Carry-On Luggage · TravelproMid-range

Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner

One of the lightest spinner carry-ons you can buy, from the brand many flight crews use, with a lifetime warranty.

Best for: Frequent flyers, Occasional trips

Weight: 5.4 lb
Size in: 23 × 14.5 × 9
Warranty: Lifetime
Shell: Soft

Fits 2 of 9 US airlines · tight on 5

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

Fits
Tight
Too big
No published limit

What we like

Very light at 5.4 lb
Lifetime warranty
Expands about 2 in for the trip home

Watch out for

23 in tall with handles, a tight fit for 22 in limits
Softside protects fragile items less

Our score 7.6/10

Airline fit (US): 5/10
Durability: 8/10
Packing space: 8/10
Rolling & handling: 9/10
Value: 8/10

Every airline we track ↓

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Specs

Height	23 in (58.4 cm)
Width	14.5 in (36.8 cm)
Depth	9 in (22.9 cm)
Empty weight	5.4 lb (2.4 kg)
Capacity	46 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 carry-on: US airlines: fits 2 of 9 · tight on 5; all 14 airlines we track: fits 2 of 14 · tight on 6.Measured with wheels and handles, unexpanded.

Airline	Result	Details
US airlines
American Airlines	Tight fit	1 in too tall and 0.5 in too wide for 22 × 14 × 9 in; may be gate-checked.
Delta Air Lines	Tight fit	1 in too tall and 0.5 in too wide for 22 × 14 × 9 in; may be gate-checked.
United Airlines	Tight fit	1 in too tall and 0.5 in too wide for 22 × 14 × 9 in; may be gate-checked.
Southwest Airlines	Fits	Fits 24 × 16 × 10 in.
JetBlue	Tight fit	1 in too tall and 0.5 in too wide for 22 × 14 × 9 in; may be gate-checked.
Alaska Airlines	Tight fit	1 in too tall and 0.5 in too wide for 22 × 14 × 9 in; may be gate-checked.
Spirit Airlines	Doesn't fit	1 in over; Spirit Airlines checks bags in a sizer at the gate.
Frontier Airlines	Fits	Fits 24 × 16 × 10 in. Max 35 lb packed.
Allegiant Air	Doesn't fit	1 in over; Allegiant Air checks bags in a sizer at the gate.
Other airlines we track
Air Canada	Doesn't fit	1.5 in too tall for 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in.
WestJet	Doesn't fit	2 in too tall for 21 × 15 × 9 in.
British Airways	Tight fit	1 in too tall for 22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in; may be gate-checked. Max 51 lb packed.
Lufthansa	Doesn't fit	1.3 in too tall for 21.7 × 15.7 × 9 in.
Ryanair	Doesn't fit	1.3 in too tall and 1.1 in too deep for 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in.

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

How it compares

Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner: common questions

What are the dimensions of the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner?

23 in (58.4 cm) tall, 14.5 in (36.8 cm) wide and 9 in (22.9 cm) deep, including wheels and handles.

How much does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner weigh?

It weighs 5.4 lb (2.4 kg) empty.

Which airlines does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Carry-On Spinner fit as a carry-on?

Based on published limits, it fits Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines. It's up to 1 inch over on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, which is usually accepted but could be gate-checked. It's too big for Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Air, Air Canada, WestJet, Lufthansa, Ryanair. Always confirm with your airline before flying.