PLAY Airlines Carry-On Size & Personal Item Rules (2025 Guide)

Quick Answer
✅ PLAY allows 1 free personal item (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in / 40 x 30 x 15 cm).
✈️ A larger carry-on bag (21.6 x 15.7 x 9 in / 55 x 40 x 23 cm) is only included with higher fares or purchased as an add-on.
⚠️ Combined cabin baggage weight limit is 22 lbs (10 kg).


Details

  • Personal item (all fares):
  • 1 item up to 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in (40 x 30 x 15 cm).
  • Must fit under the seat.
  • Carry-on bag (Standard/Plus fares or add-on):
  • 1 bag up to 21.6 x 15.7 x 9 in (55 x 40 x 23 cm).
  • Must fit in the overhead bin.
  • Weight limit:
  • Combined weight of cabin bags: 22 lbs (10 kg).
  • Checked baggage:
  • Not included with basic fares.
  • Available as a paid option or included in higher fare bundles.
  • International flights:
  • Same rules apply system-wide (PLAY operates transatlantic + Europe routes).

PLAY Airlines Carry-On Rules Summary

Fare TypeBags AllowedSize Limit (in/cm)Weight Limit
Basic1 personal item15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 (40 x 30 x 15)22 lbs (10 kg) total
Standard1 carry-on + 1 personal item21.6 x 15.7 x 9 (55 x 40 x 23)22 lbs (10 kg) total
Plus1 carry-on + 1 personal item21.6 x 15.7 x 9 (55 x 40 x 23)22 lbs (10 kg) total

How to Measure Your Bag for PLAY Airlines

  1. Place your bag against a wall or flat surface.
  2. Measure height, width, and depth, including wheels, handles, and side pockets.
  3. Compare with PLAY’s limits:
  • Personal item: 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in (40 x 30 x 15 cm).
  • Standard carry-on: 21.6 x 15.7 x 9 in (55 x 40 x 23 cm).
  1. If overweight or oversize, your bag will be checked for a fee.

Gotchas / Common Issues

  • ✈️ Basic fares: Only a small underseat personal item is free.
  • ✈️ Weight enforcement: Strict 10 kg (22 lbs) total cabin weight limit.
  • ✈️ Checked bag fees: Much higher if purchased at the airport.

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