Does the Delsey Helium Aero Expandable Carry-On Plus fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 3 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit and is too big for 35.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 22.8 × 15 × 10 in (58 × 38 × 25 cm) |
|---|---|
| Expanded | 22.8 × 15 × 11.3 in (58 × 38 × 29 cm) |
| Volume | 44 L |
| Empty weight | 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) |
| Wheels | 4 |
| List price | $179.99 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' carry-on limit, 22 × 14 × 9 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | carry-on limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 2.7 in over in total |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Too big 0.8 in over, too tall |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 2.7 in over in total |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 2.7 in over in total |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too tall |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Too big 1.3 in over, too tall |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.3 in over, too tall |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Too big 0.8 in over, too tall |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too tall |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too wide |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Too big 1.7 in over in total |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too wide |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too tall |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too wide |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too tall |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too tall |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too tall |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too wide |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too tall |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too tall |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Too big 0.9 in over, too deep |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too tall |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Too big 1.3 in over, too deep |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2.5 in over in total |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.9 in over, too deep |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Too big 3.1 in over, too tall |
"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.
Why it's in our list
- #43 in Carry-On Luggage on Amazon, October 2026Amazon best seller
Where these numbers come from
- us.delsey.combrand page
- amazon.comretailer listing
Notes from our data check
Model 07644. Delsey US now sells it as the "HELIUM AERO 23-Inch Expandable Carry-On Suitcase" ("Carry-On Plus"): "Exterior dimensions 22.75 H x 15 W x 10 D in. / 11.25 D in. when expanded"; interior 19.75 x 14.25 x 9.75 in; exterior volume 56 L (63 L expanded); interior volume 44 L (50 L expanded); 7.1 lb. Wheels and handles are not mentioned. Regular $179.99, on sale at $125.99. Amazon calls the same model (07644PL) 'Helium Aero, 21 Inch Carry-On' (size 'Carry-On Plus 21 Inch'). CONFLICT: the Amazon spec table says 15.25 x 10 x 22.5 in, 8.4 lb, 41 L; the brand figures are stored. Amazon $159.99, List $179.99, in stock. Over 22 x 14 x 9 on every axis. volumeL is the brand's interior volume. Derived values: cm converted from the published inches (x2.54, 1 dp); kg converted from the published lb.