Does the Paravel Aviator Carry-On fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 18 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit, is borderline on 11 and is too big for 9.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 55 × 36 × 23 cm (21.7 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 39.2 L |
| Empty weight | 7.3 lb (3.3 kg) |
| Wheels | 4 |
| List price | $400 (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) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits 0.3 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.9 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.9 in to spare |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too tall |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too tall |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.3 in to spare |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too deep |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too deep |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too deep |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too deep |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2 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.
Where these numbers come from
- paravel.combrand page
Notes from our data check
Brand page: "Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.2 x 9.0 in | Packing capacity: 39.2 l"; size table 55 x 36 x 23 cm / 21.6 x 14.2 x 9.0 in, 3.3 kg / 7.28 lb, maximum volume 45.5 l, packing capacity 39.2 l. It does not say whether wheels and handles are included; the FAQ says it is 'sized for most major airline carry-on allowances' and 'We never guarantee fit'. Not expandable. $400. Width 14.2 in is 0.2 in over 14 in. tourparavel.com did not connect; paravel.com worked. Amazon not checked.