Samsonite · carry-on
Does the Samsonite Better Than Basic Weekender (drop bottom) fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 14 of 50 airlines that publish a carry-on limit, is borderline on 1 and is too big for 35.
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Size and specs
| Listed size | 48 × 36 × 25 cm (18.9 × 14.2 × 9.8 in) |
|---|---|
| Empty weight | 2.9 lb (1.3 kg) |
| Laptop sleeve | up to 14 in |
| Wheels | none |
| List price | $99.99 at luggagepros.com (seen 2026-10-20) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' carry-on limit, 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm). 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 0.8 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits 0.2 in to spare1 cm to spare |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.2 in to spare1 cm to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.2 in to spare1 cm to spare |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 1.2 in to spare3 cm to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| 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) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.2 in to spare1 cm 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) | Too big 0.8 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide1 cm over, too wide |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Borderline 0 in over, too wide0 cm over, too wide |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide1 cm over, too wide |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too deep1 cm over, too deep |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide1 cm over, too wide |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.9 in over, too deep5 cm over, too deep |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide1 cm over, too wide |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.9 in over, too deep5 cm over, too deep |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.9 in over, too deep5 cm over, too deep |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Middle East | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too deep3 cm over, too deep |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Asia-Pacific | ||
| Air India | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.9 in over, too deep5 cm over, too deep |
| AirAsia | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Cathay Pacific | 36 × 23 × 56 cm (14.2 × 9.1 × 22 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Cebu Pacific | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Garuda Indonesia | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| IndiGo | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide1 cm over, too wide |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Jetstar | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Malaysia Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Scoot | 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
| Singapore Airlines | not published | Fits 0 in to spare0 cm to spare |
| Thai Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| VietJet Air | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.7 in over, too deep2 cm over, too deep |
"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
- shop.samsonite.combrand page
- luggagepros.comretailer listing
- amazon.comretailer listing