 kg left for packing
Cayman Airways carry-on and personal item size
Checked against Cayman Airways' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
14 × 14 × 10 in35.6 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm
Weight: 15 lb (6.8 kg)
Carry-on (overhead bin)
24 × 16 × 11 in61 × 40.6 × 27.9 cm
Will your bag fit Cayman Airways?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Jet service: one personal item 38 inches total, 15 lbs (briefcase, purse, small laptop, camera case).
Carry-on. Included on every fare listed below. International jet service: 51 inches total. Domestic jet listed as 45 inches but with the same 24x16x11 dims. Domestic propeller service: one 14x14x10 in, 15 lb carry-on.
What each Cayman Airways fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Low | Included | Included | Checked bags not included. Carry-on allowance applies to all ticketed passengers. |
| Economy Flexible | Included | Included | Checked bags not included; refundable when both segments are flexible. |
| Business Low / Business Flexible | Included | Included | Up to 3 checked pieces included. |
| Domestic propeller (Twin Otter / Saab) | Not stated | Included | Only one 15 lb carry-on, 38 inches (14x14x10 in). |
Will a standard carry-on fit Cayman Airways?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Cayman Airways it fits. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Cayman Airways' carry-on allowance holds about 69 litres. None of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one, so most carry-on suitcases sold today will pass.
Bags that fit Cayman Airways
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 18 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 19 are within a centimeter. 945 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 36.5 × 27.5 × 17.5 cm (14.4 × 10.8 × 6.9 in)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes; 6.4 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 11 × 8.9 × 4.9 in (28 × 22.5 × 12.5 cm)
Fits 7.6 cm (3 in) to spare on the length; 6.4 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 14 × 10 × 5 in (36 × 25 × 13 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Carry-on
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 5.3 cm (2.1 in) to spare on the depth; 103.6 cm in total against a 129.5 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 22 × 14.4 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.6 × 23.1 cm)
Fits 4.1 cm (1.6 in) to spare on the width; 115.6 cm in total against a 129.5 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 22 × 14.4 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.6 × 23.1 cm)
Fits 4.1 cm (1.6 in) to spare on the width; 115.6 cm in total against a 129.5 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 22.1 × 14.5 × 9.4 in (56.1 × 36.8 × 23.9 cm)
Fits 3.8 cm (1.5 in) to spare on the width; 116.8 cm in total against a 129.5 cm limit
All bags that fit Cayman Airways →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Cayman Airways doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Cayman Airways
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags. Since 17 Feb 2026 power banks may not be used or charged on board and must stay powered off. Not in overhead bins or seatback pockets; keep on your person. Up to two 100-160 Wh with airline approval. (in force since 17 February 2026)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Power banks cannot go in the seatback pocket or overhead bin; they must be kept on your person.
- Twin Otter / Saab flights to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman allow only one 15 lb carry-on.
- Economy Low and Economy Flexible fares include no checked bags.
Airlines with similar limits
- Sun Country Airlines: 24 × 16 × 11 in
- Southwest Airlines: 24 × 16 × 10 in
- Frontier Airlines: 24 × 16 × 10 in
- Allegiant Air: 22 × 16 × 10 in
Cayman Airways bag questions
What size is the Cayman Airways personal item?
Cayman Airways' free personal item can be up to 14 × 14 × 10 in (35.6 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm). Jet service: one personal item 38 inches total, 15 lbs (briefcase, purse, small laptop, camera case).
How big can a Cayman Airways carry-on be?
Up to 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 40.6 × 27.9 cm). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Cayman Airways' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 18 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 945 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Cayman Airways?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags.
Sources. baggage policy page · branded fare types · power bank policy news release + FAQ. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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