Does the BAGSMART Bubble 21L Puffy Tote fit as a personal item?
By its listed size it fits 8 of 29 airlines that publish a personal item limit, is borderline on 7 and is too big for 14.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 40 × 13 × 34 cm (15.7 × 5.1 × 13.2 in) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 21 L |
| Empty weight | 1.3 lb (0.6 kg) |
| Laptop sleeve | up to 15.6 in |
| Wheels | none |
| List price | $34.99 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' personal item limit, 18 × 14 × 8 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | personal item limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Allegiant Air | 8 × 14 × 18 in (20 × 36 × 46 cm) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Avelo Airlines | 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Breeze Airways | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Delta Air Lines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Frontier Airlines | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| JetBlue | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Southwest Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Sun Country Airlines | 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| United Airlines | 9 × 10 × 17 in (23 × 25 × 43 cm) | Too big 3.2 in over, too wide |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Air Canada | 13 × 17 × 6 in (33 × 43 × 15 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Porter Airlines | 13 × 17 × 6 in (33 × 43 × 15 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Viva Aerobus | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Volaris | 35 × 45 × 20 cm (13.8 × 17.7 × 7.9 in) | Fits 0.6 in to spare |
| WestJet | 16 × 13 × 6 in (41 × 33 × 15 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Fits 0.6 in to spare |
| Copa Airlines | 43 × 25 × 22 cm (16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 in) | Too big 3.3 in over, too wide |
| LATAM Airlines | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Fits 0.6 in to spare |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| Air France | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| British Airways | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| easyJet | 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Iberia | 30 × 40 × 15 cm (11.8 × 15.7 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| Icelandair | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| KLM | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| Lufthansa | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| Ryanair | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| Turkish Airlines | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| Virgin Atlantic | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| Vueling | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| Wizz Air | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Japan Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Qantas | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Qatar Airways | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
"Borderline" means over by no more than the rounding in published sizes (0.5 cm, about 0.2 in). It may pass at the gate, but we don't promise it.
Where these numbers come from
- bagsmart.combrand page
Notes from our data check
Brand: 'Capacity: 21L | Weight: 1.32 lbs / 0.6 kg | Size: 39.9 × 13 × 33.5 cm / 15.7" × 5.1" × 13.2"'; '15.6" padded laptop pocket'; trolley sleeve. Axes not labelled (source order: width, depth, height). Puffer fabric, so packed depth will exceed 5.1 in. Price $34.99 regular, $27.99 sale. Amazon 'Bubble-Puffy-Tote' B0GQPBF69S. BAGSMART sells several similar puffy totes (e.g. 'Puffy Tote Bag' 36 x 30 x 14 cm); the best-seller claims may refer to a sibling model.