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Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner

Big and tough with a 10-year warranty, but its true size is 31 inches tall and over most airlines' 62-inch limit.

Best for: Families

Weight: 9.6 lb
Size in: 31.1 × 20.9 × 13.8
Warranty: 10 yr
Shell: Hard

Fits 1 of 9 US airlines

AA: too big
DL: too big
UA: too big
WN: too big
B6: too big
AS: too big
NK: too big
F9: too big
G4: fits

Fits
Tight
Too big
No published limit

What we like

Built-in TSA lock
10-year warranty
Lots of space

Watch out for

65.8 linear inches, oversize on most airlines
Named 28" but 31 in tall

Our score 6.2/10

Airline fit (US): 1.1/10
Durability: 8/10
Packing space: 9/10
Rolling & handling: 7/10
Value: 6/10

Every airline we track ↓

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Specs

Height	31.1 in (79 cm)
Width	20.9 in (53.1 cm)
Depth	13.8 in (35.1 cm)
Empty weight	9.6 lb (4.4 kg)
Capacity	Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
Shell	Hard
Wheels	4
Expandable	Yes
TSA lock	Yes
Laptop / front pocket	No
Warranty	10 yr

Airline fit

As a checked bag: US airlines: fits 1 of 9; all 14 airlines we track: fits 3 of 14.Measured with wheels and handles, unexpanded.

Airline	Result	Details
US airlines
American Airlines	Doesn't fit	65.8 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee).
Delta Air Lines	Doesn't fit	65.8 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee).
United Airlines	Doesn't fit	65.8 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee).
Southwest Airlines	Doesn't fit	65.8 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee).
JetBlue	Doesn't fit	65.8 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee).
Alaska Airlines	Doesn't fit	65.8 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee).
Spirit Airlines	Doesn't fit	65.8 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee).
Frontier Airlines	Doesn't fit	65.8 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee).
Allegiant Air	Fits	Leaves 30.4 lb for packing (limit 40 lb).
Other airlines we track
Air Canada	Doesn't fit	65.8 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee).
WestJet	Doesn't fit	65.8 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee).
British Airways	Fits	Leaves 41.4 lb for packing (limit 51 lb).
Lufthansa	Doesn't fit	65.8 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee).
Ryanair	Fits	Leaves 34.4 lb for packing (limit 44 lb).

Airline rules change; confirm on your airline's site before flying.

How it compares

Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner: common questions

What are the dimensions of the Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner?

31.1 in (79 cm) tall, 20.9 in (53.1 cm) wide and 13.8 in (35.1 cm) deep, including wheels and handles.

How much does the Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner weigh?

It weighs 9.6 lb (4.4 kg) empty.

Which airlines does the Samsonite Freeform 28" Large Spinner fit as a checked bag?

Based on published limits, it fits Allegiant Air, British Airways, Ryanair. It's too big for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, Lufthansa. Always confirm with your airline before flying.