If you’re planning to travel with just a carry-on, you’ll need to be up to speed with airline carry-on policies. Specifically, the various rules and regulations each carrier has for what you can and cannot “carry on” to the plane. Each airline’s rules are different, so don’t just assume that what works for one will work for all airlines.
Brussels Airlines carry-on rules at a glance
This is the quick compliance checklist you can compare your bag against.
- Carry-on size: 55 x 40 x 23 cm
- Carry-on weight: 8 kg
- Personal item size: 40 x 30 x 15 cm
- Business class: 2 carry-on items (plus 1 personal item), with the same published max size and max weight shown on Brussels Airlines’ chart
- Liquids: EU-style 100 ml containers in 1 resealable 1-litre bag
Brussels Airlines carry-on size and weight limits (by cabin)
Brussels Airlines publishes a simple cabin-based chart:
Economy / Premium Economy
- Carry-on: max 8 kg, max 55 x 40 x 23 cm
- Personal item: max 40 x 30 x 15 cm
Business
- Carry-on: 2 items (with the same published maximums shown in the chart)
- Personal item: max 40 x 30 x 15 cm
Brussels Airlines carry-on size limits are displayed when you check-in
Brussels Airlines enforcement and “what happens if it doesn’t fit”
Brussels Airlines is also unusually direct about enforcement:
- They check amount, weight, and dimensions at the airport.
- If your bag is non-compliant, it may be placed in the hold at your expense, and they note those fees can be significantly higher than pre-booked checked baggage.
- Even compliant bags can be placed in the hold on high-occupancy flights due to limited space.
Recommended Carry-On Bag for Brussels Airlines
Because Brussels Airlines uses the common European 55 x 40 x 23 cm carry-on limit and an 8 kg weight cap, I’d stick with an international-sized spinner that stays compact and light without feeling like you’re packing a lunchbox.
My pick: Travelpro Maxlite 5 International Expandable Carry-On Spinner (19″).
It’s sized as an international carry-on (overall 21.75″ x 15.75″ x 7.75″ including wheels/handles), and its lightweight build makes it easier to stay within the 8 kg cabin weight rule while still using a wheeled bag.
Sized to meet carry-on limits for a wide range of international airlines.
Overall Dimensions (includes wheels and carry handles):
H: 21.75 in. W: 15.75 in. D: 7.75 in.
Practical tip: Brussels Airlines explicitly warns that even compliant carry-ons may be gate-checked on full flights, so keep essentials (meds, valuables, batteries) in your personal item.
Brussels Airlines Carry-On Liquids Policy
The rules for carry-on liquids are set by the TSA in the US and the EASA and European Commission in Europe. Brussels Airlines doesn’t have its own specific Liquids Policy, they just enforce the rules and policies of the Authorities.
The TSA 3-1-1 Rule
Each passenger may carry liquids, gels, and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters and are enclosed in a sealed one-quart-size bag. Common travel items that must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule include toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, perfume, mouthwash, deodorant, and lotion.
Any liquid that does not meet the TSA 3-1-1 rule will either have to be checked with your luggage or will be thrown away at the security checkpoint.
Exceptions to this rule are certain medications and baby food/child nourishment.
Brussels Airlines Pet Policy
Brussels Airlines will only allow cats and small dogs that are at least 16 weeks old in the cabin. The pet must remain in its kennel (container) for the entire flight duration. The total weight of the pet + carrier has to be 8kg (18 lbs.) or less and it must fit to store under the seat.
Here is the Brussels Airlines Pet policy if you want to double-check everything, as there is a lot of information you will need to read if you are bringing your pet on board.
Prohibited Items and Dangerous Goods
There are certain items that are considered dangerous and classified as hazardous material. Dangerous goods are prohibited from both your carry-on and checked bag on all flights. These rules are not specific to any airline and are mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
A complete list can be found on the FAA website and the TSA website.
One more way to find them is with the Brussels Airlines summary of restricted items.
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Dear,
Please let me confirm the below.
I have status of star alliance gold (issued by Turkish Airline).
If I can check in one baggage in case of a ticket which is only carry on baggage.
Basically, status of star alliance gold members have benefit of extra check in baggage, is it applied it the above case?