Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner
Huge and surprisingly light at 8.5 lb, with a lifetime warranty. Like most big bags, it's over the 62-inch limit.
Best for: Families, Frequent flyers
- Weight
- 8.5 lb
- Size in
- 31 × 21 × 13
- Warranty
- Lifetime
- Shell
- Soft
- 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
- Lightest large bag here
- Lifetime warranty
- Enormous capacity
Watch out for
- 65 linear inches, oversize on most airlines
- Easy to pack past 50 lb
Our score 6.8/10
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Specs
| Height | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Depth | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Empty weight | 8.5 lb (3.9 kg) |
| Capacity | 142 L |
| Shell | Soft |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Expandable | Yes |
| TSA lock | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) |
| Laptop / front pocket | Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec) |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
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 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee). |
| Delta Air Lines | Doesn't fit | 65 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee). |
| United Airlines | Doesn't fit | 65 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee). |
| Southwest Airlines | Doesn't fit | 65 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee). |
| JetBlue | Doesn't fit | 65 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee). |
| Alaska Airlines | Doesn't fit | 65 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee). |
| Spirit Airlines | Doesn't fit | 65 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee). |
| Frontier Airlines | Doesn't fit | 65 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee). |
| Allegiant Air | Fits | Leaves 31.5 lb for packing (limit 40 lb). |
| Other airlines we track | ||
| Air Canada | Doesn't fit | 65 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee). |
| WestJet | Doesn't fit | 65 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee). |
| British Airways | Fits | Leaves 42.5 lb for packing (limit 51 lb). |
| Lufthansa | Doesn't fit | 65 in total (L + W + H), over the 62 in limit (oversize fee). |
| Ryanair | Fits | Leaves 35.5 lb for packing (limit 44 lb). |
Airline rules change; confirm on your airline's site before flying.
How it compares
Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner: common questions
What are the dimensions of the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner?
31 in (78.7 cm) tall, 21 in (53.3 cm) wide and 13 in (33 cm) deep, including wheels and handles.
How much does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable Spinner weigh?
It weighs 8.5 lb (3.9 kg) empty.
Which airlines does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 29" Expandable 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.
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- 11.2 lb
- Size in
- 30 × 20 × 12
- Warranty
- Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
- Our score
- 8.6/10
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- DL: fits
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- WN: fits
- B6: fits
- AS: fits
- NK: fits
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- G4: fits
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- Weight
- 9.6 lb
- Size in
- 31.1 × 20.9 × 13.8
- Warranty
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- Our score
- 6.2/10
- 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