Personal Items · TravelproMid-range
16.5 in 10.25 in 7.5
Our pick

Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote

A light, structured tote sized for the under-seat space on major US airlines, with Travelpro's lifetime warranty.

Best for: Frequent flyers, Budget airlines

Weight
2 lb
Size in
16.5 × 10.25 × 7.5
Warranty
Lifetime
Shell
Soft
Fits 7 of 7 US airlines with a published limit
  • AA: fits
  • DL: no published limit
  • UA: fits
  • WN: fits
  • B6: fits
  • AS: no published limit
  • NK: fits
  • F9: fits
  • G4: fits
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  • Fits
  • Tight
  • Too big
  • No published limit

What we like

  • Only 2 lb
  • Fits Spirit and Frontier's 18 × 14 × 8 in personal item
  • Lifetime warranty

Watch out for

  • No wheels
  • Smaller than an 18 × 14 × 8 in personal item allows

Our score 7.6/10

Airline fit (US)
10/10
Durability
9/10
Packing space
6/10
Rolling & handling
6/10
Value
7/10
Every airline we track ↓

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Specs

Height16.5 in (41.9 cm)
Width10.25 in (26 cm)
Depth7.5 in (19.1 cm)
Empty weight2 lb (0.9 kg)
Capacity22 L
ShellSoft
Wheels0
ExpandableNo
TSA lockNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
Laptop / front pocketNot listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
WarrantyLifetime

Airline fit

As a personal item: US airlines: fits 7 of 7 with a published limit; all 14 airlines we track: fits 7 of 12 with a published limit.Measured with wheels and handles, unexpanded.

AirlineResultDetails
US airlines
American AirlinesFitsFits 18 × 14 × 8 in.
Delta Air LinesNo size limitNo published size; it must fit under the seat.
United AirlinesFitsFits 17 × 10 × 9 in.
Southwest AirlinesFitsFits 16.25 × 13.5 × 8 in.
JetBlueFitsFits 17 × 13 × 8 in.
Alaska AirlinesNo size limitNo published size; it must fit under the seat.
Spirit AirlinesFitsFits 18 × 14 × 8 in.
Frontier AirlinesFitsFits 18 × 14 × 8 in.
Allegiant AirFitsFits 18 × 14 × 8 in.
Other airlines we track
Air CanadaDoesn't fit1.5 in too deep for 17 × 13 × 6 in.
WestJetDoesn't fit0.5 in too tall and 1.5 in too deep for 16 × 13 × 6 in.
British AirwaysDoesn't fit0.8 in too tall and 1.6 in too deep for 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in.
LufthansaDoesn't fit0.8 in too tall and 3.6 in too deep for 15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in.
RyanairDoesn't fit0.8 in over; Ryanair checks bags in a sizer at the gate.

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

How it compares

Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote: common questions

What are the dimensions of the Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote?

16.5 in (41.9 cm) tall, 10.25 in (26 cm) wide and 7.5 in (19.1 cm) deep, including wheels and handles.

How much does the Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote weigh?

It weighs 2 lb (0.9 kg) empty.

Which airlines does the Travelpro Platinum Elite UnderSeat Tote fit as a personal item?

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

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Weight
Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
Size in
16.5 × 13.8 × 9
Warranty
Not listed (the brand doesn't publish this spec)
Our score
6.1/10
Fits 0 of 7 US airlines with a published limit · tight on 2
  • AA: tight fit
  • DL: no published limit
  • UA: too big
  • WN: tight fit
  • B6: too big
  • AS: no published limit
  • NK: too big
  • F9: too big
  • G4: too big
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