All passengers are limited to one carry-on bag as well as one personal item. Personal items may include purses, handbags or other small storage units. Items such as car seats, infant carry-on seats and strollers may be taken aboard as carry-on luggage in place of a carry-on bag. For an additional fee, passengers may carry these items aboard as well as an additional bag, provided that all baggage fits under the passenger's seat or in the overhead compartment. Passengers also have the option to check these items in cargo at no additional charge, if traveling with an infant. Items such as a cane, camera, reading materials and head accessories may be brought aboard in addition to the personal items and carry-on bag at no extra charge.
If a carry-on bag does not fit in an overhead compartment or under the seat, it must be checked in cargo. Specific per-passenger limitations on size and weight are 45 linear inches (9x14x22) and 25 pounds, respectively. In situations of limited overhead space or when capacity is full, Hawaiian Airlines reserves the right to check your carry-on bag into cargo. Additional size and weight restrictions may apply to special types of aircraft.
For the safety of all passengers, Hawaiian Airlines abides by the TSA's regulations regarding prohibited items for carry-on luggage. These items include weapons, flammable items, sharp objects such as box cutters or needles as well as sporting goods. In order to avoid any problems while boarding, be sure to check the official TSA website for a full list of prohibited items. Items such as lithium batteries, for example, are prohibited in carry-on luggage.
As an added security measure, the TSA has administered restrictions on carry-on liquids. The 3-1-1 Rule declares that passengers must divide liquids into 3.4 ounce (100 milliliter) bottles. Each passenger may place as many of these bottles as desired into a clear, 1-quart ziplock bag, and is limited to one bag per person. A passenger may travel with additional containers of larger size, so long as he checks them with his cargo luggage. Exceptions to the rule include infant formulas or other medications, all of which must be declared and inspected before boarding.
