Samsonite · personal item
Does the Samsonite Classic Leather Toploader fit as a personal item?
By its listed size it fits 15 of 38 airlines that publish a personal item limit and is too big for 23. As a carry-on it fits 50 of 50 airlines.
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Size and specs
| Listed size | 16 × 12 × 5 in (41 × 30 × 13 cm) |
|---|---|
| Empty weight | 3.1 lb (1.4 kg) |
| Laptop sleeve | up to 15.6 in |
| Wheels | none |
| List price | $259.99 at shop.samsonite.com (seen 2026-10-20) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' personal item limit, 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm). 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 2 in to spare5 cm to spare |
| American Airlines | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare5 cm to spare |
| Avelo Airlines | 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare3 cm to spare |
| Breeze Airways | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare3 cm to spare |
| Delta Air Lines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Frontier Airlines | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare5 cm to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| JetBlue | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare3 cm to spare |
| Southwest Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Sun Country Airlines | 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare3 cm to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 10 × 17 in (23 × 25 × 43 cm) | Too big 2 in over, too wide5 cm 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) | Fits 1 in to spare3 cm to spare |
| Porter Airlines | 13 × 17 × 6 in (33 × 43 × 15 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare3 cm to spare |
| Viva Aerobus | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare5 cm to spare |
| Volaris | 35 × 45 × 20 cm (13.8 × 17.7 × 7.9 in) | Fits 1.7 in to spare4 cm to spare |
| WestJet | 16 × 13 × 6 in (41 × 33 × 15 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Fits 1.7 in to spare4 cm to spare |
| Copa Airlines | 43 × 25 × 22 cm (16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide5 cm over, too wide |
| LATAM Airlines | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Fits 1.7 in to spare4 cm to spare |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| Air France | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| British Airways | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| easyJet | 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) | Fits 1.7 in to spare4 cm to spare |
| Iberia | 30 × 40 × 15 cm (11.8 × 15.7 × 5.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| Icelandair | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| KLM | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| Lufthansa | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| Ryanair | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| Turkish Airlines | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| Virgin Atlantic | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| Vueling | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| Wizz Air | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| Middle East | ||
| Emirates | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Qatar Airways | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Asia-Pacific | ||
| Air India | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| AirAsia | 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too deep3 cm over, too deep |
| Cathay Pacific | 40 × 15 × 30 cm (15.7 × 5.9 × 11.8 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall1 cm over, too tall |
| Cebu Pacific | 20 × 20 × 35 cm (7.9 × 7.9 × 13.8 in) | Too big 4.1 in over, too wide10 cm over, too wide |
| Garuda Indonesia | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| IndiGo | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Japan Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Jetstar | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Malaysia Airlines | 25 × 36 × 25 cm (9.8 × 14.2 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide5 cm over, too wide |
| Qantas | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Scoot | 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too deep3 cm over, too deep |
| Singapore Airlines | 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) | Too big 1.5 in over in total4 cm over in total |
| Thai Airways | 38 × 25 × 13 cm (14.8 × 9.8 × 4.9 in) | Too big 3.5 in over in total9 cm over in total |
| VietJet Air | 30 × 20 × 10 cm (11.8 × 7.9 × 3.9 in) | Too big 4.2 in over, too tall11 cm 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
- shop.samsonite.combrand page
- luggagepros.comretailer listing
- amazon.comretailer listing